Dog Lovers Festival, Sydney 2026

New South Wales biggest celebration of dogs returns to the Sydney Showground on Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 August, 2026, and it’s set to be our most tail-wagging festival yet.

Whether you’re a proud dog parent, thinking about welcoming a new furry friend, or you just love being surrounded by happy, wagging tails, this is your weekend.

🐶 What’s waiting for you:Meet hundreds of beautiful dogs across dozens of breeds Shop hundreds of dog brands with the latest treats, toys, accessories, tech, and more Access loads of Festival Specials & Featured Products only avaliable at the Festival Enter the splash-zone as pool diving pups compete in the Kurgo® DockDogs Amazing live dog sports and demonstrations on the VitaPet Arena featuring Australia’s most talented canine stars Pat-A-Pooch sessions for guaranteed smiles & serotonin hits Breed Showcase & Adoption Zones where you can meet breed clubs & adoption organisations with dogs looking for loving forever homes Delicious food trucks to keep you fuelled all day This is the ultimate festival for dog lovers, perfect for families, couples, and groups of friends but sadly no BYO dogs, learn why <a href=\