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Dog Lovers Show

The Dog Lovers Show is a huge exhibition held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre that celebrates all the best things about being a dog owner in Australia.

There are so many things to see and do at the Dog Lovers Show, and your ticket is a pass to all shows, events and activities inside the expo.

Dog Lovers Show, 2023 Dates & Ticket Prices, Carlton Gardens Melbourne

Bursting with attractions – it’s one of the best value days out as once you walk through the door, everything to see and do is FREE!

More than 800 amazing DOGS representing 100+ breeds to meet over three days at Lyka Pat-A-Pooch, the PEDIGREE® Adoption Zone, InstaPooch on the ADVANCE™ Stage, and the Dogs Victoria Breed Showcase.

Expect unmissable SHOWS in the VitaPet Arena, including Dr Katrina and Kelly Gill’s Wonderdogs; Dave Graham’s Extreme High Jumping Dogs and Temptation Alley; Lucy Karbowiak, Emily Lyons & The High Flying Team; plus the high-flying Antinol DockDogs in a massive, 100,000-litre indoor pool; See festival attractions here.

There will be expert TIPS for getting to know your hound & making them healthier and happier on the ADVANCE™ Stage from experts Dr Katrina & Kelly Gill; trainers to the pooch-stars Luke Hura & Lauren Sellwood; Dr Karl Kruszelnicki with another instalment of his Science of Dogs; and top breeders in the Dogs Victoria Breed Showcase.

Find shopping and food trucks galore, with 100s of stands offering 1,000s of products & services, including exclusive Festival Specials and new products to spoil your pooch; lots of options for Chow Chow-ing down all day long; and a fabulous VitaPet Door Prize!

Don’t forget the kids’ entertainment from Bluey & Bingo in the Bluey Live Interactive Experience, with special Meet & Greets, too. Plus, Free Doggy Face Painting and a Neon Glitter Selfie Wall to make memories, take priceless mementoes, and share via your socials on Facebook and Instagram.

If you have a dog, want a dog or simply love dogs, secure your tickets now, before they sell out!

Get to the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton via tram #86 or #96 and alight at the corner of Nicholson and Gertrude Streets. Alternatively, you can catch the free City Circle tram to Victoria Parade, take the City Loop train, and alight at Parliament Station. Enter the venue via Nicholson St entrance doors or the main entrance opposite the Melbourne Museum.

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What date is the Dog Lovers Show?
What time is the Dog Lovers Show?
9:30am - 5pm

Please refer to the image gallery above for stage and show times

Vitapet Arena: 10am - 4:30pm
Advance Stage: 10:30am - 3:45pm
Antinol Docklands: 10am - 4pm
Instapooch: 3:15pm on the Advance Stage
Lyka Pat-a-Pooch: 10am - 4:30pm
Pedigree Adoption Zone: 9:30am - 5pm
Bluey & Bingo Live Interactive Experiences: 11:15am & 1pm
Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greets: 10:15am, 12pm & 1:45pm
Breed Showcase: 9:30am - 5pm
Ask-The-Breeder Stage: 10am - 4pm
The Dogs Bar: 11am - 4:30pm
VitaPet Door Prize: 9:30am - 5pm
Neon Glitter Selfie Wall: 9:30am - 5pm
Kids Zone: 9:30am - 5pm
Support Australian War Animals: 9:30am - 5pm
Cafes & Food Trucks: 9:30am - 5pm

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What are the Dog Lovers Show entry prices?
Early Bird Price
Adult: $38.50 + Booking Fee
Pensioner: $32.50+ Booking Fee
Child: $18.50+ Booking Fee
Family: $105 + Booking Fee
Kids (Under 5yrs): Free

Online Price (FROM Aug 11, 11:59PM)
Adult: $42 + Booking Fee
Pensioner: $35+ Booking Fee
Child: $20+ Booking Fee
Family: $115.50 + Booking Fee
Kids (Under 5yrs): Free

Event Day Price
Adult: $45 + Booking Fee
Pensioner: $38.50+ Booking Fee
Child: $22+ Booking Fee
Family: $125 + Booking Fee
Kids (Under 5yrs): Free

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