Claremont Showground

Claremont Showground is a large sports and exhibition venue in Claremont featuring multiple indoor and outdoor spaces, including a central grassed arena. The facility contains various halls and structures designed to host different types of events and gatherings.

The grounds were reserved in 1902 and opened to the public in 1905, replacing the previous venue in Guildford as the main event space for Western Australia. This marked the beginning of its role as a primary gathering place for the region.

The venue serves as the home of the annual Perth Royal Show, which brings together agricultural displays, performances, and community events that define the region's public celebrations. Visitors can see how local traditions and seasonal gatherings remain central to how people use this space.

The grounds are easily accessible via a dedicated railway station that connects directly to Perth and Fremantle. The venue offers adequate parking and features wheelchair accessibility for visitors.

From 1927 to 1999, the grounds served as a working speedway, holding the record as the world's longest-operating speedway venue before transitioning to exhibition spaces. This history of racing left its mark on how the site was later redeveloped.

Location: Town of Claremont

Official opening: 1905

Capacity: 40000

GPS coordinates: -31.97555,115.78550

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:59