At a glance
- When
- Friday 20 and Saturday 21 November 2026 (see the date note below)
- Where
- Ipswich Showgrounds, 81 Warwick Road, Ipswich
- Tickets
- Friday adult $40.00, Saturday adult $65.00, two-day adult $95.00; children 0 to 4 free
- Family tickets
- Friday $90.00, Saturday $135.00, two days $195.00 (2 adults, 2 children)
- Parking
- Premium Carpark $20 per car per day, pre-paid online only, extremely limited
- Organiser
- Ipswich Show Society
- Who it’s for
- Families and groups planning a day or a weekend at the rodeo, and anyone who needs to book onsite parking
- What to do now
- Buy tickets and the $20 Premium Carpark pass online now, because onsite parking cannot be bought at the gate
- Last checked
- Thursday 29 October 2026, against the Ipswich Show Society ticket page
- Not yet confirmed
- Gate and start times, the order of events, and parking away from the showgrounds (none published on the official pages)
The Circle L Australia 2026 National Finals Rodeo is on at the Ipswich Showgrounds on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 November 2026, with adult tickets at $40.00 for Friday and $65.00 for Saturday, and onsite parking limited to $20 Premium Carpark passes bought online in advance.
This guide uses the Ipswich Show Society ticket page and the Visit Ipswich November What’s On article of 26 October 2026, both checked on 29 October 2026. Prices are as of October 2026. Times are Queensland times, with no daylight saving.
Which days is the rodeo on?
The Ipswich Show Society’s ticket page heads the event “Thursday 19th – Friday 20th November”, and its page title says 20 Nov 2026. The ticket list on the same page sells Friday and Saturday tickets, and Visit Ipswich’s November article gives 20 and 21 November. Friday 20 and Saturday 21 November are the days that match the ticket types, so this guide uses them. If you plan travel around the dates, contact the Ipswich Show Society through its website before you book.
Visit Ipswich describes two days of action, three rounds of competition for “championship glory”, cane toad racing, line dancing, and live bands and DJs into the night. The Show Society’s ticket page does not list any of those events or give their times.
How much are tickets?
| Ticket | Friday | Saturday | Two days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $40.00 | $65.00 | $95.00 |
| Child, 5 to 12 years | $25.00 | $35.00 | $45.00 |
| Concession or student, 13 and over | $35.00 | $45.00 | $65.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | $90.00 | $135.00 | $195.00 |
| Child, 0 to 4 years | Free (one day, any day) | ||
Concession tickets accept only the specified cards: Centrelink Age Pension, Disability Pension and Carer cards, Seniors Card or Seniors Card +go, and the Veteran and DVA Health cards (gold and white). The page says cardholders, including students, may need to show proof at the gate. A Companion Card holder accompanying a concession card holder enters free by presenting both cards at the ticket booth. The page does not mention a booking fee.
Can I park at the showgrounds?
The ticket page says Premium Carpark tickets are the only option for onsite parking. They are described as extremely limited, can only be bought online in advance, and cost $20 per car, per day, with separate passes for Friday and Saturday. Nothing on the page describes free or paid parking away from the showgrounds, a shuttle, or where the Premium Carpark sits, so those are not confirmed.
Is there a train, and what else is on in Ipswich?
The Show Society’s page does not mention train travel. Check the Translink journey planner for the Ipswich line before you travel. The Show Society’s upcoming events page also lists the Enchanted Christmas Twilight on Friday 11 December and Bull-O-Rama on Friday 5 February 2027, with Bull-O-Rama tickets listed as not yet on sale.
Sources
- Ipswich Show Society — Circle L Australia 2026 National Finals Rodeo (tickets and parking; checked 29 October 2026)
- Ipswich Show Society — Upcoming Events
- Visit Ipswich — What’s on: November is turning up the excitement (26 October 2026)
Featured image: a rodeo competition at the Boddington Rodeo, Western Australia (photo: Glenn Stampalia / CC BY 3.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with the Ipswich Show Society or Circle L Australia. Event details can change; check the Show Society’s ticket page before you go.