Victoria’s biggest celebration of dogs returns to the Melbourne Showgrounds on Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 October, 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
• Amazing live dog sports in The Dog Bowl – showcasing Australia’s most talented canine stars as they compete in Flyball & Canine Disc.
• Enter the splash zone as high-flying pups compete in Kurgo® DockDogs 💦
• Breed Showcase & Adoption Zones where you can meet breed clubs & adoption organisations with dogs looking for loving forever homes
• Pat-A-Pooch sessions for guaranteed smiles & serotonin hits
• 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 here.

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate the unconditional love of dogs and create paw-some memories that last a lifetime.

And the added bonus? Every Dog Lovers Festival ticket holder also gets FREE ENTRY to the Cat Lovers Festival happening on the same weekend – that’s two great Festivals for the price of one!

🐾 Get your tickets today and make tails wag 🐾