Key Takeaways
- Double the Fun: Running on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August 2026 at Exhibition Hall 5 in Sydney Olympic Park, one ticket grants visitors access to both the Sydney Cat and Dog Lovers Festivals.
- Expert Advice: The new Cat Chat with Dr Katrina Warren offers interactive lounge sessions covering feline health, behaviour, nutrition, and responsible ownership.
- Feline Encounters: The highly popular Breed Showcase returns, allowing locals to meet breeders and discover pedigreed, rare, and companion cats.
- Boutique Shopping & Vets: The Festival Marketplace will feature one of Australia's largest cat-focused shopping experiences, alongside the chance to consult directly with veterinarians at the SASH Ask-A-Vet booth.
Australia’s ultimate celebration of cats returns with exciting new attractions, expert advice and an incredible shopping experience.
Cat lovers are being invited to experience the Sydney Cat Lovers Festival when it returns to Sydney Showground on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August 2026 for a weekend dedicated to celebrating everything feline.
With one ticket providing access to both the Sydney Cat Lovers Festival and Sydney Dog Lovers Festival, visitors can enjoy two days filled with education, entertainment, shopping, expert advice and unforgettable experiences with some of Australia’s most beautiful cats and dogs.
Leading the 2026 program is the exciting new Cat Chat with Dr Katrina Warren, featuring intimate lounge-style sessions and conversations designed to bring visitors closer to the experts. The innovative format will allow attendees to engage in discussions covering cat health, behaviour, nutrition, enrichment and responsible ownership, while creating greater opportunities for audience participation and questions.
The Festival’s highly popular Breed Showcase will once again feature a stunning collection of pedigreed, rare and companion cats, giving visitors the opportunity to meet breeders, discover new breeds and learn more about the unique characteristics that make each feline special.
The Sydney Cat Lovers Festival is also home to one of Australia’s largest cat-focused shopping experiences. The Festival Marketplace and Expo will bring together leading pet brands, boutique retailers, rescue organisations, breeders, service providers and innovative start-ups from across the pet industry.
The Festival Marketplace and Expo The Sydney Cat Lovers Festival and Sydney Dog Lovers Festival will be held at Sydney Showground on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August 2026 from 9.30am to 5.00pm daily.