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Join Australia's Biggest Horsepower Party

Everything you need to know to be part of Summernats 38 is right here. Lock in your Season Pass before they’re gone and get access to every burnout, show car, cruise and party across four massive days!

Get A Season Pass

A Season Pass is your all-access pass to four unforgettable days and nights at Street Machine Summernats 38. It’s the easiest, best-value way to experience every moment of the festival and you won’t miss a thing.

We’ve got Season Pass options for families, adults, youth and kids. Choose the one that suits you best and lock it in before they sell out!

Your Season Pass Includes:

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Four Epic Days Of Car Action

Your pass takes you through Thursday to Sunday with non-stop racing, burnouts, cruising and entertainment.

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Two Huge Nights of Music

Catch The Living End, The Screaming Jets, Killing Heidi and Peking Duk across two massive nights of live concerts.

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Burnouts, Skids & Cruising

See tyre-frying burnouts, wild skid row antics, rolling cruises, motorkhana and so much more.

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Show Cars, Unveils & More!

Explore the Show N Shine, witness the biggest unveils and get inspired in packed trade halls.

Note: Don’t risk fake or duplicated tickets. The only way to secure your spot is through Oztix, our official ticket partner. We don’t want anyone missing out because of dodgy sellers.

Entertainment

Two nights. One massive party. The Summernats entertainment program is just as wild as the cars. Friday and Saturday are loaded with Aussie rock legends and party-starting acts that’ll shake EPIC. It’s cars by day, mayhem by night. Tickets won’t last – lock yours in now.

The Living End

The Living End

FRIDAY 9 JANUARY

Aussie rock royalty The Living End hit the stage with breakneck riffs, pounding rhythms and anthems like Prisoner of Society and White Noise.

Screaming Jets

The Screaming Jets

FRIDAY 9 JANUARY

The Screaming Jets light up the stage with raw pub rock energy and three decades of classics like Better, Helping Hand and C’Mon.

Killing Heidi

Killing Heidi

FRIDAY 9 JANUARY

Killing Heidi return with hits like Mascara and Weir, delivering soaring vocals and hook-packed anthems that defined a generation.

Peking Duk

Peking Duk

SATURDAY 10 JANUARY

Peking Duk bring it home with party anthems like High, Take Me Over and Stranger, turning Saturday night into the ultimate Summernats celebration.

Event Program

The event program is packed from start to finish with cars, cruising, shows and non-stop entertainment. Your Season Pass is the key that gets you into every single event from burnouts and unveilings to concerts and parades. One pass, four massive days, all the action!

Driving Events & Horsepower Fun

Feel engines scream, tyres fry and drivers go flat out in pure horsepower chaos.

Street Cruising & Parades

Watch streets flood, arenas glow and rolling machines turn the city into a show.

Showpieces & Display Cars

Check flawless flawless builds, wild ideas and detail that will blow your mind.

Entertainment & Lifestyle

Party with live music, jaw-dropping stunts, bold style and all the festival fun.

Camping & Accommodation

Crash onsite and wake up in the middle of Summernats, or roll into Canberra’s best hotels, apartments and caravan parks with a little help from Visit Canberra.

On-Site Camping

Want to live and breathe Summernats 24/7? Camp onsite and wake up in the middle of the action. Camping is limited, so get in quick and secure your spot.

Canberra Accommodation

Canberra has you covered with caravan parks, self-contained units, apartments and hotels. Our mates at Visit Canberra have pulled together the best local stays.

Transport

There are plenty of ways to get to Summernats. Parking is limited, so public transport or ride share is often the fastest and least stressful option.

PARK & RIDE

Skip the stress of chasing a park. Pull into a Park & Ride and jump on a rapid bus or light rail straight to EPIC.

  • Free all-day parking
  • Quick transfers direct to the action
  • Tap your Mastercard, Visa, phone or watch to ride
  • Check the timetable before you travel. Some services finish before the event wraps up

LIGHT RAIL

The Canberra Light Rail is the most convenient way to travel. Park at Gungahlin Place, Well Station Drive or Swinden Street and ride into EPIC.

Gungahlin Place to Alinga Street
DateLast Service
Thursday 8 January11:00pm
Friday 9 January12:30am
Saturday 10 January12:30am
Sunday 11 January11:00pm

Alinga Street to Gungahlin Place
DateLast Service
Thursday 8 January11:30pm
Friday 9 January1:00am
Saturday 10 January1:00am
Sunday 11 January11:30pm

JOURNEY PLANNER

Use the Transport Canberra Journey Planner to find the best route from your place to ours. Punch in where you are, where you are going and let it sort the rest.

TAXI & RIDE SHARE

Let someone else do the driving. Taxis and ride share can drop you off at Randwick Road, a short stroll from Gate 2.

SCOOTER

Neuron scooters are all over Canberra. You can ride them to bays close to the gates. Just check the app for no-ride zones first.

PARKING

Parking is pre-paid only. If you do not have a pass, there will be no on-site parking on Friday or Saturday. Very limited spots will be open on Thursday and Sunday.

Park and Ride is your best bet. It is free all day and the light rail will drop you at the gates. Do not waste your time circling the streets. Spend it inside enjoying the action.

Summernats is a guest of Canberra. Please do not park in suburban streets and respect residents and businesses. Parking inspectors will be out in force across the weekend.

P2 – Old Well Station Road
DateOpening Hours
Thursday 8 January10:00am – 10:00pm
Friday 9 January8:00am – 10:00pm
Saturday 10 January8:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday 11 January8:00am – 5:00pm
P3 – Randwick Road
DateOpening Hours
Thursday 8 January10:00am – 10:00pm
Friday 9 January8:00am – 10:00pm
Saturday 10 January8:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday 11 January8:00am – 5:00pm

Venue Information

The quicker you are through the gates, the sooner the party starts. Tips to get in fast:

  • Spectator gates are at Gate 2 & Gate 7
  • Have your ticket ready on your phone. Screen brightness up, barcode clear and ready to scan. Printed tickets are fine too
  • Leave bags at home if you can. Entry will be quicker and your hands will be free for food, merch and photos
  • Use the right entry lane: Pre-Purchased, Platinum Fastlane, Buy on the Day or Already Wristbanded

Safety & Etiquette

Summernats is all about good times, great cars and an atmosphere everyone can enjoy. Help us keep it that way by following a few simple rules:

  • Look, Don't Touch: Entrants spend countless hours on their cars. Admire them without laying a hand.
  • Respect others: Treat fellow fans, staff and entrants with courtesy so everyone enjoys the show.
  • No bad behaviour: Antisocial or aggressive conduct won’t be tolerated and may see you removed.
  • Kids with guardians: All under-18s must be always accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  • Follow directions: Security and staff are there for your safety. Please listen and cooperate.
  • Drink smart: Enjoy the licensed bars but keep it sensible and stay in the spirit of the event.
  • Keep it tidy: Use bins provided and help keep EPIC clean for all spectators.

Summernats is a celebration of car culture, community and horsepower. Treat each other and the cars with respect, and the party will be bigger and better for everyone.

Spectator & Ticket FAQs

Spectator tickets are on sale now through OzTix. Buy early to lock in your spot. Once they’re gone, that’s it! Visit summernats.oztix.com.au to get your tickets.

All the action takes place at Exhibition Park in Canberra. Concerts are held on the main stage in the centre of the main arena. You can’t miss it!

The best views are along Northbourne Avenue. It’s the perfect spot to watch the City Cruise roll past.

Yes. You’ll find bars throughout the venue, plus slushie machines to keep the party going.

Just see our staff at the event and they’ll point you in the right direction.

Our ticketing partner OzTix can assist you with Companion Card enquiries. Contact OzTix for more information.

Please contact our ticketing partner OzTix for assistance. Visit oztix.com.au/customer-support for more information.

No. Concert entry is included with your Season Pass or event ticket. Just make sure you have a ticket for the day the concerts are on.

The City Cruise takes place on Thursday and features registered vehicles cruising along Northbourne Avenue. The Supercruise happens on Saturday evening in the Main Arena and is a slower-paced cruise.

Yes. A Season Pass gives you access to all four days of Summernats action, including the concerts.

To secure an undercover seat, you’ll need a Platinum Pass. A limited number of grandstand seats are available for General Season Pass holders, but these are not shaded and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

FAQS & Help

Got a question about tickets? Check our FAQs and you will most likely find the answer you need. If you cannot find it there, contact our team and we will get back to you as soon as possible.