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Street Machine Summernats 39 On Sale Now
A strictly limited batch of Platinum and Season Passes is on sale! Last year, they disappeared quicker than a slushie on a hot day.
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.
Join Australia's Biggest Horsepower Party
Everything you need to be part of Summernats 38 starts here. Get a 1-Day Pass and hit the action on your day of choice.
Event Program
The event program is stacked with cars, cruising, shows and non-stop entertainment. Choose a 2-Day Pass or a 1-Day Pass and jump into the action on your preferred day.
Driving & 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 & Family Fun
Party with live music, jaw-dropping stunts, bold style and all the festival fun.
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, so lock yours in now!
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.
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
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
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.
Venue Map
Download The Free App
Stay across schedules, maps and live updates throughout the event by downloading the free Summernats app on the App Store or Google Play.
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. Use the Transport Guide or see more options below.
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
- Get off at EPIC & Racecourse station. Do not get off at any other station.
LIGHT RAIL
The Canberra Light Rail is the easiest way to travel to and from the event.
The stop you want is EPIC & Racecourse. Do not get off at any other stop.
Services run at increased frequency and stop directly outside the venue at Gate 2.
| Gungahlin Place to Alinga Street | |
|---|---|
| Date | Last Service |
| Thursday 8 January | 11:00pm |
| Friday 9 January | 12:30am |
| Saturday 10 January | 12:30am |
| Sunday 11 January | 11:00pm |
| Alinga Street to Gungahlin Place | |
|---|---|
| Date | Last Service |
| Thursday 8 January | 11:30pm |
| Friday 9 January | 1:00am |
| Saturday 10 January | 1:00am |
| Sunday 11 January | 11:30pm |
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
There is no on-site parking on Friday or Saturday without a valid pre-purchased parking pass. Very limited parking is available on Thursday and Sunday. Please avoid parking in suburban streets, as parking inspectors will be active throughout the event.
| P2 – Old Well Station Road | |
|---|---|
| Date | Opening Hours |
| Thursday 8 January | 10:00am – 10:00pm |
| Friday 9 January | 8:00am – 10:00pm |
| Saturday 10 January | 8:00am – 10:00pm |
| Sunday 11 January | 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| P3 – Randwick Road | |
|---|---|
| Date | Opening Hours |
| Thursday 8 January | 10:00am – 10:00pm |
| Friday 9 January | 10:00am – 10:00pm |
| Saturday 10 January | 10:00am – 10:00pm |
| Sunday 11 January | 8:00am – 5:00pm |
Gate 2 - Main Spectator Entry
Gate 2 on Flemington Road is the main spectator entry for Street Machine Summernats.
The Canberra Light Rail is the easiest way to arrive. Get off at EPIC & Racecourse and do not exit at any other stop.
From the platform, follow the crowd straight to Gate 2, have your ticket ready and enter the event.
ENTRY TIPS
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
Accessibility Drop Off & Pick Up
If you require accessibility drop-off or pick-up assistance for Street Machine Summernats 38, our ticketing team can help.
For personalised guidance, access requirements or any additional accessibility information, please get in touch via the link below and they’ll assist you directly.
What To Bring
For a smooth and easy day, we recommend bringing:
• Your ticket
• Your phone
• Photo identification
• A small bag
• Sunscreen and a hat
• Earplugs or ear protection
• A refillable plastic or metal water bottle
• A fun and positive attitude
Water Refill Stations
You are welcome to bring your own bottled water or water container and refill at the free water stations around the venue. Glass containers are not permitted. Check the venue map for refill locations below.
Sunscreen & Sun Safety
It’s set to be a warm weekend in Canberra, so please bring sunscreen and a hat to stay sun smart.
FREE sunscreen will also be available at the Information Booth.
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.
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.
Spectator & Ticket FAQs
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.
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