The Avalon Australian International Airshow 2027 (Avalon 2027) will present a series of industry-only, trade and conference sessions across the first four days of the event, reserved for those with a professional, defence, governmental agency, business, academic, scientific, operational or response involvement in aviation, aerospace and defence related government and industry sectors.

A ticket fee of $98 per person, per day is applicable.

Exclusive Trade Days*

Tuesday 23 February | 0900 - 1800
Wednesday 24 February | 0900 - 1800
Thursday 25 February | 0900 - 1800

Friday 26 February

0900 - Trade Day Access*
1200 - General Public Access
1700 - Exhibition Halls Close
2100 – Friday Night Alight program concludes

*The event is not open to the general public during these dates and times.

Ticket purchases for Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 February can be made via Ticketek.

Trade Visitor Registration

Register as a Trade Visitor to:

• Purchase Trade Day tickets (TRADE DAY TICKET)
• Purchase tickets to additional paid conferences, networking events and hospitality sessions (PAID CONFERENCE / FUNCTION SELECTION)
• Lodge expressions of interest to attend the complimentary conference program (COMPLIMENTARY CONFERENCE SELECTION)

Terms and Conditions

Valid photo ID is required as part of the Avalon 2027 Trade Visitor registration process and must be carried at all times while at the event.

Trade Visitors may be asked for evidence of accreditation such as an applicable business card, Defence ID or association membership card to gain entry to the event. Accreditation must demonstrate a professional, business or operational involvement in defence and related government or industry sectors.

Trade Day tickets are only valid for entry to the Avalon 2027 event site on the day(s) purchased.

No person under the age of 16 years will be admitted to the industry-only trade and conference sessions with the exception of those participating in the Careers Program on Friday 26th February

A dress code applies - applicable business attire or uniform is required

Conditions of Entry apply to all Trade Visitors

Already registered?

• Book additional conference and/or sessions >
• Re-send your confirmation >
• Other registration enquiries >

The Avalon Australian International Airshow 2027 (Avalon 2027) will present a series of industry-only, trade and conference sessions across the first four days of the event, reserved for those with a professional, defence, governmental agency, business, academic, scientific, operational or response involvement in aviation, aerospace and defence related government and industry sectors.

Defence Visitor with current Defence ID qualify for entry at the following dates and times.

Defence Visitor

By registering as Defence Visitor your details will be given to the Australian Department of Defence prior to arrival and valid Defence ID must be presented on entry to the Avalon 2027 site.

Complimentary conference sessions are free of charge to all accredited defence visitor. Optional paid conference sessions incur an additional charge at the time of registration.

Defence Visitor registration allows you to:

• Register for/purchase Trade Day tickets (TRADE DAY TICKET)
• Purchase tickets to additional paid conferences, networking events and hospitality sessions(PAID CONFERENCE / FUNCTION SELECTION)
• Lodge expressions of interest to attend the complimentary conference program (COMPLIMENTARY CONFERENCE SELECTION)

Terms and Conditions

A valid Defence ID (Australian or international) ism required as part of the Avalon 2027 Defence Visitor registration process and must be carried at all times while at the event.

Already registered

• Book additional conference and/or sessions >
• Re-send your confirmation >
• Other registration enquiries >

It is optional to upgrade your Exhibitor registration to include both complimentary and/or paid conference sessions (incurs a charge at time of registration).

• No person under the age of 16 years will be admitted to the industry-only trade and conference sessions with the exception of those participating in the Careers Program on Friday 26 February.
• A dress code applies - applicable business attire or uniform is required.

Exhibitor Badges are valid for the duration of the event (February 23rd to February 28th), including the designated Move In (February 22nd) and Move Out (February 28th) times.

When

The Avalon Australian International Airshow 2027 (Avalon 2027) is a six-day event held at Avalon Airport near Geelong in the Australian State of Victoria. The event comprises two phases.

Tuesday 23 February to noon Friday 26 February - Industry Trade Days
Noon Friday 26 February to Sunday 28 February - Public Airshow

A media pass grants access across the entire event, at the times listed below.

Industry Trade Days (not open to the general public)

Tuesday 23 February: 0900 - 1800
Wednesday 24 February: 0900 - 1800
Thursday 25 February: 0900 - 1800
Friday 26 February: 0900 - 1200 Trade Day Access (Industry only)

The Exclusive Trade Days will present a series of industry-only, trade and conference sessions across the first four days of the event, reserved for those with a professional, defence, governmental agency, business, academic, scientific, operational or response involvement in aviation, aerospace and defence related government and industry sectors.

Public Airshow weekend - beginning Friday 26 February

Friday 26 February: 1200 - 2100 (Night Alight evening airshow)
Saturday 27 February: 0800 - 1800
Sunday 28 February: 0800 - 1800

The granting and retention of media accreditation is at the absolute discretion of the organisers, who may decline an application even where all accreditation criteria are met and may withdraw accreditation at any time for unprofessional conduct.

Accredited media at Avalon 2027 will have access to:

• Conference centre (media access to individual conferences is at the discretion of each conference organiser)
• Indoor and outdoor industry exhibition;
• Networking events conducted on the exhibition floor;
• Media centre;
• Media photography enclosure on the flight line.

How Do I Apply For Media Accreditation

• Fill in the form below;
• If you are a freelancer, you will be required to upload a letter of commission from the publication you will be representing at Avalon 2027;
• Submit your application.

Process:

1. After submitting your application you will receive an automated email confirming receipt.
2. After your application has been considered, you will receive an automated email confirming approval or denial of your media accreditation application.
3. Those who are accredited will receive a Print At Home badge to their nominated email address around two weeks before the event.
4. Media should bring the printed badge on day one of the event to receive a lanyard and clear plastic pocket in which to insert the badge.

Avalon Airshow Event Site build will commence in January 2027. There are a number of requirements in order to gain access to the site which are outlined below.

PLEASE NOTE: this registration form is ONLY for those participating at Avalon Airshow in a working capacity to deliver the event i.e. Flying or Ground Displays, Air Base support, Safety, Asset Security etc.

If you are attending the show as a Visitor to meet with exhibitors and meet industry you need to register as a Defence Visitor here:

Requirements

1. All participants must complete RSO&I - mandatory
2. All participants must complete this registration - mandatory
3. If you intend to access the ‘construction zone’ you will be required to complete a site induction and have a construction white card. This can be completed here – as required

Dates

• Pre-February 17th 2025 – Site Induction required
• Post-February 17th 2025 – Site induction only required if you leave the allocated ADF precinct and require access to ‘construction zone’ (accessed through Gate B only).
• Monday 17th – Sunday 30th March – Event Bump in and Event Week – full site access, induction only required to enter specified construction ‘areas’ 
• Monday 31st – April 8th – Site induction only required if you leave the allocated ADF precinct and require access to ‘construction zone’ (accessed through Gate B only).

Site access pass (Airside / Non airside) 

• ADF site access will have two elements:

• General site access, and
• Airside access. 

• All personnel will get general site access.
• Do you need “true” airside access? 

• E.g. aircrew / technician on an active flightline
• Fire Fighter, Security, Air Movements, ARO, Arrestor Crew

Note: An AMDA airside (event) access pass does not mitigate the need to hold the formal aviation airside access qualifications. 

You have been invited to complete the Avalon 2027 Contractor Accreditation process to gain a Digital Contractor Badge.

To complete this process, you will need to provide the following information:

• Full Name
• Contact Details
• Photographic ID (such as drivers licence, passport)
  • Please note– It must include a photo or it will not be accepted)

IMPORTANT: You will not be permitted into Avalon 2027 Security without a Digital Contractor Badge.