Exhibitor Guide — Supanova Adelaide
Adelaide Exhibitor Guide — 2026
Everything you need to know for a successful event
30 October – 1 November 2026
Friday – 9:30am – 6pm | Saturday and Sunday – 10am – 6pm
Adelaide Showground
All information contained in this guide is correct at the time of publishing, information is subject to change.
Operating Times
| Day | Action | Access Times |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 28th | Delivery of goods can be received | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday 29th | Delivery of goods can be received | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday 29th | Bump In: Exhibitors, All vehicles off trade floor by 19:30 | 12:00 - 20:00 |
| Thursday 29th | Bump In: The Alley, All vehicles off trade floor by 19:30 | 14:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday 30th | Delivery of goods can be received | 07:00 - 09:00 |
| Friday 30th | Exhibitors MUST be onsite | 09:00 |
| Friday 30th | Show Open – All Areas | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday 31st | Exhibitors MUST be onsite | 09:30 |
| Saturday 31st | Show Open – All Areas | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday 1st | Exhibitors MUST be onsite | 09:30 |
| Sunday 1st | Show Open – All Areas | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday 1st | Bump Out: All Exhibitors | 18:15 – 23:00 |
| Sunday 1st | Exhibition Builders | 18:30 – 23:00 |
| Monday 2nd | Freight / Pallet Pick Up Only | 08:00 – 12:00 |
Parking
Entry Via Rose Tce to designated Exhibitor Parking Area P2
- Discounted parking is available to exhibitors for $15 per day when pre-registered.
- To book parking visit Exhibitor Car Park Purchase Form
- Parking passes will be available for payment and collection at the Exhibitor Services Desk during Bump-In.
Delivery Schedule
You can download delivery labels via the exhibitor portal
| Rigging | Wednesday 28th | 09:00 – 12:00 | ATT: Joe Mather Jubilee Pavilion, Adelaide Showground, Rose Tce, Wayville SA 5034Access via Kidman Gate off Rose Terrace. Attendant will direct to Loading Bay J2 on Hamilton Blvd. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibitor Freight | Oct 28th – 29th | 09:00 – 18:00 | Jubilee Pavilion Adelaide Showground, Rose Tce, Wayville SA 5034Access via Kidman Gate off Rose Terrace. Attendant will direct to Loading Bay J2 on Hamilton Blvd.Forklift operating |
| Exhibitor Freight | Friday 30th | 07:00 – 09:00 | Jubilee Pavilion Adelaide Showground, Rose Tce, Wayville SA 5034Access via Kidman Gate off Rose Terrace. Attendant will direct to Loading Bay J2 on Hamilton Blvd.Forklift operating |
Bump In Arrival Times
Exhibitors
| Day | Time | Location | Check In & Exhibitor Pass Scanning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 29th | 12:00-20:00 | Jubilee Pavilion Adelaide Showground, Rose Tce, WayvilleAccess via Kidman Gate off Rose Terrace. J2 on Hamilton Blvd. | Exhibition Building Loading Dock |
| Friday 30th | 07:00-09:30 | Jubilee Pavilion Adelaide Showground, Rose Tce, WayvilleAccess via Kidman Gate off Rose Terrace. J2 on Hamilton Blvd. | Exhibition Building Loading Dock |
The Alley
| Day | Time | Location | Check In & Exhibitor Pass Scanning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 29th | 14:00-20:00 | Jubilee Pavilion Adelaide Showground, Rose Tce, WayvilleAccess via Kidman Gate off Rose Terrace. J2 on Hamilton Blvd. | Exhibition Building Loading Dock |
| Friday 30th | 07:00-09:30 | Jubilee Pavilion Adelaide Showground, Rose Tce, WayvilleAccess via Kidman Gate off Rose Terrace. J2 on Hamilton Blvd. | Exhibition Building Loading Dock |
| Supanova Contact | Op’s Manager — Joe Mather |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Access | YES - Vehicles allowed on the trading floor for unload only, subject to wait times, safety discretion & limited number of vehicles at a time |
| Forklift Service | Unload & deliver to stands |
| Loading Dock | 30 mins unload time |
Bump Out
| ALL | Sunday 1st | 18:15-23:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forklift Service | Available | 18:15-22:00 | |
| Freight Pick Up | Monday 3rd | 08:00-12:00 | Expo Freight & Supanova staff onsite to manage pick up of exhibitor freight |
Due to WH&S Regulations and Patron Safety, no exhibitor is permitted to commence pack down and movement of stock until ALL patrons have left the exhibition building
Important Points to Remember
⚠️PLEASE ENSURE YOU PRE-BOOK YOUR FURNITURE VIA THE EXHIBITOR PORTAL. LIMITED FURNITURE
IS AVAILABLE ONSITE WITH ADDITIONAL FEES CHARGED
⚠️PACKING UP IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED PRIOR TO SHOW CLOSE AT 6PM SUNDAY & ALL PUBLIC
PATRONS HAVE LEFT THE EXPO SPACE
⚠️HI-VIS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES DURING BUMP IN / OUT
⚠️Exhibitors must complete the site induction to be onsite during bump in and bump out.Complete the site induction
Exhibitor Access & Passes
Exhibitor pass allocations for each booking will be emailed directly to the email address used to make the booking as an electronic ticket or E-Ticket. These will be sent approximately one week prior to an event. Exhibitor e-tickets can be distributed to your staff for individual arrival. The number of e-tickets sent will be determined by your booking inclusions and or additional passes purchased.
Arriving Onsite
Upon arrival, all exhibitor e-tickets will be scanned by ticketing staff at the designated entry points. All exhibitors, staff, volunteers, and contractors MUST wear a hi-vis safety vest during bump in times. There are strictly NO EXCEPTIONS
| Thursday | Jubilee Loading Dock |
|---|---|
| Friday, Saturday & Sunday | Jubilee Loading Dock |
Please use the specified location only when arriving onsite.
- Once scanned, ticketing staff will issue an exhibitor wristband which must be worn throughout the duration of the event.
- An exhibitor wristband grants access to the event throughout the weekend.
- ALL exhibitors MUST be scanned prior to entry.
- Wristbands will not be issued unless the e-ticket is scanned.
Exhibitors are to use the designated Staff/Contractor/Exhibitor entry & exits only to assist with crowd monitoring.
Each e-ticket is individually numbered and can only be scanned once.
- It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to distribute passes to staff prior to arrival either via email or as a printed ticket.
- If arriving as a group, all e-tickets must be individually scanned.
- Tickets can be scanned either from a device or printed copy.
Additional Passes
Additional passes can be purchased either:
- Online via the exhibitor portal
- Onsite during bump in via the Exhibitor Services Desk or the Ticket box 1 hour before the show opens
⚠️STRICTLY NO WRISTBAND, NO ENTRY - NO EXCEPTIONS
⚠️HI-VIS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES DURING BUMP IN / OUT
Rigging & Signage
All items intended to be rigged & hung must be done prior to bump in.
Fees will be invoiced directly by Supanova prior to the event. Signage and materials must be delivered onsite on the
specified days as indicated in the DELIVERY SCHEDULE section of this document or risk not being rigged.
Fees and charges will still apply for items not arriving without prior indication as rigging points are made prior to arrival incurring labour fees. Please refer to the delivery details and labels found in the Rigging & Signage Delivery Label form below.
Contact Supanova at exhibitor.enquiries@supanova.com.au for full pricing on rigging.
Event Freight & Pallet Rates
Freight Options & Details
Direct freight is available from Supanova Adelaide to Supanova Brisbane. Please book via the options and links below
| Freight Provider | Expo Freight |
|---|---|
| Phone | +61 428 685 603 |
| bayram@expofreight.com.au | |
| Website | https://www.expofreight.com.au |
| Book Freight | Book Now |
Forward Freight Details
Supanova Comic Con & Gaming
Loading Dock 2, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre,
Glenelg St, South Brisbane, QLD 4001
Expo Freight – Supanova’s preferred freight contractor offer a direct point of contact for all freight related enquiries including:
- Australia-wide freight services to and from an event (DTS Service)
- Consolidation services between events
- Dedicated vehicles for direct services between venues for specialised consignments
- Onsite assistance when required for clients who utilise their services
- Competitive rates based on the event market
Freight Storage
Expo Freight staff will be responsible for the following onsite:
- Labelling processes
- Dispatch and receiving
- Additional freight bookings
- Client customer service
- To enquire about storage fees please contact Expo Freight info@expofreight.com.au
Freight Terms, Conditions & Exclusions
- Expression of interest must be submitted by Wednesday 21 October 2026.
- Freight must be packed and ready for loading by 9:00am on Monday 2 November 2026.
- Items left on site after Monday 2 November 2026 are at risk of being disposed of by the venue unless arranged in writing prior.
- Pallets must not exceed 1.17m x 1.17m x 2m @1,000kgs.
- If our vehicles reaches capacity, Strictly first in rule applies.
- Expo Freight holds the right to refuse orders based on volumes.
- Cancelations refunds are subject to our discretion based on volume and time frame.
- For any bookings that cannot be allocated to our dedicated vehicle an LCL rate to send freight on an express service will be applicable. This rate is not reflective above and is quoted at ADHOC.
- Freight over 3m must be quoted separately.
- Dangerous Goods must be declared and quoted separately.
- We do not trade pallets, maintaining Loscam and Chep pallets is the responsibility of each exhibitor.
- Payment must be finalised prior to the collection of freight.
- We are not a general carrier and hold limited liability for damages/loss to product. If you wish to purchase freight insurance this can be done manually but must be requested 3 business days prior to travel.
Pallet Rates
| From | To | Transit Time | Rate ex GST |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADELAIDE | ADELAIDE | Same day | $220.00 |
| MELBOURNE | ADELAIDE | 3 DAYS | $350.00 |
| SYDNEY | ADELAIDE | 4 DAYS | $600.00 |
| PERTH | ADELAIDE | 6 DAYS | $550.00 |
| ADELAIDE | MELBOURNE | 3 DAYS | $350.00 |
| ADELAIDE | SYDNEY | 4 DAYS | $500.00 |
| ADELAIDE | PERTH | 5 DAYS | $600.00 |
Rates are subject to change, includes fuel levy.
• Excludes Tailgate service and residential services
• Pallets must not exceed 1.17m x 1.17m x 2m @800kgs.
• Fee's will apply to oversize freight.
How to Book Freight
Bookings can be made online via the freight booking link below or contacting Expo Freight directly.
Contact: +61 428 685 603
Email: bayram@expofreight.com.au
Bookings and expressions of interest must be made by Wednesday 21 October 2026 or risk a late arrival of freight when travelling from your premises to the event.
The following freight collection deadlines are applicable:
- VIC Metro – 23rd October
- NSW Metro – 22nd October
- SA Metro – 29th October
- QLD Metro – 21st October
- WA Metro – 21st October
Onsite bookings can be made however there is no guarantee space will be available and additional charges may be incurred for additional transport vehicles.
The below rates are based on a venue transfer service ex Adelaide Supanova with delivery to Brisbane Supanova. Interim storage is inclusive of the below rate.
| Type | Rate | GST 10% | Incl GST | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pallet | $595.00 | $59.50 | $654.50 | Must supply own packing material |
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Knife Laws
Due to a change in knife laws around Australia and further safety requirements from venues. Supanova has decided to adopt the below requirements for all exhibitors across all shows:
- No “Live Blade” or sharp edge items are to be sold at Supanova shows.
- Sellers and their employees must not sell a controlled or restricted item to a minor aged under 18 years.
- Sellers must display clearly visible signs advising that the sale of controlled items to minors is prohibited.
- Sellers must not suggest or promote an item as suitable for combat or violence.
- Ensure controlled items are securely stored.
- Sellers must ensure controlled items and restricted items are securely stored prior to sale.
Controlled items requiring secure storage
| Secure storage is defined as
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At point of sale controlled and restricted items are to be boxed and clearly labelled that items are not to be opened in the show.
Patrons can check the item in the cloak room for the duration of the event.
Sellers must comply with local state laws regarding the sale of knives and other prohibited weapons.
Contact Details
| Supanova Expo Organisers | |
|---|---|
| Exhibitor Enquires | exhibitor@supanova.com.au |
| Event Op’s Manager | Joe Mather |
| Accounts | accounts@supanova.com.au |
| Security Manager | Andrew Zachariou |
Venue, Services & Government Body Contacts
Adelaide Showground Operations, Communication, Access, Cleaning, Water & Waste Rose Tce, Wayville SA 5034
| Equipment, Furniture, Power & Lighting Adelaide Expo Hire - Official Show Contractor All bookings to be done via Supanova, |
AUDIO VISUAL HIRE – ADELAIDE Structured Events Tristan Miller | COMPETITIONS & PROMOTIONS PERMITS – SA Office of the Liquor & Gambling Commissioner GPO Box 2169, Adelaide SA 5001 |
CLOSEST EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTRE – ADELAIDE Ashford Hospital 55 Anzac Highway, Ashford SA 5035 |
National
EXHIBITION FREIGHT Expo Freight - Preferred Event Contractor Booking Link: Supanova 2026 Freight Bookings | MUSIC, PERFORMANCE, AV DISPLAY LICENSING NATIONAL APRA|AMCOS Licensing Services Locked Bag 5000 Strawberry Hills NSW 2012 |


