Dressage@Willinga 2026 | Spectator Information

Dressage@Willinga | Spectator Information

22–26 July 2026

Spectators are invited to enjoy Dressage@Willinga on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July 2026, with free entry across the official competition weekend. Set within Willinga Park’s world-class equestrian venue, the weekend will showcase riders and horses across a full schedule of dressage competition, with guests encouraged to relax, take in the atmosphere and enjoy great coffee, food and hospitality at the Bunker Café. On Saturday evening, the highly anticipated Winter Wonderland Dinner will bring together riders, supporters, spectators and the local community for a memorable night of dining, entertainment and hospitality.

Event Overview

Dressage@Willinga 2026 returns from 22–26 July 2026, bringing together five days of dressage competition, rider education, training clinics and social events at Willinga Park on the NSW South Coast.

The week begins with the Para Equestrian Training Clinic on Wednesday and Thursday, followed by a Dressage Training Clinic with Olympic rider Sue Hearn across Thursday and Friday. Competition officially commences on Friday with the Test of Choice Day, before the full competitive program continues across Saturday and Sunday.

Competition classes will run from Preliminary through to Grand Prix, including:

  • Participant Preliminary, Official Preliminary to Grand Prix
  • FEI classes, Grand Prix Special
  • Para Equestrian classes, Virtus Equestrian competitions
  • Test of Choice opportunities for FEI riders

Specialist Equine Education Talks

Competitors and guests are invited to attend the Willinga Park Equine Vet Hospital Education Talks in the Conference Centre.

These rider and horse education sessions are designed to support performance, wellbeing and horsemanship, with topics shaped by competitor feedback and interest.

Following the Vet Talks, competitors and guests are invited to the Stables Restaurant from 7:00pm for the Friday Night Sponsor Giveaway Draw.

  • When: Friday 24 July 2026
  • Time: From 6:00pm
  • Where: Conference Centre

Winter Wonderland

Join us on Saturday 25 July 2026 for the Winter Wonderland Dinner at Willinga Park — an evening of seasonal dining, live music and warm hospitality on the South Coast.

Designed as a relaxed winter night out, guests will enjoy a drink on arriverd, a shared dinner experience inspired by winter flavours, alongside live entertainment and the unique atmosphere of Willinga Park after dark. Whether you’re visiting the region for the weekend, gathering with friends or simply looking for something different this winter, the Winter Wonderland Dinner offers a memorable evening within one of the South Coast’s most remarkable destinations.

  • Saturday 25 July
  • 6pm for 6.30pm
  • $110 per person + booking fee
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Food & Beverage

A range of dining options will operate throughout Dressage@Willinga 2026.