Auckland Showgrounds also known as the Epsom Showgrounds is an outdoor recreational area located off Green Lane West, in Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand. Originally an agricultural show it evolved into a space to host events, exhibitions, trade shows and markets. The main exhibition area houses nine halls.[1] The site is adjacent to the Alexandra Park Raceway and Cornwall Park.[2]
History
Boat and Caravan show in 1968 Auckland Libraries Heritage CollectionsThe Logan Campbell Centre hosts music eventsThe Easter Show in 2006
The showgrounds first hosted an agricultural show on 19 December 1843. The event was organised by the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association to display livestock and promote breeding.[3] The show continued every year with a few exceptions such as the World War II years and in 1953 it became known as the Auckland Easter Show.[3]
In 1990, the boxing events for the 1990 Commonwealth Games were held the 3,000 seater Logan Campbell Centre, one of the buildings on site. The centre continued to be used for music events and became a well known music venue.[4][5]
In 2019, the venue's operator ASB Showgrounds went into liquidation following difficulties experienced by the COVID-19 pandemic and disagreements with the landlord, the Cornwall Park Trust.[6]
↑"John wins Games gold". South Yorkshire Times and Mexborough & Swinton Times. 2 February 1990. p.44. Retrieved 1 February 2026– via British Newspaper Archive.
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