Agricultural and Commercial Show

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Cultural & TraditionalLusaka Showgrounds
Dates30 July–4 August 2026Confirmed listing
Duration6 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsFew events on Zambia's calendar carry a
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: ZMW
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Agricultural and Commercial Show in Lusaka Showgrounds

The Zambia Agricultural and Commercial Show is the country's largest trade and farming exhibition, first held in 1919 during the colonial Northern Rhodesia era and staged annually at Lusaka Showgrounds since becoming a fixed yearly event by the mid-20th century. Organised today by the Agricultural and Commercial Society of Zambia, it showcases farming, manufacturing, technology and finance.

The Zambia Agricultural and Commercial Show traces its origins to 1919, when the territory now known as Zambia was still the British colony of Northern Rhodesia.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Few events on Zambia's calendar carry a documented history stretching back more than a century: the show's first edition ran in 1919, when Zambia was still the British colony of Northern Rhodesia, making it one of the oldest continuously evolving public exhibitions in the country

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The mystery stays covered

What began as an irregular showcase of colonial-era farming and industrial output grew, after Zambian independence in 1964, into a broader trade fair spanning manufacturing, technology and finance alongside agriculture, drawing exhibitors and visitors from neighbouring countries and international partners to Lusaka Showgrounds each year

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The show carries forward a tradition established under colonial rule

Water and renewal

Living ritual

bringing farmers

The sacred route

Living ritual

traders and industrialists together to display agricultural and industrial progress

The local code

Living ritual

a purpose that has broadened since independence to include the full range of Zambia's commercial sectors while keeping agriculture at its historical core

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

30 July–4 August 2026

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Comfortable, practical clothing and closed shoes suit a full day of walking large outdoor and covered exhibition grounds; early August in Lusaka can be cool in the morning and warm by...

Safety

Agricultural and Commercial Show is best approached as a guest: follow local crowd guidance and avoid blocking participants.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Lusaka Showgrounds you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

ZMW

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map15.40 S, 28.31 EOpen in Google Maps

Lusaka Showgrounds, Lusaka, Zambia

Nearest airportLUN — Kenneth Kaunda
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Lusaka Showgrounds you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Lusaka Showgrounds via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Lusaka Showgrounds, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearComfortable, practical clothing and closed shoes suit a full day of walking large outdoor and covered exhibition grounds; early August in Lusaka can be cool in the morning and warm by afternoon, so light layers work well.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Zambia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Agricultural and Commercial Show?

Agricultural and Commercial Show is listed for 30 July–4 August 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Agricultural and Commercial Show take place?

The festival is listed in Lusaka Showgrounds, Zambia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

6 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Lusaka Showgrounds, Lusaka, Zambia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLacsz.co.zm
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates30 July–4 August 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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