A Big Day for Victorian Landscaping | The Landscape Show 2026
The Landscape Show 2026 brought Victoria’s landscaping industry together for its busiest year yet, showcasing the power of connection, education, innovation and shared momentum across the sector.
Landscaping Victoria | 1 June 2026 | 5 min read
There are not many opportunities for Victoria’s landscaping industry to step away from the tools, the office, the classroom or the job site and come together in one place.
That is exactly what makes The Landscape Show so valuable.
Held at Sportsbet Sandown Racecourse, The Landscape Show 2026 brought together landscape builders, designers, maintenance professionals, suppliers, educators, students, and industry supporters for a packed day of connection, education, product discovery and big-picture industry conversation.
From the moment the doors opened, the venue was buzzing.
Exhibitors were busy.
Presentations were full.
The aisles were alive with conversations as people caught up, made new connections, asked questions, compared products, and talked about what comes next for the industry.
With around 2,500 registered attendees and 100 exhibitors on show, The Landscape Show 2026 was the busiest event in the show’s history.
For Landscaping Victoria CEO Ritchie Hinton, the energy in the room said everything.
“You could feel the energy throughout the venue. Every stand was busy, the presentations were packed, and wherever you stopped, people were talking about projects, opportunities and what’s next,” Ritchie said.
“That’s what makes The Landscape Show special. It’s one of the few times each year when the entire industry comes together, and the result is always bigger than the event itself. The relationships built and ideas shared throughout the day will continue to shape our industry long after show day is over.”
Connection at the heart of the Show
One of the biggest successes of this year’s event was the introduction of the new Networking Hub.
Designed to foster more intentional connections across the industry, the Hub hosted conversations among landscape designers, landscape builders, and maintenance professionals throughout the day.
It gave attendees a dedicated space to meet, talk, share ideas, and start conversations that may not have happened on the exhibition floor alone.
For those already connected to Landscaping Victoria, it was a valuable chance to strengthen existing relationships.
For those newer to LV, or attending the Show for the first time, it offered a practical and welcoming introduction to the people and businesses that make up Victoria’s landscaping community.
The Hub concluded with a powerful presentation by Beyond Blue speaker Luke Richards, whose personal story left a lasting impression on the audience and served as an important reminder of the role mental health conversations continue to play across the industry.
A show built on real industry conversations
The response from exhibitors and attendees showed just how important these in-person opportunities are.
Arborgreen, naming rights partner of The Landscape Show, said, “It was fantastic to connect with so many customers, industry partners, and people who are just as passionate as we are about creating greener, more sustainable urban landscapes.”
Soilworx, both an exhibitor and sponsor, also reflected on the strength of the industry connections made on the day.
“Grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many great people across the landscape industry. It was amazing to be surrounded by passionate people who genuinely love what they do,” the Soilworx team shared.
For exhibitors, the level of engagement was clear from early in the day.
Before You Dig Australia summed it up perfectly, sharing: “We’ve only been open for 90 minutes, but we’ve already spoken to hundreds of people here..."
For attendees, the value of the day extended well beyond the exhibition floor.
Candix Landscapes described The Landscape Show as “a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow landscapers, suppliers, designers, and industry professionals.”
“Events like these are invaluable for staying up to date with industry trends, discovering new products, building relationships, and sharing knowledge that ultimately benefits our clients,” the Candix Landscapes team shared.
That feedback captures what The Landscape Show is all about.
It is where industry conversations happen in real time.
It is where new relationships begin.
And it is where landscaping professionals can step outside the day-to-day demands of business and take a broader look at the people, products, and ideas shaping the industry's future.
Innovation, products and practical ideas
Across the exhibition floor, visitors could explore a wide range of products, services, and solutions relevant to how landscaping professionals work every day.
From tools, turf, soil, and machinery through to technology, materials, business services, and industry support, TLS gave attendees a chance to see what is new, ask questions directly, and compare options in person.
The ShapeScaper Live Demo Area was a major drawcard, with Ford Australia attracting strong interest through the Ranger Super Duty concept, showcased in collaboration with William Adams CAT and Supreme Green.
Arborgreen once again made a memorable presence, with an impressive display that included a striking pop-up forest on the exhibition floor.
New partners Senix Tools and Soilworx made a strong first impression, while Greenworks, Coolabah Turf, StrathAyr, Repurpose It, and Madewell Products all delivered engaging displays that attracted steady traffic throughout the day.
For attendees, this is one of the most practical parts of the Show.
It is a chance to get hands-on, ask better questions, speak directly with suppliers and see how products or services might fit into real landscaping businesses and projects.
Education that filled the room
The education program was another major highlight of The Landscape Show 2026.
Charlie Albone’s presentation on greening the vertical space drew a strong crowd, offering practical insights, project inspiration and a look at current work on his drawing board.
Thank you to ShapeScaper for bringing Charlie to the Show.
The panel discussions were also strongly attended, with hardly a spare seat available.
Thomas Fox from Repurpose It, Hamish Mitchell from Specialty Trees and AB Bishop from Gardening Australia magazine joined a discussion on plant selection and garden preparation, while Naomi Barun from Enki Studio, Michael Casey from Evergreen Infrastructure and Jela Ivankovic-Waters from The University of Melbourne explored the importance of urban greening.
Together, these sessions reflected the breadth of the modern landscaping industry.
Design, construction, horticulture, sustainability, urban greening, business relationships and practical on-site outcomes all had a place in the conversation.
Thank you to our exhibitors, sponsors and attendees
The Landscape Show is made possible by the support of the businesses that choose to exhibit, sponsor, present, attend, and actively participate.
For exhibitors, stepping away from customers, projects and day-to-day operations to be part of the Show is a significant commitment. For attendees, coming along often means time away from the site, the office, or the classroom.
That shared commitment is what gives the day its strength. When the industry shows up, the value is felt well beyond the event itself.
In the days following The Landscape Show 2026, exhibitors shared overwhelmingly positive feedback, celebrating the quality of conversations, the level of engagement and the energy across the floor.
For many, the value lay in the strengthened relationships, the shared ideas, and the new opportunities created.
If you were there, thank you. If you missed it, we hope to see you next year.
For those who attended The Landscape Show 2026, thank you for being part of a record-breaking day.
For those who have never been, or who have been watching from the sidelines, this is your invitation to get involved.
Whether you are a landscaping business owner, designer, maintenance professional, supplier, educator, student or someone looking to better understand the industry, The Landscape Show is one of the best ways to experience the strength and diversity of Victoria’s landscaping sector.
It is a place to learn.
A place to connect.
A place to discover new products and ideas.
Most importantly, it is a place to be part of the conversations shaping what comes next.
The Landscape Show 2026 made one thing clear: Victoria’s landscaping industry is thriving.
The relationships built, ideas shared, and opportunities created throughout the day are proof that when the industry comes together, everyone moves forward.
Businesses interested in exhibiting at The Landscape Show 2027 can register their interest now to be among the first to hear when exhibitor bookings open.
Learn more about The Landscape Show on the show website.
