The Ekka | Royal Queensland Show
Queensland's biggest and most loved show! 10 days of agriculture, entertainment, showbags, rides, animals, food and more.
When: August 8 – August 16, 2026
Where: Brisbane Showgrounds
The Ekka | Royal Queensland Show Show Day Brisbane Where showtime becomes a Brisbane tradition
Discover everything that makes Show Day Brisbane special, from the traditions and attractions of The Ekka to showbags, rides, food, entertainment and the best ways to make the most of the day.
Next Show Day Holiday in Brisbane
Ekka Public Holiday (Peoples Day) - Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Brisbane City Council Area Only
Agricultural Shows in Brisbane
Make the Most of Your Show Day
Make more of your Show Day with great places to eat, drink, meet and unwind around Brisbane. Discover our featured picks for adding a little more to your Ekka experience, before, during or after the show.
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Regatta Hotel
Royal Brisbane Show Specials
Celebrate Ekka season with a trio of limited-time favourites at Regatta Hotel, available throughout August. From a classic Dagwood Dog to loaded Chilli Fries and a Strawberry Sundae Ice Cream Sandwich, these fun Show Day specials bring some of the Royal Queensland Show's best-loved flavours to the table. Available until 31 August, they are the perfect excuse to make a meal of Show Day.
Enjoy Show Day favourites all August.
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Riverland Brisbane
Show Day Dining by the Waterfront
After the rides, showbags and excitement of the Ekka, head into the city and keep the celebration going at Riverland Brisbane. Spread across three levels of waterfront dining and open-air decks, it is made for settling in with friends over lunch, drinks and plenty of Brisbane river views. The Queenslander menu celebrates local produce with classic pub favourites, making it a relaxed choice for a Show Day catch-up.
Riverside dining for your Show Day crew.
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Babylon Brisbane
Show Day Dining With a Difference
Add something a little different to your Show Day celebrations with a long lunch or dinner at Babylon Brisbane. Set across three levels beside the Brisbane River, Babylon brings vibrant Levant-inspired dining to the occasion, with generous meze, bold flavours and wood-fired plates designed to share. It is a great way to turn a day at the Ekka into a bigger celebration with family or friends.
Share a feast after the Ekka.
More Ways to Enjoy Show Day
From pubs and restaurants to local businesses and experiences, explore more places around Brisbane that can complement your Show Day plans and turn a trip to The Ekka into a bigger day out.
| BUSINESS | LOCATION | EXPERIENCE | COMMENTS |
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| Golf Central BNE
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Brisbane Airport | Drive for Show, Putt for ... | Fun for the family this Show Day with Mini Golf at Golf Central BNE! "Putt for Show" and take on the family or make it Country versus City! Book your Show Day mini-golf session |
Brisbane Has More Big Days to Celebrate
The Ekka isn't the only big day on Brisbane's calendar. From Riverfire, Grand Final Day and Cup Day to Halloween, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve, discover more of the occasions that bring Brisbane together and make the city come alive.