The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka), Queensland's largest event, will be held between the 9th and 17th of August 2025. Staged at its original birthplace, the Brisbane Showgrounds, the once-a-year event attracts more than 400,000 people who gather to see thousands of exhibits, 10,000 animals, world-class entertainment and taste award-winning food and wine.
Be part of the magic when Ekka brings the country to the city!
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Sponsorship
Get moo-ving be an Ekka sponsor!
In 2024 more than 346,000 people came together over the nine days of Show to celebrate country spirit in the heart of Brisbane city.
Amazing Ekka memories were created from show-stopping entertainment to amazing food, adorable animals and more.
Leasing
Businesses can exhibit at the state's largest and most loved annual event - the Ekka.
The Show attracts more than 400,000 visitors and offers businesses a once-a-year opportunity to connect with a diverse range of customers, with most aged between 21 and 59.
The Ekka has more than 400 leasing spaces available across 11 unique sites.
Volunteer
We are ‘udderly’ excited to have you be part of our Volunteer Program!
The Ekka is Queensland's largest and most loved annual event, attracting on average 400,000 people.
Volunteers play a vital role in the success of the show, which will celebrate its 146th show this year.
Membership
With a proud history, the RNA brings together more than 3,700 members.
These include politicians, sporting greats, leaders of industry, grandparents passing the tradition onto their grandchildren, competitors and those residents who love coming to the Show each year.
They hail from living just a few kilometres from the Brisbane Showgrounds, to south east and regional Queensland, interstate and overseas.
Competitions & Displays
The Ekka showcases the best of Queensland, attracting more than 21,000 competition entries from woodchop to giant vegetables and 10,000 animals from beef cattle to cats and dogs.
Competitions are the heart of the Ekka, rewarding and recognising exhibitors for their skill, hard work and dedication since 1876.
The competitive spirit comes alive as exhibitors vie for a coveted blue ribbon.
Education
Since 1876, millions of students have been inspired, educated and entertained each year at the Ekka and have taken part in true city meets country experiences.
That's why the Ekka, Queensland's largest classroom, is committed to providing first class educational activities and facilities.
Our 2025 program aligns with Australian Curriculum, features new classroom resources and involves exciting competitions.
