Come meet us at the gate from Saturday, 8th to Sunday, 16th August 2026!
Gate Opening Hours
Security is present at all gates from 9am-9pm and will facilitate entry for ticket holders and RNA members.
| GATE | OPENING HOURS |
|---|---|
| Gate 1 (Cnr of Gregory Tce and Costin St) | 9am-9pm |
| Gate 2 (Cnr of King St and Machinery St) | 9am-9pm |
| Gate 3 (Cnr of Gregory Tce and Brookes St) | Crew Only |
| Gate 4 (Brookes St) | 9am - 9pm |
| Gate 5 (O'Connell Terrace) | Restricted Access |
| Gate 6 (Bowen Bridge Rd) | 9am - 9pm |
| QR Gate - Exhibition Station | 9am - 9pm |
*Subject to changes in 2026.
ATTRACTIONS AND PAVILION OPENING HOURS
Please keep in mind Ekka attractions and pavilions close at different times, so be sure to check the opening hours below
ATTRACTION OR PAVILION |
OPENING HOURS |
| Agricultural Education Hall | 9am - 6pm |
| Sushi Hub Canine Pavilion | 9am - 5:30pm |
| Channel Seven Pavilion | 9am - 6pm |
| Ekka Emporium | 9am - 6pm |
| Arts & Cookery | 9am - 6pm |
| Gourmet Plaza | 9am - Late |
| John Reid Pavilion | 9am - 6pm |
|
Kids Carnival
|
9am - Late |
| Large Animal Pavilion | 9am - 6pm |
| Animal Nursery | 9.30am - 5:30pm |
| B105 Sideshow Alley | 9am - Late |
| The Courier-Mail Showbag Pavilion | 9am - Late |
| Woolworths Fresh Food Pavilion | 9am - Late |
| Woodchop Arena | 9am - 5pm |
*Subject to changes in 2026.
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