Run by the RNA and staged at its original birthplace, the Brisbane Showgrounds, the Ekka has been uniting city and country since 1876 in a true celebration of agriculture and community.
The Ekka showcases the very best of Queensland, attracting more than 21,000 competition entries from woodchop to giant vegetables, 10,000 animals from beef cattle to cats and dogs, world-class live entertainment, award-winning food and wine, carnival rides and showbags, family shopping, educational activities and much more.
Ekka 2026
Event Information
Starts Sat 8 August, 2026 9:00 AM
Ends Sun 16 August, 2026 9:00 AM
In 2026, the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) celebrates a remarkable milestone – its 150th anniversary.