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Brisbane’s most flexible event space
The historic Brisbane Showgrounds is a world-class events and lifestyle precinct located just 1.5km from the city’s CBD.
Home to the state-of-the-art Royal International Convention Centre (Royal ICC), a four and a half star Rydges Hotel and vibrant King Street dining and retail hub, making it a sought-after and leading events destination.
Whether it’s an intimate gathering for 20 or an event for 25,000, the Brisbane Showgrounds offers the largest and most versatile range of indoor and outdoor venues in Queensland, to suit any occasion.
Ready for hundreds or thousands
From corporate functions and conferences to music festivals,
more than 250 events hosting a total of one million people are
staged at the Showgrounds each year, including Queensland’s
largest event the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka).
The Royal ICC is one of Queensland’s largest convention and exhibition centres featuring 4,000 square metres of event space.
Sustainably Minded
The Royal ICC is Australia’s only convention centre awarded Green Globe Certification in sustainability
The Royal International Convention Centre (Royal ICC) has been awarded Green Globe Certification, making it one of the most
environmentally sustainable event venues of its kind in the nation. We’re proud our Royal ICC has become Australia’s only convention centre to achieve this certification from the global leader in sustainability certification – Green Globe.
17 - 19 Jul
Brisbane Gin Festival 2026
The Brisbane Gin Festival will be back in 2026 with a tasty mix of Aussie craft gin distillers keen for you to sample their latest batch of hand-crafted gins.
19 - 21 Jun
Brisbane Sake Festival
The Brisbane Sake Festival is a refreshed Japanese sake experience, bringing together premium sake, food, and culture in a relaxed and welcoming setting at the Brisbane Showgrounds.
16 - 17 May
Brisbane Dog Lovers Festival 2026
Get ready for the ultimate paw-some experience at the Brisbane Dog Lovers Festival - a celebration of all things canine!
03 - 07 Jun
Let's Go Queensland Caravan & Camping Supershow
The biggest caravanning event in Queensland is returning to the Brisbane Showgrounds in this June!
24 May
Your Local Wedding Guide Brisbane Expo
Your Local Wedding Guide Brisbane Expo invites you to enjoy a free and fantastic day of wedding planning with a large lineup of the best wedding industry professionals in South East Queensland.
22 - 24 May
MOULD x PINOT PALOOZA
MOULD x PINOT PALOOZA returns in 2026 for the biggest, cheesiest pinot-perfect party Australia's ever seen!
16 - 17 May
Pool Spa Life Expo Brisbane
Pool Spa Life Expo - elevate your outdoors. Discover everything you need for your backyard oasis in one place: Swimming Pools, Spas, Swim Spas, Saunas, Cold Plunge, Landscaping, Renovations, Fencing, Tiling and more.
16 May
Brisbane Rodeo
Get ready, Brisbane – the rodeo is coming to town! The National Finals and showpiece event of the Stampede Series, the Empire Electrical Co Brisbane Rodeo rolls into the RNA Brisbane Showgrounds on the Method Race Wheels Arena on Saturday, May 16th, delivering a full evening of high-energy entertainment, world-class rodeo action, and country hospitality – all to crown the winners of the 2026 Stampede Series!
Home to the state-of-the-art Royal International Convention Centre
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