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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.
21 - 22 Nov
GhMX Gaming, Hobby & Model Expo
GhMX (GameX) is the ultimate weekend of hands-on fun. Experience all hobbies, gaming and creativity at an expo where interaction & having a go is what it’s all about!
31 Dec - 01 Jan
Wildlands Festival
Wildlands Festival returns to Brisbane Showgrounds this New Years Eve for its biggest edition to date.
14 Nov
Unmarked Car Show
Unmarked is back in Brisbane.
01 Dec
Soreheads II - Brisbane Showdown
Australia’s fastest-growing combat sports promotion and the world’s first professional sanctioned celebrity boxing promotion, Soreheads Promotions is back for its biggest event yet.
31 Jan
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.
31 Jan
Hobby Hangout
Hobby Hangout XL returns to the Exhibition Building - Brisbane Showgrounds in 2027 - and it's going to be bigger than ever! After massive XL sold out show!
06 Dec
Good Things Festival
Good Things Festival is Australia’s biggest rock and alternative music festival, bringing an epic lineup of international and Australian artists, live music and festival energy to Brisbane.
06 Mar
Growl Racing (Performance Pulse Expo 2027)
If you missed this year’s action, don’t worry Performance Pulse Expo returns on Saturday 6th March 2027.
19 Feb
Calvin Harris
Global electronic powerhouse, GRAMMY Award winner, and multi-platinum record-breaking DJ and producer, Calvin Harris, announces his first ever Australian headline tour. Calvin Harris - Australian Tour 2027 will light up major venues across the country next February!
13 Feb
Laneway
Laneway Festival brings together some of the biggest names in indie, alternative and contemporary music for an unforgettable day at the Brisbane Showgrounds.
03 Mar
Kings of Leon
Following the announcement of their 10th studio album ‘O My Beloved’, scheduled for release this November 6th, Kings of Leon are delighted to announce their return to Brisbane for 3rd March 2027.
03 Sep - 11 Oct
Powderfinger
After years of speculation, beloved Australian band Powderfinger have confirmed that next year, 17 years after they last exited the live arena, the iconic act will reform for a major national run of tour dates, landing in Brisbane in September 2027.
Home to the state-of-the-art Royal International Convention Centre
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