Ekka | Royal Queensland Show
Highlights
- Experience Queensland's largest annual event at the Brisbane Showgrounds, where agriculture and community unite.
- Explore hundreds of free activities, from animal adventures to live music, ensuring fun for all ages.
- Savour delicious local produce through cookery displays, showcasing the best of Queensland's culinary talents.
- Enjoy spectacular fireworks displays that light up the night sky, creating unforgettable memories for families.
The Royal Queensland Show, or the Ekka as it is fondly known to locals, holds a special place in the hearts of all Queenslanders. It is Queensland’s largest annual event that’s staged at its original birthplace, the Brisbane Showgrounds. Ekka brings the country and city together for a true celebration of agriculture.
With hundreds of free activities and things to see, including animal adventures, agriculture competitions, rides, live music, showbags, cookery and garden displays, children’s entertainment, fireworks displays and so much more!
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- A wheelchair/scooter charging station (power point) in an accessible location is available.
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