Ekka 2027, the Royal Queensland Show, runs from Saturday 7 to Sunday 15 August 2027 at the Brisbane Showgrounds in Bowen Hills. The Ekka public holiday is Wednesday 11 August.
This page covers what is confirmed for 2027 so far. For what to see, eat and plan for, see our complete Ekka guide.
Ekka 2027 dates
- Show dates: Saturday 7 August to Sunday 15 August 2027.
- Public holiday: Wednesday 11 August 2027.
- Gate times: not published yet for 2027. The organiser’s dates page links to its opening hours information.
Ekka tickets and prices
Ekka 2027 ticket prices and on-sale dates have not been announced. The organiser’s ticket page still shows the 2026 price table, marked as subject to change for 2027, so do not plan around those figures. Ticket types, concession cards and group bookings are explained on the Ekka ticket page.
What to expect at the Ekka
The Ekka is the Royal Queensland Show, held in August at the Brisbane Showgrounds. The 2027 program has not been released, so the details of what is on each day are not confirmed yet.
When the organiser announces the 2027 line-up, ticket prices and gate times, this page will be updated. Until then, the dates above are the part you can plan around, especially if you need to book leave or arrange school pick-ups around the public holiday.
For the usual things people do at the Ekka, including food, showbags, animals and rides, see the complete Ekka guide. For the organiser’s own information on showbags, concession cards, group bookings and facilities, start at ekka.com.au.
- Concession cards and group bookings: both have their own pages on the Ekka website.
- Showbags: the Ekka website has a showbag section.
- Facilities and accessibility: the organiser has a separate Facilities and Accessibility page.
Getting to the Ekka
The Brisbane Showgrounds are in Bowen Hills, about 10 minutes by car from the Brisbane CBD without traffic. Allow much longer on show days.
- Train: Exhibition station is the Show’s station, and you can arrive and leave from inside the Showgrounds through it. Translink fares are currently a flat 50 cents, so check Translink for the fare on the day.
- Parking: the organiser’s getting-there page lists nearby car parks including King Street Car Park, the Herston Medical Precinct and Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital car parks (Wilson Parking), Valley Metro Car Park and McWhirters Car Park. Prices are set by the operators.
- Taxi and rideshare: a dedicated zone is outside Gate 1, on the corner of Gregory Terrace and Costin Street.
- Bikes: riding inside the grounds is not allowed, but secure bike racks are on Carriage Street.
Check Translink for the 2027 services closer to the date.
More in Brisbane
- The Ekka: a complete guide – food, rides, showbags and planning tips.
- Handmade Design Market Brisbane – another Bowen Hills day out.
- Brisbane Festival – three weeks of shows in September.
- What’s on and more things to do in Brisbane.
Details can change, so check the Ekka website before you go.
Quick answers
When is Ekka 2027?
Ekka 2027 runs from Saturday 7 to Sunday 15 August 2027 at the Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills.
When is the Ekka public holiday in 2027?
The Ekka public holiday is Wednesday 11 August 2027.
How much are Ekka 2027 tickets?
Prices have not been announced yet. The organiser’s page shows 2026 prices marked as subject to change for 2027.
How do I get to the Ekka by train?
Take the train to Exhibition station, which lets you enter and leave the Showgrounds from inside the Show. Translink fares are currently a flat 50 cents, but check Translink before you travel.
Where do I park for the Ekka?
The organiser lists several paid car parks within walking distance, including King Street Car Park and Valley Metro Car Park. See Getting to the Ekka above.
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