Ekka's 150th Anniversary

In 2026, the Ekka celebrated an incredible milestone - 150 years of bringing Queenslanders together for the state’s biggest and most loved event.

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.
 
For 150 years, the Ekka has brought more than 35 million Queenslanders together, creating traditions and memories cherished across generations. It attracts and unites more than 400,000 people each year.