Ekka Showbags 2025
The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) presented by BOQ is almost here! A highlight for many Ekka go-ers is The Courier-Mail Showbag Pavilion, which is home to the Ekka's showbags for 2025. Get ready to shop ‘til you drop!
Even before you enter the Ekka gates, guests can study the list of showbags in anticipation and plan their adventure in the Ekka's Showbag Pavilion. It's one of the most iconic parts of the Ekka experience, appealing to kids and adults alike, offering a mix of novelty, nostalgia, value and sugar!
This Showbag guide will give insight into the prices, trends, brands and locations of this year's Ekka showbags.
This year's Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) will be held from 9 - 17 August at the Brisbane Showgrounds. Sign up to the Ekka website to get the latest updates on showbags and tickets.
What Are Ekka Showbags?
Part of the fun of the fair at the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) is the iconic Courier-Mail Showbag Pavilion at the Brisbane Showgrounds, where Ekka go-ers can find aisles and aisles of colourful Showbags on display. From lolly and chocolate filled bags to popular sporting teams and children's characters, there is a showbag no matter what age or budget you're shopping for.
The Showbag Pavilion is a highlight of Ekka, and the tradition of getting a showbag dates back to the very first Show in 1876, where there was just one showbag - a bag of coal!
Showbags have evolved since then, now filled with all the latest toys, gadgets, beauty products, sweet treats, snacks, sports memorabilia and more, there’s truly something for everyone.
This year the Ekka will feature more than 90 new showbags. Some of the most popular Ekka showbags will be returning with a range of new ones!
The Ekka's list of 2025 showbags are ready, so you can scope out your favourites and plan your shop. Subscribe to the Ekka website to get the latest updates on showbags and for ways to save on Ekka tickets!
Where to Find Showbags at the Ekka?
You'll find all the Ekka showbags as soon as you enter The Courier-Mail Showbag Pavilion, next to B105 Sideshow Alley. The Showbag Pavilion is a hive of activity, filled with aisles of showbags, plenty of Ekka go-ers and all the sounds and fun of Sideshow Alley right next door.
For those wanting to avoid the bigger crowds, early in the day when gates open and later in the evening are the best times to visit the Showbag Pavilion. The Showbag Pavilion provides easy access with a number of entry points.
The quieter days of Show are traditionally Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday so these could be the ideal time to visit the Showbag Pavilion and take your time perusing the hundreds of showbags on offer.
There is a huge variety of showbags, with almost 400 to choose from and a number of new bags (90!) this year filled with toys, lollies, chocolate and other merchandise.
For those who plan to shop 'til they drop, there are lockers available to store the prized showbags while enjoying the rest of what the Ekka has to offer.
If you need something to eat after burning all that energy in the Showbag Pavilion, visit the Ekka's Food Finder to help decide on the perfect Ekka eats. You can also save by bringing your own picnic lunch and snacks.
The Ekka's list of 2025 showbags are now available so you can scope out your favourite and plan your shop. Subscribe to the Ekka website to get the latest updates on showbags and tickets!
Popular and Iconic Showbags
The Ekka's most iconic showbag is arguably Bertie Beetle, that continues to sell out year after year. It's a favourite for many families, dating back generations.
Whether you have a sweet tooth, or the little ones are demanding Bluey or Elsa, the Showbag Pavilion is the answer for all.
With the 2025 Showbags yet to be announced, sign up to the Ekka website to stay in the know and get early access to tickets and discounts.
At last year's Ekka, Showbags started from just $2 and some of the classics included Barbie, Hot Wheels, The Greatest Showbag on Earth, Paw Patrol, Bertie Beetle, Dairy Milk and Hubba Bubba.
The newcomers also proved popular, with Pokemon JNR, Wizz Fizz Super Sour Bag, NBA Milwaukee Bucks and Kuromi flying off the shelves.
New and Trending Showbags for 2025
This year there are almost 400 different showbags on offer, with more than 90 new showbags to choose from! Many of the classics will be returning along with these exciting new showbags.
From the returning favourites like Bertie Beetle Bonanza and Paw Patrol showbags to the new showbags including Jurassic World, Fashion Trendz and Building Bricks, start planning your showbag haul now!
At Ekka this year, value is front of mind, with prices starting at just $5, with more than 80 showbags priced at $10 or less, and 160 showbags available for $20 or under.
A favourite Ekka experience for families is exploring the Showbag Pavilion, which is a fun and colourful highlight of the show and the best part - choosing that special showbag!
Sign up to the Ekka website to stay in the know and get early access to tickets and discounts.
Showbag Prices and Value Tips
Before Ekka go-ers even access the Ekka gates, they can start planning what showbags they'll get on the Ekka website and looking at the showbag list. This way families can plan ahead and set a budget.
With a range of new bags this year, there’s truly something for everyone. There are also some great value options.
From smaller bags filled with sweets and novelty items to larger more extravagant bags, it's a sweet experience for all!
Tips for Buying Showbags
As exciting as visiting the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) is, it can be a busy day! Plan ahead - from what day to visit, purchasing tickets online and planning what showbags to get, along with using the Ekka Food Finder to think about what delicious food to try. You can be sure it'll be a fun and smooth day out with some simple planning.
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Plan your day ahead on the Ekka website
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Look through the Ekka Showbag Guide before you visit the Show
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Set a budget for your visit to the Showbag Pavilion
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Sign up to Ekka for ticket discounts and savings
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Find out the quietest days here to experience Ekka
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Hire a locker to store all your bags for the day
Showbag experience
Searching the Ekka showbags 2025 guide and then visiting this year's Royal Queensland Show (Ekka's) Showbag Pavilion is a core part of the Ekka experience. It's an outing filled with nostalgia, fun and a whole lot of sugar.
The Ekka's list of 2025 showbags is now available, so you can scope out your favourite and plan your shop. Subscribe to the Ekka website to get the latest updates on showbags and tickets!
