Ekka Gala

Celebrate the opening night of Ekka in style at the exclusive Ekka Gala! Sample the delights of the Royal Queensland Awards, take a spin on the dance floor to the tunes of a live band, and enjoy auctions, raffles and the company of friends both old and new. Be among the first to experience (and maybe even purchase) the world class artworks in the Creative Arts and Craft Exhibition.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, 9th August 2025

Time: 7pm – 10:30 pm

Location: Royal International Convention Centre

Dress Code: Cocktail / Jacket and Tie

Early Bird tickets are available for $99 per person until Wednesday 11 June.

Tickets will then be $125 per person, including evening entry to Ekka, food, beer, wine and a live band.

Spirits and Cocktails will be available for purchase.

Buy Ekka Gala Tickets

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Or enter the code CELEBRATE25 in the discount code field.

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Auction and Raffles

Grab yourselves some Raffle Tickets to stand a chance at winning these exciting prizes:

Raffle Items

Auction Items

Horseshoe Hat Rack
Horseshoe Wine Rack
Signed Ball from British and Irish Lions
Signed Brisbane Bullets ball
ARIAT Gift Basket
Handmade coasters, toiletries, and duffle bag
German Beer from Barrells and Stills

Kilcoy Global "Carton of striploin/porterhouse"
Cairns trip for a couple or family (day trip to island). Choice of accommodation, rental car.
2 case of Ekka Wine

Gala Charity Partner

Proceeds from the Ekka Gala will support Outback Futures, as well as the RNA Foundation.

Outback Futures is a not-for-profit contributing to thriving bush communities. It is making a lifetime of difference to outback Queensland kids, teens, and adults by giving them access to much needed allied and mental health services.

Outback Futures also works with bush communities to build whole of community wellbeing and tackle mental health issues. By going the extra mile, the Outback Future's team is helping address the disadvantage of distance experienced by our remotest Queenslanders.