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Sponsor Housekeeping 2025

We are looking forward to welcoming our sponsors to Ekka 2025! 

General Ekka Info

Download the Ekka app on Android or Apple to get the most out of the Show! https://www.ekka.com.au/visit-ekka/map-ekka-app/

Important Contacts

Please save these to your mobile:

  • RNA Security – 0499 900 161 

  • Ekka Event Control Services – 07 3253 9299 

  • Emergency 24 hour number – 07 3253 9200

Ekka opening hours

8:30am on Saturday 9th August only for Opening Day Parade along Gregory Terrace from the Old Museum to Gate 1, then 9am until late daily from Sunday 10th August to Sunday 17th August

Public Transport

Public Transport – Exhibition station is open during Ekka opening hours. Prior to 9am please use alternate public transport options to travel to the Show www.translink.com.au/ekka

 

Parking

There is very limited parking is available on O’Connell Terrace, near the Large Animal Pavilion at Gate 5.

A daily rate of $37 applies, and spaces cannot be prebooked.

Nearby parking options include King Street multi storey car park, Rydges Fortitude Valley car park, Gilchrist Avenue Victoria Park, and Secure Parking at Valley Metro and McWhirters

Health and Safety Induction

Have you completed your induction and sent your confirmation email to us? If not, please do so prior to your arrival for bump in https://www.rna.org.au/media/d0vb0rvy/ekka-general-safety-induction-brief.pdf 

 

Vehicle Access Pass

Vehicle Access Passes can be applied for here https://www.ekka.com.au/get-involved/vehicle-access/ 

Vehicle Passes must be printed and displayed on the driver’s side dashboard on entry and whilst the vehicle is on site.  

This must have the driver’s mobile number displayed (if this is not known when applying, it can be added to the pass by the driver prior to entry).

A reminder that Thursday 7th and Friday 8th August are vehicle free days.  

First Aid Locations

B105 Sideshow Alley next to the Large Animal Pavilion & Kids Carnival.

Sponsor and Vehicle Access times

Sponsor and Crew passes

These passes will allow access from 7am till late.

Vehicles can ONLY access the site from 11pm to 7am.

Vehicle access outside of these hours is prohibited.

 

Designated Outdoor Smoking Areas
  • Outside Gate 1 - Costin Street Alcove 

  • Outside Gate 2 - Machinery Street 

  • Outside Gate 4 - O’Connell Terrace 

  • Outside Gate 6 - Bowen Bridge Road 

Ekka Sponsor Sundowner

Join us for a relaxed evening at the Sponsor VIP Lounge (Governor’s Pavilion), overlooking all the action in the Main Arena.

Enjoy drinks, great company, and spectacular Ekka views as we say thank you for your support.

No VIP badge required for entry – we’d love to see you there!

Ekka Media Kit

The Ekka communications team have put together the official 2025 Media Kit.

The Media Kit and Daily Press Releases can be found here

 

 

Host at The Royal Queensland Steakhouse

The Royal Queensland Steakhouse, presented by Kilcoy Global Foods is a fine dining restaurant perfect for entertaining at Ekka 2025!

Consider booking a table at the Royal Queensland Steakhouse, presented by Kilcoy Global Foods 

WHERE: Channel 7 Pavilion foyer

WHEN: Open from 12 noon daily for lunch and dinner

 

Bookings can be made here.

Thank you to all of our key partners of Ekka 2025 

Looking forward to seeing you at Ekka! 

The Ekka Marketing, Sales and Sponsorship Team 

Catrin, Chris, Kerryn, Colleen and Syafiqah (Fi) 

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