RNA Showgrounds

As the city of Brisbane has grown and changed from its colonial roots, so has one of its most enduring icons - the RNA Showgrounds.

Always reflecting the society growing up around it, the RNA Showgrounds has long been an integral element of Queensland life.

From the venue for a World War II field hospital to international sporting events and music festivals, the RNA Showgrounds has moved with the times.

That's the exact vision of a group of colonists had when they met at the Brisbane Town Hall in August 1875, to form the National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (the RNA).

Their charter was to promote Queensland's agricultural and industrial development, and to provide an opportunity for country and urban residents to celebrate together, through an annual event now synonymous with the Showgrounds...The Royal Queensland Show, or 'Ekka'.

For ten days in August, the RNA Showgrounds is home to Queensland's Ekka, but with 22 versatile venues situated on 22 hectares of Brisbane's best real estate, the Showgrounds is also the perfect venue for your special event...

A central location

Located adjacent to the Brisbane CBD, the RNA Showgrounds is bordered by Bowen Bridge Road, O'Connell Terrace, St Paul's Terrace and Gregory Terrace at Bowen Hills. We are situated en-route to the Brisbane Domestic and International Airports, and are in easy reach of the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.

Venues with character

With its tree-lined vistas, outdoor entertainment areas and elegant, functional rooms of all shapes and sizes, the RNA Showgrounds can cater to the needs of any event. Whether it be an intimate cocktail party, or a large scale trade show or conference, the Showgrounds has a 'venue with character' to suit any occasion, and any size group - from 50 to 50,000 guests.

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