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Joel the Juggler with Eric the Robotic Dog: Joel the Juggler and his robotic dog Eric will dazzle audiences with their jawdropping juggling feats, clever tricks, and interactive antics. Threads of Time: Celebrating 150 Years of Fashion: Fashion, theatre, and 150 years of history will collide in this showstopping, family-friendly production, celebrating style and storytelling. Human Marvels Side Show Circus: Perfect for the whole family, this high energy production features amazing acts of skill from three larger-than-life performers including international strongman, The Great Gordo Gamsby; the sword-swallowing Space Cowboy; and master contortionist Ruby Rubberlegs. Farmyard Friends Stage Show: Join us for a delightful adventure when everyone’s favourite farmyard friends take to the stage in a talent quest full of laughs. Sand Sculpture Display & Workshops: Mum and Dad can sit back and relax while the kids become kings and queens of the castle at the Ekka Sand Sculpture Display and Workshops. Beyblade Tournament: One of the world’s most exciting competitive toy phenomena is coming to the Ekka for the very first time, with a live Beyblade Tournament. Business in the Front, Party in the Back — Mulletfest hits the Ekka: Ekka’s inaugural Mulletfest competition supported by Farm Angels, will see competitors from across the country battle it out for mullet glory. Flanno for a Farmer by Farm Angels: Ekka crowds are invited to pull on their flannelette shirts and be part of a world record attempt for the most flannels in one place. Hour of Power presented by Horsey People: Take a break and enjoy an action-packed lunchtime entertainment show in the Main Arena.
A selection of what’s new at the 2026 Ekka. Competitions
Beef Cattle: This year, Charolais is the feature breed and will also be the largest group of cattle at the Brisbane Showgrounds with over 250 entered. Cake Decorating: This year’s new theme is “Sewing”. Creative Art and Craft: New classes including 150th Tapestry, Doll, Decorative Handcraft, Headpiece, Papercraft, and Ceramic/ Porcelain. Fashions on the Field: Two new stylish classes - Fashions of the Past (pre-1960) – and Fashions for the Future. Floristry: To celebrate Ekka’s 150th anniversary entrants are invited to create a dried and preserved floral arrangement that reflects “any era of Ekka”, an arrangement that reflects “the evolution of Ekka, or decorate real beards, moustaches, and hats in the revamped Beards, Mo’s and Big Hats class. Natural Fibres Make & Model: New themed classes: Denim through the Ages, “1940s” for senior school student entrants, and “1800s to 1930s” for Open Adults. Painting and Drawing: A new and exciting class – Urban/ Abstract (any medium). Poultry, Pigeons, Birds and Eggs: New Champion trophy - The Don Chandler Perpetual Councillors Award for Most Successful Exhibitor. Quilts: The new class - Ekka Memories – invites entrants to stitch together their memories of Ekka. Entertainment Ekka Dance Eisteddfod: The inaugural Ekka Dance Eisteddfod features top performers and standout routines from 24 Queensland dance schools and studios.
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