Food & Beverage Pink Cheese Toasties from PINKS since 1963: Enjoy the Ekka-first colourful pink cheese toasties featuring golden, crispy bread sandwiched with oozing, melted cheese and a vibrant pink twist that’s as delicious as it is eye-catching. Sip & Dumpling Cup from Dumpling King: A perfectly paired cup featuring fragrant Lychee Jasmin Iced Tea underneath and freshly made dumplings in the top compartment for the ultimate grab and go treat. Bianco Lobster Bar: Indulge in rich garlic butter lobster, or fried ravioli with Vodka sauce while sipping on a refreshing Aperol Spritz or Champagne. Steak & Shake from Blackstone BBQ: Imagine bite-sized, perfectly seared steak nestled atop golden, crispy fries, accompanied by garlic herb butter in a convenient cup…then SHAKE IT UP! Dragon Breath Ice Cream Dumplings from Fruity Poppin: Bite into Fruity Poppin’s handcrafted sweetcorn puffs as cascading liquid nitrogen creates a mystical dragon’s breath effect. Dirty Soda Sisters: Each Dirty Soda is a canvas, letting you mix sparkling soda with flavoured syrups and cream. Hot Honey Fried Chicken + Chicken Nuggets with Caviar from Chicky Chicky Bang Bang: Get ready for a flavour explosion from Chicky Chicky Bang Bang who are serving up crispy, golden chicken with serious crunch. Scallop Burger + Nashville Hot Pickle on a stick from Burgerhead: The Nashville Pickle combines bold Nashville seasoning with the tangy snap of a pickle while their burger is sandwiched between two crispy golden potato scallops! Interactive Animal Adventures The Goat Shed – A Farm Experience: Get up close with friendly dairy goats and their kids, watch live milking demonstrations, meet the farmers, and learn where goat milk comes from at The Goat Shed.
Music Chris Cobb and James Blundell: Chris Cobb will perform at Ekka with special guest and country music legend James Blundell, bringing heartfelt storytelling and a modern country sound to the Plaza Music Stage. Jarrad Wrigley: Emerging Australian country artist Jarrad Wrigley will bring his high-energy country sound to XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & Grill, performing songs that celebrate rural life with honesty, humour and heart. Jaydin Shingleton: 2026 Toyota Star maker Grand Finalist and contestant on The Voice, Jaydin Shingleton is a rising country artist known for his powerful vocals, high-energy performances, and genuine connection with audiences both on and off the stage. ELEEA: singer-songwriter ELEEA blends the fearlessness of a solo backpacker with the polish of an award-winning folk/ country artist. NVR EVR - DJ Set: Èva Ilov’s NVR EVR DJ set will bring a high- energy mix of pop, dance, and rhythm to Ekka, drawing on her experience as an Australian Idol contestant, live performer, and DJ. Rides In 2026, Ekka has three vibrant carnival precincts delivering non-stop thrills and magical moments for the young and young- at-heart – B105 Sideshow Alley, Kids Carnival, and the new Machinery Hill Kids Zone. New rides include: Showbags 2026 brings 356+ showbags to The Courier-Mail Showbag Pavilion, with 93 new bags making their debut including: The Mandalorian – Grogu; Premier League Showbags; F1 Kit Kat; Ovaltine Showbag; Fuggler; Twinkle Glory Showbag; and Vegemite.
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