Official Opening Ceremony WHEN: 5.30pm, Saturday 8 August LOCATION: Main Arena
NEW! Hour of Power presented by Horsey People WHEN: 12.30pm to 1.30pm, Tuesday 11 to Sunday 16 August (excluding Saturday 15 August) Take a break and enjoy an action-packed lunchtime entertainment show in the Main Arena. From the wit and wisdom of traditional bush poetry to the skill and precision of Australia’s best Ute drivers and their Tribute to the Precision Driving Team, there’s something for everyone. Feel the adrenaline soar as the Aussie FMX riders launch into the sky and perform gravity-defying stunts, then watch in awe as talented sheep dogs and their handlers demonstrate the remarkable partnership that has been at the heart of rural Australia for generations. Grab a seat, bring your friends and family, and enjoy a lunchtime filled with laughs, thrills, and unforgettable entertainment. Beaut Ute Competition & Parade WHEN: Saturday 15 August all day & Sunday 16 August 12:30pm Calling all Ute enthusiasts! The humble Aussie Ute has been a mainstay on Australian roads for almost a century and this year they return to the Ekka for their very own grand parade. Known as the home of choice for kelpies to toolboxes and much more, the Ekka’s Beaut Ute competition pays homage to these souped-up, much-loved machines. More than 20 Utes and their proud owners will compete across several classes including Street, BnS, 4x4, and Novelty. They will display their utes on Saturday outside of the Large Animal Pavilion, before the owners roar their engines to life and proudly parade around the Main Arena from 12:30 pm on the last day of Ekka, showcasing their vehicles’ personality, pride, and true-blue Australian spirit.
In its 150th year, the Ekka’s Official Opening Ceremony, held on the first day of Show to welcome guests from across Queensland, is one special event not to be missed. Rich in heritage and tradition, the ceremony features a Welcome to Country, the Blessing of the Plough, performances by the Australian Army Band Brisbane, a display by the Queensland Mounted Police, and more. The 2026 Ekka will be officially opened by the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland. Grand Parade WHEN: 1.30pm to 2.15pm, Wednesday 12 August A wonderful Ekka tradition, the Grand Parade brings the very best of the Show into centre ring. From the tiniest Grand Champion Fish to the towering Grand Champion Stud Bull, the parade proudly showcases the champions across all competitions including goats, dairy cattle, cats, dogs, horses, horticulture, Showgirl entrants and more. Steeped in history, the Grand Parade has evolved from early livestock displays, including in 1901 to welcome the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York.
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