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Brisbane’s most flexible event space
The historic Brisbane Showgrounds is a world-class events and lifestyle precinct located just 1.5km from the city’s CBD.
It’s home to the state-of-the-art Royal International Convention Centre (Royal ICC), a four and a half star Rydges Hotel and vibrant King Street dining and retail hub, making it a sought-after and leading events destination.
Whether it’s an intimate gathering for 20 or an event for 25,000, the Brisbane Showgrounds offers the largest and most versatile range of indoor and outdoor venues in Queensland, to suit any occasion.
From corporate functions and conferences to music festivals, more than 250 events hosting a total of one million people are staged at the Showgrounds each year, including Queensland’s largest event the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka).
The Royal ICC is one of Queensland’s largest convention and exhibition centres featuring 4,000 square metres of event space.
The Royal International Convention Centre (Royal ICC) has been awarded Green Globe Certification, making it one of the most environmentally sustainable event venues of its kind in the nation.
We’re proud our Royal ICC has become Australia’s only convention centre to achieve this certification from the global leader in sustainability certification – Green Globe.
Home to the state-of-the-art Royal International Convention Centre
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29 Jun
Chris Hadfield's Journey to the Cosmos 2025
Join Colonel Chris Hadfield – acclaimed astronaut, test pilot, spacewalker, spaceship commander, and best-selling author – for a captivating journey into the majesty of our planet and the vast universe beyond. In this visually stunning event, Chris will present never-before-seen space imagery of Earth, the Moon, Mars, and more, in an awe-inspiring exploration of discovery.
04 - 08 Jun
Let's Go Queensland Caravan & Camping Supershow 2025
The biggest caravanning event in Queensland will be on at the Brisbane Showgrounds from 4 - 8 June, 2025 and will feature almost every major RV brand available on the market today!
19 - 20 Jul
TSXPO 2025
The 44th annual Brisbane Tertiary Studies and Careers Expo TSXPO incorporating the QLD Work & Skills Expo will be held on Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th July 2025 from 10am – 4pm on both days at the RICC, Brisbane Showgrounds, Brisbane. Admission is FREE!
Whether it’s an intimate gathering for 20 or an event for 25,000, the Brisbane Showgrounds offers the largest and most versatile range of indoor and outdoor venues in Queensland, to suit any occasion. From corporate functions and conferences to music festivals, more than 250 events hosting a total of one million people are staged at the Showgrounds each year, including Queensland’s largest event the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka).