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John Reid Pavilion at Brisbane Showgrounds


Why you'll love this venue

  • World-class and lifestyle precinct
  • 1.5 kilometres from city CBD
  • Home to the Royal International Convention Centre
With its soaring ceilings and inspired architectural design, John Reid Pavilion provides a unique blank canvas for events of all sizes and themes. Event planners from a variety of industries have kept this versatile venue in high demand.

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Packages, Menus & Offers

Please note, that pricing and inclusions may be subject to change without notice. We recommend confirming with the venue prior to booking to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.


Room Layouts & Capacity

Theatre1477
Standing2000
Banquet770

Amenities & Extras

$= Additional Cost

Food & Beverage

Bar Tab$
Coffee / Tea$
Filtered Water$
Venue Offers Catering$

Audio Visual Equipment (AV)

Microphone$
Projector$
Speakers$
Stage$
TV$

Other Amenities & Extras

Accessible
Accommodation$
Air Con
Dance Floor$
External Music or DJ$
Furniture Hire$
Lighting$
Natural light
On-Site Parking$
Restroom
Security$
Sustainable
WiFi

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Boon Hoe Chew

August 19, 2024

The Ekka is always a fun day. Saw the dog show, the fabulous cakes and art work. Had a ride, got show bags and saw more gorgeous animals. 💯

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Penny Roberts

August 20, 2024

Ekka was amazing and can't wait for Octoberfest next. Wonderful huge grounds and facilities all around! I wish I could have stayed for the Fireworks and enjoys the entire time! Looking forward to next year 🙂

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Mansory_

August 21, 2024

Went twice this year for ekka and I had so much fun! Me and my friends spent a few hours there trying some of the food, watching people shear sheep’s and getting educated about milk production in Australia. I highly recommend coming to the Ekka it is just a few days a year and it’s totally worth it! Do something different get out of your routine, try new things.

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D K

August 25, 2024

Really fun day and night at EKKA 2024. Congratulations to all the organisers. Respect for farmers. There were so many activities to watch as well as participate.

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Helen McKean

August 15, 2024

The Ekka is always a fun day. Saw the dog show, the fabulous cakes and art work. Had a ride, got show bags and saw more gorgeous animals. 💯


Venue Hours

Monday08:00am-Midnight
Tuesday08:00am-Midnight
Wednesday08:00am-Midnight
Thursday08:00am-Midnight
Friday08:00am-Midnight
Saturday08:00am-Midnight
Sunday08:00am-Midnight
Pricing Price on request

Event Types

18th Birthday Party21st Birthday Party30th Birthday Party40th Birthday Party50th Birthday PartyAGMAwards DinnerBar MitzvahBirthday PartyChristeningChristmas PartyCocktail PartyConcertConferenceCorporate FunctionCorporate OffsiteCorporate RetreatDinnerEnd of Financial Year PartyEngagement PartyExhibitionFunctionGala DinnerMeetingNetworking EventProduct LaunchResidential ConferenceSchool FormalSeminarTrade ShowTrainingTrivia NightUniversity BallWeddingWedding CeremonyWorkshop