Ekka Gala

Celebrate the opening night of Ekka in style at the exclusive Ekka Gala.

Sample flavours from the Royal Queensland Awards food and beverage competitions, enjoy live music and dancing, take part in exciting auctions and raffles, view the Creative Arts & Crafts Exhibition, plus get involved in the thrilling crowd-favourite Yabby Race! 

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 12 JUNE

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Event Details

Date: Saturday, 8th August 2026

Time: 7pm – 10:30 pm

Location: Royal International Convention Centre

Dress Code: Cocktail / Jacket and Tie

Early Bird tickets are available for $99 per person for the first 150 tickets sold.

 Tickets will then be $120 per person, including evening entry to Ekka, food, beer, wine and a live band.

Spirits and Cocktails will be available for purchase.

Gala Charity Partner

Proceeds from the Ekka Gala will support Outback Futures, as well as the RNA Foundation.

Outback Futures is a not-for-profit contributing to thriving bush communities. It is making a lifetime of difference to outback Queensland kids, teens, and adults by giving them access to much needed allied and mental health services.

Outback Futures also works with bush communities to build whole of community wellbeing and tackle mental health issues. By going the extra mile, the Outback Future's team is helping address the disadvantage of distance experienced by our remotest Queenslanders.