Showgrounds

The historic is a world-class events and lifestyle precinct, located just 1.5km from the city’s CBD and 15 minutes from . 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 , to suit any occasion or need. With 21 event spaces operating across more than 20 hectares, the Showgrounds offers clients unparalleled versatility from major music festivals to international conferences and five-star event experiences. The Brisbane Showgrounds is owned and operated by the RNA, whose core charter is to celebrate and champion the essential role agriculture plays in the everyday lives of Queenslanders. All revenue is reinvested back into this charter.

King Street Rydges Hotel

King Street is one of Brisbane’s most popular dining and Stay at the four and a half star, 208 room Rydges Hotel. retail precincts. It features more than 25 specialty stores It's conveniently located directly across the road from the and is just a one minute walk from our Royal International Royal International Convention Centre and features a bar, Convention Centre. From cosy cafes to late-night cocktails restaurant, 24 hour gym and heated outdoor swimming pool. and award-winning restaurants, King Street has something to satisfy every appetite.

T +61 7 3253 3900 E [email protected] W brisbaneshowgrounds.com.au Main Arena Marquee 1

The magnificent open space of the Main Arena invokes Marquee 1 is a large undercover space located in a sense of the spectacular. From music festivals to Sideshow Alley. It’s a well-known music festival venue and large scale dinners and expos, this venue is one of the is also perfect for exhibitions. Marquee 1 can be used Brisbane Showgrounds’ most well-known and historically with walls open or closed, giving it an indoor/outdoor feel, significant. perfect for the warm Queensland climate. Venue Capacity Venue Capacity Grandstand: 18,000 Standing: 7,380 Standing: 15,000

Exhibition Building John Reid Pavilion

Everything you need for a well-organised event lies within With its soaring ceilings and inspired architectural design, the Exhibition Building. From the loading dock, accessed John Reid Pavilion provides a unique blank canvas for via for a direct trouble-free set up, to the events of all sizes and themes. Located on the main road private organiser's office overlooking the exhibition area, of Gregory Terrace, this prime location makes it a popular this venue offers it all. venue for warehouse sales and exhibitions. Venue Capacity Venue Capacity Banquet: 1,430 Banquet: 770 Theatre: 2,800 Theatre: 1,477 Cocktail: 4,000 Cocktail: 2,000 Booths (3x3m): 190 Booths (3x3m): 97

What’s on the menu Having your event outdoors doesn’t mean your guests can’t experience the same award-winning produce served in our Royal International Convention Centre. Live food station Charred uses only Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show award-winning beef and lamb, with guests able to enjoy 400 day grain fed Tajima Wagyu served with condiments and artisan bread rolls.