Brisbane residents are gearing up for a mega weekend across the river city, with a stack of events on the cards for the whole family.
Ekka!
It’s all about strawberry sundaes, fireworks, farm animals and showbags when the Ekka kicks off from Saturday 10 August at the RNA Showgrounds.
Almost 380 different types of show bags will be up for grabs, with 77 new bags on offer in 2024 and prices still starting at $2 each (then ranging much, much higher in some instances).
This year, organisers are trying to look after the hip pocket of locals by offering a new Ekka Tuckshop, with food offerings $5 and under.
For the evening Ekka Nites lineup’s return, live performances will shine when the sun goes down. As well as lighting up the heavens with fireworks and drones, expect everything from galloping horses and stunt performers to country karaoke.
For tickets and more details, head to the Ekka website.
Olympic Live Sites
The Olympic buzz is continuing across Brisbane as residents start to imagine what we can expect as a host city in 2032.
For those loving the games, there’s still time to soak up the atmosphere at Olympic Live sites across Brisbane and cheer for our athletes with others.
Where?
Southbank
Southbank has been named the home of Brisbane’s 2024 Olympic Live Site.
Catch all the heart thumping moments on our larger-than-life screen, broadcasting the Channel 9 live coverage from 6am to midnight daily. Enjoy a buzzing atmosphere with food trucks, interactive games, activities and more.
All this excitement will be happening under South Bank’s four-story tall Paris Tower. After dark, you can watch it light up in gold, silver, and bronze to celebrate our Aussies claiming their place on the podium.
Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics LIVE and FREE!
- 26 July – 11 August 2024 Olympics live 6 am – midnight
- 28 August – 8 September 2024 Paralympics live 6 am – midnight
Olympics & Paralympics LIVE, South Bank, proudly supported by the Queensland Government.
Post Office Square, Brisbane CBD
Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be broadcast on the big screen in Post Office Square.
While you’re there, take part in your own games with giant Jenga, giant Connect 4 and ring toss.
Dates and times:
- Olympics broadcast
- Saturday 27 July until Monday 12 August 2024
- Mondays to Sundays 11am-8pm
- Opening ceremony: Saturday 27 July from 4am-7am
- Closing ceremony: Monday 12 August from 4am-7am
- Paralympics broadcast
- Thursday 29 August until Monday 9 September 2024
- Mondays to Sundays 11am-8pm
- Opening ceremony: Thursday 29 August from 4am-7am
- Closing ceremony: Monday 9 September from 4am-7am
Westfield Chermside
When: Friday 26 July – Sunday 11 Aug
Where: Under the Dome, Level 2 and Outside Rebel, Level 2
Bring your energy and cheer on The Australian Team as they go for gold in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! We’ve got your Olympic coverage sorted with an official Live Site so you can catch all the action live-streamed from Paris, so you can watch all the action all day, every day!
See the schedule thanks to Nine, Your Home of the Olympics & Paralympics.
The Paralympic Live Sites will commence from 29 August until 9 September.
RUGBY UNION: WALLABIES
It’s a sell out at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday 10 August when the Wallabies take on the Springboks (South Africa) at 2.30pm.
