Vision unveiled for Brisbane Showgrounds

Queenslanders can take a first look at the vision for the upgraded Brisbane Showgrounds Main Arena, which will form part of the new Brisbane Athletes Village.

The Brisbane Showgrounds will remain home to Queensland's iconic Ekka through to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond, as the precinct enters an exciting new chapter.

Delivered in partnership with the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) and Lendlease, the project will revitalise the Brisbane Showgrounds while preserving its role as the home of the Ekka.

Planned upgrades include a new Machinery Hill grandstand, a new Horse Pavilion and accessibility improvements to the 20,000-seat Main Arena.

Early works are already underway, including restoration of two heritage-listed grandstands and planning and design activities for the Main Arena upgrade. Main works are expected to begin following the 2026 Ekka.

Upon completion, the Brisbane Athletes Village will accommodate more than 10,000 athletes and officials during the Olympic Games and 5,000 during the Paralympic Games. Following the Games, the village will leave a lasting community legacy of around 1,800 new homes at the revitalised Brisbane Showgrounds precinct.

The development forms part of the broader Victoria Park Precinct, helping create a connected destination for sport, entertainment, recreation and community life that will benefit Queenslanders for decades to come.

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