Are you looking for Ekka discounts tickets and cheap Ekka tickets for your family this year?
We know how to get a family of 4 into the Ekka for under $60. AND we know how to get a single ticket for $16.93!! FACT!
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Ekka discount tickets went on sale on the Ekka website at midday on Friday 26 June 2026. The website gave the first 15,000 people 50% off tickets.
Email subscribers were then offered a 30% discount until midday Monday 29 June, 2026.
If you missed out, bookmark this page as these discounts are changing regularly, as I am updating this page daily with every discount I know about in the lead up to the Ekka. This includes entry, rides, food and show bags.
Enjoy Ekka Sunday with 20% off kids’ tickets (ages 5–14) and 2-for-1 Kids Carnival rides from 9:30am–2:30pm.
Use code: VGTRE20
The Ekka are currently offering 20% off Ekka tickets using code BG5R4. If you are reading this after that date, try using code: MOO15 for 15% off Ekka tickets. Copy the code and go to their website to take advantage of this discount.
Families tip: Make sure you enter your code BEFORE you choose your date as illustrated just to the right below the image in my screenshot below: (and scroll down for more Ekka discounts)
With the countdown to the ‘the Royal Queensland Show’ on, the Ekka at the Brisbane Showgrounds are offering families opportunities to save again this year by pre-purchasing their Ekka tickets online for the 10 days of show. We have a range of family discount passes including single parent families, ride packages and more.
Families Magazine are the recognised experts in providing trustworthy Ekka resources, as evidenced in our multitude of Channel 9 News appearances showing you how to save at the Ekka! In this article we have listed all the current discounts for the Ekka and deals we know of for 2026.
BUT FIRST: Make sure you read our detailed Ekka Guide. Then you will know everything we know about making the most of your Ekka experience!
VIP subscribers deals for entry tickets
This year the Ekka again will be giving a sweet discount on specific tickets. These are for people attending on a Super Saver Day which are 20% cheaper than weekends and the public holiday!
Ticket purchasers are required to select a day to attend so the Ekka when they buy their tickets online. This is so the Ekka can manage daily capacities. If you’re looking at returning on multiple days, a new transaction is required for each different date. Remember, when you buy your tickets that some days are cheaper than others…
Families save BIG on Super Saver days
Buy a Family Ticket and adults get in at kid’s prices! Even better, combine a Family Ticket and attend on a Super Saver Day and you’ll SAVE 20% off full price tickets! Normally a family tickets (2 adults + 2 kids – aged 5 – 14 years) is $92.95, but on super saver days it’s only $74.36!
That means that the cheapest tickets for the Ekka in 2026, now that additional discount codes have ended, are these:
Cheapest tickets to the Ekka 2026
- $74.36 for 2 adults + 2 kids on Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri or
- $22.36 per individual if you go after 4pm the ‘Twilight tickets’ on on Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
Ekka discounts for rides and food
But we know how to save on more than just entrance. We have also listed the discounts you can get on rides and food.
If you want to know how much the rides cost in 2026 you can see all the Ekka ride prices here.
Rides and games passes available in 2026
These have now been confirmed for 2026. Make sure to download the Ekka Fun Pass app! Save up to 20% on rides: $50 ride credits for only $45, or $100 ride credits for $85, or $150 ride credits for only $120.
*note the EKKA is adding a ‘service fee’ charge on these which add a few cents per order!
Food passes 2026
Ekka is not offering food card passes this year, but you can pre-purchase your strawberry sundaes for a small saving, getting one for $7 or 4 for $26.
Ride cards details
NOT VALID FOR GAMES. ONLY VALID FOR CARNIVAL RIDES.
Read our 2024 Ekka SHOWBAG review here
RNA Membership
You can become an RNA member for an annual fee of between $150 (Country Adult) and $165 (City Adult). Among other benefits, members receive one member pass and one transferable guest pass, enabling free 9 day admission to Ekka for you and a guest (bring a different friend each day).
Membership badges will be posted from late June.
Click here to find out more and to become a member
How much do rides cost at the Ekka this year?
Experience the thrills and excitement of the Ekka with three adrenaline-charged carnival precincts.
If you’re a serious adrenaline junkie or looking for the classic family favourites like the giant Ferris wheel, head to Sideshow Alley. The 100+ rides and games will have you laughing (or screaming!) for hours.
While the little daredevils are guaranteed a fun-filled time at the Children’s Carnival near the RACQ Animal Nursery.
The average cost of a Children’s Carnival ride at the Ekka is around $10 this year with some being cheaper and some being more expensive.
FREE things to do at the Ekka
There are more than 300 free things to do and see each day at the Ekka this year which makes it a family friendly, low budget opportunity if you plan your day/s appropriately.
Ekka last day specials
If you are like me and love a bargain, you might want to consider going to the Ekka again on the last day! On the last Sunday of show, designated outlets around the Ekka grounds will be offering 2 for 1 of your favourite food items – double the fun without blowing out the budget.
Looking for EKKA parking?
Sadly this year, Secure Parking is not offering discounted parking. 🙁 But we have written about the best options for their parking stations nearest the Ekka so you can compare prices to find one that suits you! AND I have even found FREE places to park within walking distance of the Ekka! #winning Click here for your parking discounts for the Ekka.
Want more Ekka fun?
As the sun sets over Brisbane the Ekka excitement ramps up with a HUGE 1.5 hour EkkaNITES program sure to delight families. We’ve got the low down on Ekka fireworks!
Ekka for toddlers can be amazing offering new experiences, cute animals, and plenty of FUN for Queensland’s youngest residents! Read our post detailing the best things at Ekka for Toddlers.
Looking for accommodation near the Ekka?
Check out these options:
- Budget: Lylo – Fortitude Valley
- Mid-range: Rydges – Fortitude Valley
- Luxury: Calile Hotel – Fortitude Valley
Great tips! I never knew about the early bird discounts. Can’t wait to grab my tickets for Ekka 2024—this post is super helpful!
Hi, thanks for all the info. Your promo code doesn’t work, unfortunately. When trying to add it during checkout, the Ekka website says it’s expired, though your page says it’s for this year.
Where can I buy a pensioner ticket n does my career get in I’ve got a companion card
Where can I buy my ticket for a pensioner n does my career get in free I’ve got a companion card
the sundae15 code isnt working
Buy a ticket for single parent pass.
EKKA is offering discounted food and ride passes the same as you mentioned NOT being offered for 2019 from 5.1 in your table of contents.
What I can’t find is if a single $150 ride pass is able to be used by all members of the family or just one individual.
Tiffany, Where can I buy these cheap ride tickets?
You’ll need to pre-purchase them from the EKKA website!
When does the ekka open for the presale tickets pls? Or is it just the 9th as mentioned above? Thank you.
Where do I buy or get EKKA tickets for a family (2 adults & 2 children) either cheaper then normal entry, half-price or less, or free entry. I am a low-income family with concession card.
Answered by email – but the discount code in our article applies a 10% reduction in price.
Well said Sal!!
Take your own drinks and food. This saves a bundle. Set a limited one food sample bag & one novelty bag. Two rides.
Spend the day looking at the free displays and animals. So much more to the EKKA than rides & bags.
Adult and child $42 ticket. If you go Tuesday 9th there are 2 for 1 rides all day. If you are a member of RACQ you can also get Unlimited Rides band $50 but this is for Thursday only 10am-2pm. Entry tickets are same price there also. Rides are $8-$12 each normally. ?
Can anyone give me advice on cheapest options to go to Ekka im a songle mum of a 13yr old and have never been to the Ekka , want to take him this year obviously hell want to go on some rides , ive looked at all the passes snd ss ususl a family 2x ad 2x kids thy look like great concessions but im a fam 1x ad 1x child ….
I want to budget so he can do some rides slso does anyone kn9w its confussing when u try and work it out
Please help