Gallery icon20 ImagesBrisbane-based photographer Morgan Roberts visited the showgrounds on People’s Day to document the Ekka — Brisbane’s annual agricultural show. Here are his photos from the 2026 event.August 13, 2026 — 5:55pm1/20Exhibition station has been upgraded to better accommodate crowds.Credit:Morgan Roberts2/20The Pinks food stand is still run by the Pink family, which has a history of agricultural shows dating back to 1894.Credit:Morgan Roberts3/20The Ekka People’s Day is a public holiday held on the Wednesday of every Royal Queensland Show.Credit:Morgan Roberts4/20Strawberry sundaes are an Ekka tradition.Credit:Morgan Roberts5/20Sundaes have been served here since 1950.Credit:Morgan Roberts6/20Profits from the sundaes go to the Prince Charles Hospital. Credit:Morgan Roberts7/20There are 72 rides and games across three precincts at the Ekka in 2026.Credit:Morgan Roberts8/20Thrillseekers flock to The Beast, the largest travelling ride in the southern hemisphere. Credit:Morgan Roberts9/20Most spectators give The Beast a wide berth as it swings overhead.Credit:Morgan Roberts10/20Getting footage for the social feeds.Credit:Morgan Roberts11/20Spectators at The Main Arena. Credit:Morgan Roberts12/20The showjumping competition.Credit:Morgan Roberts13/20Meeting the fans.Credit:Morgan Roberts14/20Behind the scenes.Credit:Morgan Roberts15/20Horse judging took place across a range of categories.Credit:Morgan Roberts16/20The Ekka brings the country to the city with produce, animals and entertainment. Credit:Morgan Roberts17/20It has welcomed more than 35 million people through the gates since the first show 150 years ago. Credit:Morgan Roberts18/20Sheep, dogs, cats and woodchopping also featured on People’s Day.Credit:Morgan Roberts19/20Motorcycle stunts get the crowd revved up in the daily Hour of Power.Credit:Morgan Roberts20/20An estimated 65,000 visitors attended on the Wednesday.Credit:Morgan Roberts