Facilities

Facilities at a glance

The ground floor of the Royal International Convention Centre - Brisbane Australia features 4,500 square metres of space which fronts 1,800 square metres of flexible open Plaza space.
Level One features three flexible halls totalling 3,210 square metres plus 1,500 square metres of foyer space and a 1,200 square metre commercial kitchen.
It also houses seven meeting rooms of flexible combinations totalling 630 square metres plus two board rooms.
Apart from featuring the new worldclass convention centre, the RNA Showgrounds features unique facilities that no other venue nationally can offer.
They include:
- A main arena with grandstands capable of accommodating 20,000 people.
- Amusement areas.
- Stabling for 740 horses and accommodation for 1,600 large animals at any one time, ideal for agricultural and equestrian events.
- Onsite parking for up to 2,700 vehicles.
- A range of indoor and outdoor venues ideal for events of all sizes.
- In-house technical provider.

One of the most unique features of the centre is its world-class custom built operable ceiling grid system which can cut exhibition set-up time by up to a day.
It is the only centre in Australia to feature this state of the art rigging system.
It involves 39 square metre frames each capable of a 700kg load and each fitted with power and network ports.
They are able to be lowered by remote control for banners, lighting, audio visual equipment and other materials which can be fitted with ease and importantly, without the need for scissor lifts.
It means less labour, less time and less set-up cost.

In its first year of operation, the 22,000 square metre Royal International Convention Centre - Brisbane Australia is expected to stage 140 events attracting almost 30,000 people and inject an estimated $20 million in economic benefit to Brisbane.
Within three years, the centre is expected to attract 220 events annually generating tens of millions of dollars for the Brisbane economy.

World-class catering facilities feature 12 of the latest designed self-cooking centres, capable of serving 2,600 plates in 40 minutes.
Featuring state of the art design, the cooking centres enable us to produce fresh food on a daily basis for large numbers, this is unique considering many venues currently use Regethermic cooking systems.
The self-cooking centres feature a computerised system which enables us to track and monitor the quality of food being served.
A team of in-house executive chefs will tailor a menu to suit all needs and budgets and are able to cater for multiple events at any one time from unobtrusive side entry points.
The Royal International Convention Centre - Brisbane Australia is a multipurpose venue capable of holding more than a dozen catered events at any one time.

Located 1.6 kms from the CBD and in near proximity to a range of 3-5 star hotels.
Located 15 minutes from Brisbane's domestic and international airports.
Located beside the Royal Brisbane Hospital.
Accessible to public transport.

The $2.9 billion 15 year regeneration project is the largest Brownfield development of its kind in Australia and the most significant urban renewal project in Brisbane since Southbank.
With 340,000 square metres of new residential and commercial development, once completed the precinct is expected to be home to 3,000 residents and 15,000 people working throughout the retail and office precincts.
The Royal International Convention Centre - Brisbane Australia is part of stage one of this exciting project.
The RNA Showgrounds will continue to be home to the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka).