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What to do on the Brisbane Ekka Show Holiday

12 August 2018 by brisbanista Leave a Comment

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With the Ekka show a public holiday in Brisbane, it’s frustrating most places are closed. Here are some ideas on how to enjoy your day off:

  • Brave the crowds at the Ekka – don’t forget to check out our Handy Guide of What to Eat at the Ekka
  • Head to Ipswich, Moreton Bay, Logan or the coast.
  • Netflix and chill
  • Head to the cinema to watch one of these recently released films
  • Grab a page-turning just published Australian book

Brisbane cafes and restaurants which are open: [check times]

  • 8 Thai – Mout Ommaney – 10 am to 6 pm
  • Pizza Commune – Enogerra 4 pm to 8 pm
  • Swift Espresso – Paddington – 6:15 am to 11 am
  • Workshop 14 Bar – Hamilton – from 5 pm

Events on the show holiday:

  • Espresso Martini Festival
  • Wolff Barista Meister 2018 – Aeropress competition open to the public
  • Pink concert at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre
  • Rareski Shareski IV: The Quadrupel Session at Brewski
  • Pub Trivia at Newstead Brewing
  • Giggle Trivia at Jubilee Hotel

Please confirm opening times directly with the venue before you head off. Don’t forget you may need to pay a surcharge for the public holiday.

Information correct: 14 August 2018. Please check the times on social media before heading out.

Photo credit by Thomas Young on Unsplash

Filed Under: Play, What to do Tagged With: Brisbane, Ekka, holiday, show

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