Brisbane Showgrounds Equipment Hire
Planning an event or booking a stall at the Brisbane Showgrounds? Event Rentals is the hire partner recommended by the venue — the team that already knows the site’s access gates, bump-in windows and logistics. Marquees, fencing, toilets, furniture, catering, staging, exhibition panels and more, delivered on time.
With more than 40 years in event hire, Event Rentals is fully insured, carries a wide range of compliant, tested equipment, and is recommended by Brisbane Showgrounds — and because we’re on-site across the precinct most weeks, we know exactly what your event needs. Browse equipment online or email sales@eventrentals.com.au for your quote.
Hire equipment for Brisbane Showgrounds
The historic Brisbane Showgrounds is a world-class events and lifestyle precinct located just 1.5km from the city’s CBD. Event Rentals supplies hire equipment to all event spaces including the Arena, Royal International Convention Centre, Exhibition Building, John Reid Pavilion, Marquee 1 /2, Sideshow Alley, Stockmen’s, the Plaza and more.
Event Rentals is a Brisbane Showgrounds recommended supplier for temporary infrastructure and equipment hire. We coordinate your order around the venue, event dates and nominated delivery windows.
Request a fast quote or call 1300 421 114 / sales@eventrentals.com.au
Why choose Event Rentals for Brisbane Showgrounds
Brisbane Showgrounds sends organisers our way because we know the precinct inside out — access procedures, event timelines, pack-down. Working with a supplier already familiar with the site saves you time, cuts complexity, and means every detail is handled by an experienced team.
“Brisbane Showgrounds recommends Event Rentals for all temporary infrastructure and equipment hire — for proven venue experience, reliable service and a thorough understanding of the precinct.” — Brisbane Showgrounds
Equipment available
Choose equipment for a single stand, a brand activation or a precinct-scale event:
- Marquees, from market-size structures to large guest installations
- Temporary fencing and crowd-management equipment
- Portable toilets and hygiene equipment
- Catering and hospitality equipment
- Audio visual and electrical equipment
- Furniture
- Flooring and staging
- Exhibition and display panels
Hire for event organisers
Use one experienced supplier for temporary infrastructure, furniture, staging, catering equipment and site-wide requirements. We plan delivery, placement and collection around the schedule provided for your event.
Hire for exhibitors and stallholders
Order a practical fit-out for your allocated stand or activation space. Tell us your event, dates, stand or space number and required equipment so our team can prepare an accurate quote and coordinate delivery.
Because we service the Showgrounds most weeks, precinct deliveries are often more efficient — helping keep pricing competitive.
Brisbane Showgrounds access and delivery
Venue address: Brisbane Showgrounds, 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, Queensland 4006. See the venue’s official directions and parking information.
Loading gates, vehicle access and delivery windows can vary by event and event space. When requesting a quote, provide your event name, venue space, organiser or exhibitor contact, bump-in date and time, and pack-down requirements. Event Rentals will confirm the applicable delivery and collection arrangements before the job is scheduled. After-hours requests are subject to availability and should be raised as early as possible.
Event spaces served
We supply equipment across the precinct, including the Main Arena, Royal International Convention Centre, Exhibition Building, John Reid Pavilion, Marquee 1 and 2, Sideshow Alley, Stockmen’s areas and The Plaza. For current venue specifications, capacities and access information, see the official Brisbane Showgrounds venue guide.
Recent Brisbane Showgrounds projects
Our page-specific project gallery includes pagoda marquees at Alexandria Park, temporary fencing and portable amenities, infrastructure installed for the Ekka and Labour Day events, and exhibition panels inside John Reid Pavilion. These examples show the range of equipment and spaces our team services across the precinct.
Frequently asked questions
No. Event Rentals is a recommended supplier, not a compulsory one. Organisers often choose us because our team already knows the precinct and its event-delivery requirements.
Book as soon as your dates and requirements are known. Orders can usually be adjusted as the event approaches, and last-minute requests may be possible subject to equipment, transport and crew availability.
Yes. We deliver throughout the precinct and coordinate around the event’s nominated bump-in arrangements. Include your event name and stand or space number with your enquiry.
Yes. We schedule delivery and collection around the access windows supplied for the event. Confirm the current event instructions with your organiser or venue contact.
Yes. Event Rentals carries public liability and workers compensation cover. Equipment is maintained and tested, electrical items are tagged, and marquee installations follow applicable HRIA guidance.
