MotorFest tickets

Entry into MotorFest is just $2 per person, with kids under 3 free.

Tickets can be purchased at the entry gates with either cash or card. Pre-sale tickets are not available.

Your $2 entry fee will contribute to RACQ Foundation's ongoing support of Queensland communities.

Event information 

How to get to the event

The Brisbane Showgrounds is in close proximity to numerous public transport options.

TRAIN

Bowen Hills and Fortitude Valley train stations are less than a 10-minute walk from the Brisbane Showgrounds. For further information visit the TransLink website or phone 13 12 30.

BUS

Buses service the streets surrounding the Brisbane Showgrounds regularly. The main bus stops are located on Bowen Bridge Road outside The Old Museum and on St Pauls Terrace near King Street. For further information visit the TransLink website or phone 13 12 30.

BIKE

Numerous bike racks are located in King Street, including outside CAMS Cycling Collective. A map of Brisbane's bikeways can be found on the Cycling Brisbane website.

Parking

There is limited paid parking available at the Brisbane Showgrounds. These are located in Sideshow Alley (off O’Connell Terrace), Gregory Terrace and King Street. For more information on parking, including rates, please visit the Brisbane Showgrounds parking page.

What’s on

There is something for everyone at MotorFest, with free amusement rides, face painting and craft activities for the kids, RACQ and Partner Trade Stalls offering discounts and giveaways for the whole family, specialty vehicle and Car Club displays for the motoring enthusiasts, and our Future Zone, showcasing the latest vehicle technology and mobility solutions for the futurists.

Don’t miss:

  • Welcome to Country 10:30am
  • Display Vehicle Judging & Awards presentation 11:30am
  • Autographs with Trevor Gillmeister 12:00pm – 1:00pm only
  • Roving entertainment from our Jazz band and street performers

Be sure to visit:

  • Future Zone
  • Kids’ Zone
  • Jaguar Centenary
  • Vintage Car Club of Queensland inside the John Reid Pavilion
  • MotorFest badges & RACQ showbags
  • RACQ Historic Fleet & MMC

With so much to see and do, be sure to download the MotorFest Site Map to plan your visit!

Green Guidelines for MotorFest

Help us make a difference at MotorFest as we work towards reducing our carbon footprint.

Below are guidelines that we encourage you to follow which will make our event greener and more sustainable

  • BYO water bottle and use our free water refill stations
  • BYO reusable bag for the event goodies you can pick up
  • BYO coffee keep-cup > discounts available from some coffee vendors
  • Use public transport, carpool, or ride your bike
  • Go paperless! Download the event program & site map
  • Be a waste warrior by utilising the onsite recycling bins