📅 DATES:
Thursday 13 August – Sunday 16 August 2026
📍 VENUE:
Chandler Arena, Sleeman Sports Complex, Brisbane
🚗 PARKING:
Complimentary parking for all ticket holders
🎫 ADMISSION:
$4 Online Express Entry
(+ Fees) | 16 & Under Free
QSACS26 Event Hours & General Admission
Whether you are dropping in for a single afternoon or exploring the marketplace across all four days, use the practical schedule below to coordinate your travel to QSACS26.
⏱️ Daily Marketplace & Exhibition Hours
Thursday 13 August: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Friday 14 August: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday 15 August: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday 16 August: 9:00am – 2:00pm (Early close for exhibit teardown)
🎫 Ticket Prices & Entry Guidelines
- Online Express Entry: $4.00 (Plus Eventbrite booking fees – skip the queue at the entrance)
- At The Door Payment: $5.00 (Cash and card accepted at the gate)
- Children & Youth: 16 and under are completely FREE to enter.
Your Admission Ticket Includes:
- Full entry to the National Competitive Exhibition floor (475+ frames).
- Access to the complete Dealer Marketplace and Australia Post stands.
- A complimentary official QSACS26 Event Guide & Dealer Directory.
⚠️ Important Note: Daily admission tickets cover access to the main marketplace and exhibition floor during the daytime hours listed above. Special evening social programs - including the Official Palmares Dinner on Saturday night - require separate event bookings.
VENUE INFO & PRECINCT LAYOUT
The Queensland Stamp & Coin Show 2026 (QSACS26) is hosted at the highly versatile Chandler Arena, nested directly within the Sleeman Sports Complex.
• 📍 Address: Old Cleveland Road, Chandler QLD 4155
• ❄️ Comfort: Fully air-conditioned hall layout with extensive rest seating throughout the floor.
• 🚶 Access: Direct ground-floor entry point with flat, level walkways across all exhibit zones.
Accessibility & Visitor Support at QSACS26
QSACS26 is dedicated to offering a highly accessible, stress-free environment for families, older collectors, and visitors utilizing mobility aids.
♿ Level Ground-Floor Access: Step-free entry ramps and continuous flat surfaces lead throughout the entire arena layout.
🪑 Seating & Rest Areas: Plentiful seating zones are spaced throughout the main dealer floor so you never have to stand for long periods.
🤝 Companion Cards Supported: Valid Companion Card holders receive complimentary admission when assisting a visitor.
ℹ️ Active On-Site Assistance: Look out for our dedicated QSACS26 volunteers out on the floor for real-time assistance or directional guidance.
🚗 DRIVING & ON-SITE PARKING
Parking is completely complimentary for all ticket holders across the entire four-day event window. Upon entering the Sleeman Sports Complex precinct via Old Cleveland Road, follow the prominent event signage directly to the designated visitor parking lots. Accessible parking spaces are available closest to the arena entrance.
🚌 PUBLIC TRANSPORT NETWORK
Prefer not to drive? The Translink network provides direct public transit connections. Standard bus routes stop directly within the Sleeman Sports Complex grounds, a brief flat walk from the arena doors. Regional visitors can connect via major train hubs with intersecting bus services.
Accommodation Options for QSACS26 Attendees
🛑 Important Notice: The limited-budget on-site shared accommodation options at the venue are now strictly sold out. Please check availability at our recommended partner venues below or utilize the external travel search portals to secure your room early.
LOCAL PARTNER DIRECTORY
Explore Brisbane & The Local Precinct During Your Visit
The Chandler Arena is situated in a highly convenient pocket of Brisbane's eastern suburbs, surrounded by premier dining, entertainment, and retail centers. Consider taking time between show days to enjoy these close-by venue merits: