What’s happening?
From 11 to 13 April 2025, the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre will transform into a wonderland of edible artistry. The International Cake Show Australia returns with celebrity bakers, jaw-dropping displays, free demos and hands-on classes for all skill levels.
Why it matters
The event is a must for anyone with a passion for cakes, cookies, and sugar art. It’s a chance to learn from global legends, compete for top titles, and uncover new business insights for budding cake entrepreneurs.
Local Impact
Redlands bakers, artists and fans are among those joining the sugar rush to Brisbane. Queenslanders will not only attend but compete and exhibit. Local talent, including one of Australia’s top cake decorators based in Brisbane, shares the spotlight with world champions.
By the Numbers
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More than 27 countries represented, with competitors and judges arriving from the UK, USA, South Africa, Indonesia, Spain and beyond.
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Children under 12 enter free, and most attractions are included with general admission.
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16 international workshops led by icons like Italy’s Mary Presicci and Spain’s Marta Hidalgo.
Zoom In
The Superstar Stage is where it all happens. Extreme cakers battle it out in the “Transport”-themed Cake Off Challenge, judged by names like Rosie Dummer from the UK. Rosie, a former army helicopter pilot, now TV star and extreme cake artist, said, “This show is where passion and precision meet sugar and spectacle.”
Other standouts:
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Italy’s Filomena Tavano, a royal iced cookie master.
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Ken Tian, Auckland-based K-Cake founder and trendsetter in modern cake design.
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The Auditorium of Oddities, a spooky walkthrough filled with edible experiments, bats, and drawers of surprises.
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The Sweet Floriade Flower Market, featuring lifelike sugar flora by artists from 20 countries.
Zoom Out
The show’s wide appeal includes:
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Beginners learning the basics in 1-hour mini classes.
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Couples soaking in date-day experiences in whimsical zones.
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Kids snapping photos with a giant rubber duck cake or edible trains.
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Professionals levelling up through workshops and insider demos.
What to Look For Next?
As Brisbane winds down from the sugar high, expect global coverage of the winning cakes and creative breakthroughs. Redlands cakers—whether first-timers or veterans—can now eye the 2026 competition and prep their edible masterpieces for next year’s spotlight.
Get your tickets HERE.
