BrisAsia’s 2024 program will celebrate the Year of the Dragon with music, dance and a dumpling festival across the suburbs.
Running from Thursday 1 February to Sunday 18 February, the festival will see more than 20 events across 14 suburbs bring the best of Asian culture to Brisbane.
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the festival provides an opportunity to embrace the many cultures that makes Brisbane an exciting place to live.
“Brisbane is an inclusive city where more than a third of our residents have been born overseas and that’s something to celebrate,” Cr Schrinner said.
“BrisAsia is a fantastic way to do that and this year will see the return of fan favourite events and introduce some new experiences for people of all ages to enjoy.
“The city and the suburbs will come to life with Southside by Night, Laneway ParTEA, BrisAsia Dance, BrisAsia Pop Weekend and BrisAsia ParTEA returning once more.
“A new street festival will fill Fish Lane with authentic cultural elements, as LUSH transforms West End into a must-visit destination complete with street art, live music and delicious culinary delights.
“Foodies are invited to secure their spot at Southside Restaurant Fish Lane for an all-new Dumpling Festival, where they can dine on authentic dumplings and dim sum crafted by renowned sous-chef Benny Lam.
“The 2023 event saw more than 24,000 people get involved in the cultural celebrations, and with another fantastic line up of free and affordable events, we hope to build on that great success.”
Executive Producer of BrisAsia Festival, Dr Anthony Garcia, described this year’s program as a fantastic celebration of culture, community, arts and cuisine that honours and engages our Asian cultural heritage through learning and fun activities.
“It’s such a privilege to curate one of the most innovative and diverse festivals in Australia with an exciting program of events that brings elements of traditional and contemporary Asian culture together in an inspirational way,” Dr Garcia said.
“The festival is brought to life by more than 500 artists, producers and creatives whose work allows us to celebrate life and art in a way that brings people from all walks of life together, offering artists opportunities to experiment, collaborate and evolve their practice whilst giving audiences the chance to experience world-class entertainment.
“As one of the highlights of Brisbane’s cultural calendar, I encourage everyone to experience what the festival has to offer.
“Please plan your visit in advance as some events require bookings so secure your tickets early to ensure you don’t miss out.”
For the full BrisAsia Festival 2024 program and other events, visit the Council’s website and search ‘BrisAsia’.
| 2024 BRISASIA PROGRAM | |||
| DATE & TIME | VENUE | ACTIVITY | COST |
| Saturday 3 February 5pm – 9pm | Fish Lane Arts Precinct, South Brisbane
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Lush – Asian street festival
Experience culture and creativity at Lush on Fish Lane, BrisAsia’s inaugural Asian Street Festival on the heart of Fish Lane Arts Precinct! Explore captivating street art, savour global cuisine and create lasting memories. Enjoy a tapestry of cultures, a fusion of flavours, and a symphony of laughter. Presented in partnership with Fish Lane Arts Precinct
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Free |
| Sunday 4 February
10am – 4pm |
Southside Restaurant, Fish Lane Town Square, South Brisbane
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Southside Dumpling Festival
Experience a taste explosion at the inaugural Southside Dumpling Festival in Fish Lane. Known for serving East-Asian cuisine with a love of Chinese tradition, Southside’s renowned sous chef Benny Lam will be preparing an exploration of the tastiest dumplings and dim sums. The event will include pop-up kitchens and live cultural performances. Presented by Southside Restaurant and supported by ARIA Property Group.
Bookings can be made via the Southside website. |
Tickets $22 |
| Saturday 10 February
3pm – 8pm |
China Town Mall, Fortitude Valley | BrisAsia ParTEA
It’s ParTEA time! BrisAsia ParTEA is a celebration for tea drinkers, food lovers and appreciators of local crafts. Come along and enjoy a market dedicated to this much-loved drink, offering tea tastings, hot and cold teas, bubble teas, accessories, workshops and music. Gather your family and friends to enjoy the festiviteas and welcome the Year of the Dragon together.
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Free |
| Sunday 10 February
7:30pm – 8:30pm |
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Mt Cootha
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Awakening
Immerse yourself in an awe-inspiring live concert exploring three unique perspectives on the timeless theme of Awakening. Join us for an evening with talented Indigenous artist/musician Glenn Barry, the ethereal sound healer and Crystal Armonica artist Chiho Kagawa and renowned Tibetan musician Tenzin Choegyal. Set against a backdrop of curated imagery from the Cosmic Skydome, this multi-sensory meditative experience promises to transport audiences to new dimensions. Presented by the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium.
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Tickets $35 Adult, $20 Concession
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| Friday 16 February
5-9pm |
Thomas Dixon Centre, West End
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Summer Party
Watch Brisbane light up to celebrate Asian pop-culture like never before. It wouldn’t be summer without the heat of this huge line-up of talented performers and non-stop entertainment. Watch your favourite anime characters come to life on stage and dance the night away to Idol cover groups. Get your pen lights out and practice your wotagei – at Summer Party, summer never felt hotter!
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Free |
| Friday 16 February
5-9pm |
Unidus Community Centre, Willawong | Southside by Night
Enjoy a family friendly night with Brisbane’s hottest cars, the city’s top artists and authentic street food. Flying in for the event is multi award winning DJ Kuya James for a live set. Top local DJ’s and homegrown rappers Eastmode are also on line-up. The city’s most notorious car crews will be rolling deep with Supercars, JDM’s, Euros and more! To top it all off, real authentic street food by the southside’s best vendors will have your senses going into overdrive. Make sure you mark this date in your calendar and we’ll “See you on the Southside”.
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Free |
| Saturday 17 February
10am – 8pm
Sunday 18 February 4pm – 6pm
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Vent Space, South Brisbane
Main Stage, Queen Street Mall |
BrisAsia Dance
BrisAsia Dance is amongst Queensland’s largest street dance events, bringing talent from across Australia and Asia together for two days of exhilarating dance battles and cross-cultural exchange. Featuring Australia’s finest freestyle dancers in Hip Hop, Popping, Locking, Waacking, House, Krump and more – all competing for cash prizes and a coveted Wildcard Qualification for the acclaimed Radikal Forze Jam in Vietnam. Supported by Radikal Forze Jam.
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Tickets at various prices starting from $15
Free |
| Various dates | Various locations | ImaginAsia Children’s Program
Experience the magic and wonder of ImaginAsia, a fun and captivating series of interactive workshops where kids and families can explore Asian and Indigenous culture through mesmerising music, movement and story. Developed by Menaka Thomas and a team of artists from diverse cultural backgrounds, ImaginAsia is a cultural immersion like no other, sharing timeless wisdoms that are accessible and fun for the whole family. Visit the Council website to find your closest event. |
Free |
