Rooftop parties, luxury car meets and culinary creations – BrisAsia Festival returns with a hearty dose of culture and fun
Get ready to be whisked away to Asia for one of the city’s biggest and most exciting cultural events. Brisbane City Council’s BrisAsia Festival is returning with a show-stopping lineup of some of the best sights, sounds, tastes and experiences of Asia – no passport needed! With a jam-packed three weeks of festivities on offer across the city, you can expect everything from luxury car meet-ups and culinary creations to drag sensation Crimson Coco, a laneway tea festival and rooftop soirees. Here are some of the most exciting BrisAsia events popping up in Brisbane …
BrisAsia Festival is an annual event, which gives locals the opportunity to enjoy Asian art, culture and cuisine and celebrate Brisbane’s cultural diversity. Kick off the festivities with a Lunar New Year celebration like no other. Experience unique flavours and vibrant culture in the heart of the Valley from 5:00–8:00 pm, January 22. The party continues with the BrisAsia Launch Party – a cultural spectacular full of light, colour and movement, held at the iconic Fortitude Music Hall. Enjoy music performances from Sydney-based K-pop DJ Nick Kim, hip-hop stars East Mode, an interplanetary evocation by Indian-fusion singer Menaka, Lion Dancers, martial art displays and a special appearance by drag queen Crimson Coco. Sip boba and other bang-on beverages at Laneway ParTEA taking over Burnett Lane on February 4 or tune into some top-tier tunes from local producers and artists on February 5 at BrisAsia beats.
What’s better than one Lunar New Year party? How about two? Come along and celebrate at Sunnybank’s premier Lunar New Year Rooftop Party. On February 4, the entire Sunnybank Plaza rooftop will transform into the ultimate celebration of culture, complete with lights, lanterns, live music and a spectacular fireworks display. Dance as the sun sets at the annual Summer Party, where Asian pop culture and the art of cosplay combine for a fun night of vibrant, high-energy celebration. Or celebrate the immense talent and unique voices of Brisbane’s Asian-Australian comedians with BrisAsia Stands Up, where a stacked line-up of laugh providers will deliver a bounty of belly laughs that will have you in stitches. Hot wheels, bangin’ beats and sizzling street food awaits you at Southside by Night, the festival’s community-focused car meet, and lovebirds can celebrate Valentine’s Day with Love Songs, a musical journey featuring romantic songs from across the globe.
Eager to tag along to BrisAsia Festival? There are plenty more events to dive into – you can check out the full jam-packed roster of events on Brisbane City Council’s website.
To find out more about what’s on in Brisbane, head to our Event Guide.
