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BrisAsia Festival 2026

Year of the Firehorse

BrisAsia Festival is one of Brisbane’s premier events for cultural placemaking, creative and artistic innovation and community wellbeing. Celebrating Brisbane’s cultural and creative voice, our Asian cultural heritage and our place in the world, the sounds, sites and tastes of Asia flow through a three-week-long cultural immersion of concerts, parties, community events, cultural learning experiences and storytelling across live and digital platforms.

Supporting our next generation of creatives, the festival forges meaningful creative partnerships with industry stakeholders, emerging artists and experienced professionals, helping to drive cultural change, ignite creative and economic innovation and build bridges between the local economy and the creative sector to support our future social, cultural and economic wellbeing.

This year we are bringing 25 events for all ages across 16 suburbs, the city and online.

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Presented by:

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Produced by:

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Media Partners:

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Event Partners:

  • Museum of Brisbane
  • Brisbane Powerhouse
  • Thomas Dixon Centre
  • Big Fork Theatre
  • BEMAC
  • NEXUS ARTS
  • Chiggy’s Skateboarding
  • Sunnybank Plaza
  • Aria Property Group
  • Fish Lane Arts Precinct
  • Southside Restaurant
  • Mr Vain Restaurant & Bar
  • Vietnamese Community in Australia – Queensland Chapter

What’s On

About the Festival

BrisAsia Festival is one of Brisbane’s premier events for cultural placemaking, creative and artistic innovation and community wellbeing. Celebrating Brisbane’s cultural and creative voice, our Asian cultural heritage and our place in the world, the sounds, sites and tastes of Asia flow through a three-week-long cultural immersion of concerts, parties, community events, cultural learning experiences and storytelling across live and digital platforms.

Supporting our next generation of creatives, the festival forges meaningful creative partnerships with industry stakeholders, emerging artists and experienced professionals, helping to drive cultural change, ignite creative and economic innovation and build bridges between the local economy and the creative sector to support our future social, cultural and economic wellbeing.

About the Festival Producers: Sounds Across Oceans

Sounds Across Oceans is a not-for-profit arts organisation dedicated to promoting community harmony and wellbeing through innovative cultural programming across styles, genres and artforms. Inspired both by ancient and contemporary values SAO works to generate creative platforms where people from all walks of life can reach their creative potential. Through workshops, residencies, concerts, education programs and discussion forums SAO builds bridges between cultures and communities, supports cultural knowledge sharing and uplifts and connects people of diverse cultural and creative backgrounds.

Our team of producers for BrisAsia 2026 includes Minh Nguyen, Loic Robillot and Alice Chang. The 2026 festival program partners include the Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane Powerhouse, Thomas Dixon Centre, Big For Theatre, BEMAC, NEXUS Arts, Chiggy’s Skateboarding, Sunnybank Plaza, Aria Property Group, Fish Lane Arts Precinct, Southside Restaurant, Mr Vain Restaurant & Bar and the Vietnamese Community in Australia (Queensland Chapter).

Full Program

Sacred Circles By Artist In Residence Sara Nejad 2025. Photo By Katie Bennett Hero 1
Daily, Feb 26'
10:00am – 5:00pm
Museum of Brisbane, Level 3, Brisbane City Hall, King George Square, Brisbane 4000
Sara Nejad is a Brisbane-based artist whose practice spans painting, mixed media, pyrography (wood burning) and installation.
Lunar New Year In The Gardens Hero 1
Sun 22 Feb ’26 (New Date!)
4:00pm – 6:00pm
The Band Stand, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, 152 Mount Coot-Tha Rd, Mount Coot-Tha
Gallop into 2026 at a free family-friendly Lunar New Year celebration featuring lion dancers, martial arts, Bollywood, Thai performance, Indigenous music, DJs, henna, and street food.
Open Encounters Brisasia Intercultural Music Hub Hero 1
Fri 13 Feb ’26
10:00am – 2:00pm
Queensland Multicultural Centre, 102 Main St, Kangaroo Point QLD 4169
Local artists join forces with Adelaide's acclaimed Hyoshi in Counterpoint ensemble for an intimate morning of intercultural arts exploration through live demonstration, conversation, and Q&A.
Lunar Soul Party Hero
Tue 17 Feb ’26
6:00pm – 10:00pm
Thomas Dixon Centre
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Lunar Soul Party—an unforgettable fusion of sound and flavour featuring Neo Soul DJ Saie, hip hop artist Chong Ali, Chinese opera vocals, food, drinks, and rooftop views.
Southside By Night Hero 1
Fri 13 Feb ’26
5:00pm – 9:00pm
Unidis Community Centre, 204 Sherbrooke Road, Willawong 4110
Southside by Night 2026 is a celebration of street culture and community where cars, music, and food bring people together in a vibrant multicultural night.
Velvet Lounge Hero Image V2
Thu 19 Feb ’26
6:00pm – Late
Mr Vain Restaurant & Bar, 1a/610 Ann St, Fortitude Valley 4006
Step into an intimate neo-soul and R&B night curated by artist/DJ Saie with Asian DJs, live sounds, and modern pan-Asian cuisine at Mr Vain.
Tet Festival Hero 1
Fri 13 – Sat 14 Feb ’26
5:30pm – 9:30pm
CJ Greenfield Sports Complex, 315 Freeman Rd, Richlands QLD 4077
Queensland’s biggest Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebration featuring food stalls, fireworks, lion dances, cultural performances, martial arts, and family activities.
Soul Gazing Hero 1
Fri 20 Feb ’26
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Mount Coot-tha QLD 4066,
Art meets science in an immersive experience blending Sanskrit poetry, narration, and music with spectacular Cosmic Skydome visuals exploring culture, belonging, and meaning.
Global Soundscapes Hero 1
Sat 14 Feb ’26
10:30am – 11:30am
Indooroopilly Library, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Level 4/322 Moggill Rd, Indooroopilly 4068
Travel around the world through music in this delightful workshop where families sing nursery rhymes from diverse cultures accompanied by percussion, guzheng, and cello.
Maal One Spirit Connection Through The Sense Hero 1
Sat 21 Feb - Sun 22 Feb ’26
10:30am – 11:30am
Day 1: Chermside Library 375 Hamilton Rd, Chermside QLD 4032, , Day 2: Carindale Library Westfield Carindale, 1151 Creek Rd, Carindale QLD 4152, ,
A magical intercultural workshop for kids and families led by artists from Asian and Indigenous traditions, celebrating connection through music, movement, and storytelling.
Make A Lantern With Jayanto Damaniktan
Sat 14 Feb ’26
10:00am – 4:00pm
Museum of Brisbane - Fairfax Gallery, Level 3, Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide St, Brisbane City 4000
Bring in good luck for Lunar New Year by creating a moon-shaped lantern with Jayanto Tan at the Museum of Brisbane.
Brisasia Dance Battles Day 2 Finals Hero
Sat 21 Feb - Sun 22 Feb ’26
Day 1: 10:00am - 7:00pm
Day 2: 4:00pm – 7:00pm

Day 1: VENTspace. 23 Glenelg St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, , Day 2: Queen Street Mall Stage, Brisbane City 4000
Queensland’s biggest street dance battle continues with the finals on Queen Street Mall featuring top dancers across multiple styles competing for major prizes.
Brisasia Sk8 Zone Hero 1
POSTPONED
9:00am – 12:00pm
Bracken Ridge Skate Plaza, 523 Telegraph Rd, Fitzgibbon QLD 4018
BrisAsia Sk8 Zone brings urban energy to Bracken Ridge Skate Park with rising Asian-Australian skaters, workshops for kids, and a family-friendly celebration of community and street culture.
Discover Improv Comedy Workshop Hero 1
Sun 22 Feb ’26
1:30pm – 4:30pm
Big Fork Theatre, Level 2, 252 Saint Paul's Terrace, Fortitude Valley 4000
Discover the joy of unscripted acting in this fun beginner improv workshop where you’ll spark creativity, collaborate, and enjoy plenty of laughs.
On Stage Kpop Showcase Hero 1
Sat 14 Feb ’26
4:00pm – 8:00pm
Thomas Dixon Centre, 406 Montague Rd, West End 4101
Step into a world of rhythm, colour, and connection at ON:STAGE — a high-energy K-pop dance showcase celebrating community, creativity, and culture.
Brisasia Stories Hero 1
Sat 21 Feb ’26
2:00pm – 3:20pm
ABC Studios South Bank, 14 Grey St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Join host Ashwin Segkar inside ABC Studios for panel discussions with leading artists, live performances, and conversations exploring creativity, culture, and identity.
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Sat 14 Feb ’26
7:30pm – 9:15pm
Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington St, New Farm
Get ready to roar with laughter at the inaugural BrisAsia Comedy Gala featuring a stellar lineup of Asian Australian comedians hosted by Michael Hing.
Kamishibai Hero 1
Sat 21 Feb ’26
10:30am – 11:30am
Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre, 31 Paperbark Dr, Boondall QLD 4034
Kamishibai storytelling with renowned koto master Takako Nishibori offers children an enchanting cultural experience followed by a chance to explore the wetlands.
On Stage Kpop Workshop Hero 1
Sat 17 Jan ’26
1:00pm – 5:00pm
(3 Classes)

Thomas Dixon Centre, Studio 2 (Harry Haythorne), 406 Montague Rd, West End QLD 4101, Australia
Join the rhythm of K-culture at the ON:STAGE K-pop Workshop Series! Led by local dance coverists, these workshops welcome all levels to learn, move, and connect through energetic K-pop choreography.
Hyoshi In Counterpoint Hero 3 Nov 26
Sat 14 Feb ’26
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Queensland Multicultural Centre, 102 Main St, Kangaroo Point 4169
Experience electrifying Hyoshi in Counterpoint—an all-female Asian fusion band blending traditional instruments and contemporary sound in a vibrant cultural performance.
Lunar New Year At Southside Hero 1
Sat 21 Feb ’26
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Fish Lane Arts Precinct 59 Melbourne St, South Brisbane
Celebrate Lunar New Year in Fish Lane with lion dancers, street food by Southside Restaurant, DJs, live performances, and vibrant cultural festivities.
Sunnybank Lunar New Year Rooftop Party Hero 1
Sat 28 Feb ’26
5:00pm – 8:30pm
Sunnybank Plaza, Mains Rd & McCullough St, Sunnybank 4109
Sunnybank's Lunar New Year Rooftop Party is a free, family-friendly event with fireworks, live entertainment, lion and dragon dances, kids’ activities, and special festive menus from local restaurants.
Strings Stories New Hero
Sun 15 Feb ’26
10:30am – 11:30am
Garden City Library, 375 Hamilton Rd, Chermside 4032
Discover the captivating sounds of traditional Chinese music as children explore the guzheng and percussion while learning the stories behind these ancient instruments.
Thresholds And Memoires Exhibition Hero 2
23 Jan - 23 Feb 26'
8:00am - 8:00pm Weekdays
8:00am - 2:00pm Weekends

Promenade, Thomas Dixon Centre, 406 Montague Rd, West End 4101