BrisAsia Festival returns from 1-19 February 2023, with a stellar line-up of events to celebrate Lunar New Year and Brisbane’s rich Asian cultural heritage. Featuring 27 unique experiences across 12 suburbs, BrisAsia Festival brings together over 400 artists and creatives who have shaped the most expansive and culturally rich program to date.
From Lunar New Year parties and celebrations to exhibitions, live music, dance events, workshops, comedy, and culinary experiences, the festival is the perfect place to connect and celebrate Brisbane’s evolving cultural story.
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the festival plays a pivotal role in being Brisbane’s hub for cultural connection, creative innovation and performance. Kickstart your festival experience with the BrisAsia Launch Party at the iconic Fortitude Music Hall. This spectacular event will feature traditional and contemporary performances, lion dancers and martial arts displays, Sydney-based KPOP DJ Nick Kim, local drag sensation Crimson Coco and much more.
The digital food documentary Mother’s Table is back and this year you can meet the restauranteurs and taste their sensational food. Valentine’s Day concert BrisAsia Love Songs returns to the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha and the cutting-edge creative residency BrisAsia LIVE 2023 will feature internationally renowned Mongolian musician Bukhu.”
New festival experiences for 2023 include:
- Soul Gazing: A Journey through the Cosmic Skydome at the Mt Coot-tha Observatory
- Southside By Night: Brisbane’s hottest street and luxury cars mesh with DJs, Hip Hop artists and street food for a hot summer’s evening of excitement.
- Laneway ParTEA: Burnett Lane in the CBD comes to life with an exciting party celebrating everything tea-riffic about tea!
- BrisAsia Pop-Up Exhibition: Youth with You at Museum of Brisbane
BrisAsia Festival Producer, Dr Anthony Garcia, encourages people from all walks of life to experience what the festival has to offer.
“BrisAsia Festival shares unique cultural stories through a mix of live performance, digital programming, discussion forums, outdoor family events and ritual cultural festivities all aligned to celebrate the Lunar New Year,” he said. “Many events require bookings so don’t miss out – secure your tickets early.”
For the full BrisAsia Festival program and other events, visit Brisbane City Council’s website and search ‘BrisAsia’.
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