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Ignite your spirit at BrisAsia 2026. Celebrate Lunar New Year with Brisbane's biggest showcase of Asian culture, cuisine, art, and music.

About BrisAsia

BrisAsia Festival returns from Friday 13 February to Sunday 22 February 2026. It will celebrate Lunar New Year and The Year of the Horse. This symbolises amplified energy, bold confidence, and momentum.

Ignite your spirit at BrisAsia 2026. Celebrate Lunar New Year with Brisbane’s biggest showcase of Asian culture, cuisine, art and music. It will feature the inaugural BrisAsia Comedy Gala and an electrifying new KPOP Showcase. Lunar New Year in the Gardens and Southside by Night will also return. The festival will be bigger and bolder than ever.

With immersive cultural experiences, creative workshops, exhibitions and sumptuous food experiences, BrisAsia Festival connects cultures and communities. Join us as Brisbane comes alive in February.

The Official Media Partners for BrisAsia Festival 2026 are 612 ABC Radio Brisbane, ABC News Queensland and ABC Asia. 

Festival highlights

Kicking things off on Friday 13 February is the electrifying Southside By Night. The event combines street, luxury, and performance cars. Enjoy hip-hop and DJ performances by local artists. There will be street food and entertainment for the whole family.

Get the kids together for skateboarding workshops at Bracken Ridge Stake Park. Join the inaugural BrisAsia Sk8 Zone on Saturday 14 February.

Step into a world of rhythm, colour, and connection with ON:STAGE. Enjoy a high-energy K-pop dance showcase on Saturday 14 February. Join workshops on Saturday 17 January at Thomas Dixon Centre.

Bring a picnic blanket when Lunar New Year in the Gardens returns to Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha on 15 February.

The BrisAsia Dance Battles return to the Queen Street Mall over two days on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 February. Watch dancers pack Queen Street Mall Stage for a thrilling freestyle competition in hip hop, popping, and open-style categories.

Sunnybank's Lunar New Year Rooftop Party returns on Saturday 28 February. This free, family friendly event that includes fireworks, live entertainment, lion and dragon dances and kids' activities.

New festival experiences this year include :

  • Lunar Soul Party on The Kite Terrace, Thomas Dixon Centre -  a sophisticated cocktail event
  • Hyoshi in Counterpoint - a free all ages concert by an all-female Asian fusion band at Queensland Multicultural Centre
  • Velvet Lounge at Mr Vain Restaurant and Bar - for lovers of smooth neo-soul and R&B 
  • BrisAsia Comedy  which has expanded to include fun improv workshops at Big Fork Theatre.  

Most events are free, but some require tickets. Check out the full program of events for further information. 

Festival producers

Sounds Across Oceans (SAO) is a not-for-profit arts organisation. It promotes community harmony and wellbeing through creative cultural programs. These programs span different styles, genres, and art forms.

The organisation is inspired by both ancient and modern values. It works with diverse communities to create creative platforms. These platforms help people from all backgrounds reach their creative potential.

SAO runs workshops, residencies, concerts, education programs, and forums. These activities build bridges between cultures and communities. They support cultural knowledge sharing and connect people from diverse creative backgrounds. SAO also uplifts individuals through inclusive and inspiring experiences.

BrisAsia highlights reel

View the following highlights reel of previous BrisAsia Festivals. You can also watch this video on Council's YouTube channel.

 

More information

For more information about BrisAsia Festival, email Council.