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Ignite your spirit at BrisAsia 2026 and celebrate the 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 Fire Horse—symbolising a period of amplified energy, bold confidence and momentum.

Ignite your spirit at BrisAsia 2026 and celebrate the Lunar New Year with Brisbane’s biggest showcase of Asian culture, cuisine, art and music. Featuring the inaugural BrisAsia Comedy Gala, an electrifying new KPOP Showcase, Lunar New Year in the Gardens and Southside by Night, 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.

Festival highlights

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

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

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

Pack a picnic blanket when Lunar New Year in the Gardens, presented in partnership with ABC Radio Brisbane returns to Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha on Sunday 15 February for family-friendly food, fun and culture.

The BrisAsia Dance Battles return to the Queen Street Mall over two days on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 February. Packing out the Queen Street Mall Stage space, watch in awe as this exhilarating freestyle competition sees dancers compete across hip hop, popping and open-style categories for incredible prizes (and street cred).

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.