Third time really is the charm this year, as the dazzling crowd-favourite festival of food, art and music, Night Feast, is returning to the beautiful surrounds of New Farm’s Brisbane Powerhouse from October 16 to November 10.
After breaking out into the culinary scene in 2023, it’s no wonder the first two iterations of the immersive art and feasting experience were a smash hit. Now, they have a whole new lineup of captivating art displays, enticing pop-up bars and of course, delicious street eats from Brisbane’s best chefs and restauranters.
Expect bites from returning crowd-favourites and exciting newly opened spots alike, with names like Donna Chang, Central, Gelato Messina, Southside, Ngon, Anchalee’s, Allonda, and La Mano expected to headline the food programme for Night Fest.
If those names don’t get you excited, there’s always the collaboration between Sapporo Izakaya x Boom Boom Room, the Mediterranean and Lebanese institution Byblos, the authentic Mexican eatery Cartel del Taco, a special team-up between Diviners and Saville Row, and Latin-inspired Calida. Night Feast is for everybody – no matter what you’re into.
The fun doesn’t stop there though, as Night Feast’s promised array of art and music is one for the senses too. Specially commissioned for the festival is Leeroy New’s unmissable Balangay Spaceport, a huge alien installation inspired by the Phillippines Balangay (or fishing boats) around the Powerhouse Plaza.
The other stunning installations include Gijs van Bon’s interactive light show Ping, Dr Christian Thompson AO’s exclusive and dramatic photography exhibition, and Hannah Brontë’s Sunday Child. As it happens, this year’s Night Feast will coincide with the new Melt Festival of Queer Art and Culture, so the Powerhouse will have plenty to keep you entertained throughout.
Now here’s what you need to know: Over 125,000 people attended Night Feast last year, and because parking is limited, getting there by bus, ferry or even e-scooter is your best option. Visiting early on a weeknight when the crowds and queues will be at least a little smaller is also your best bet for a night of dining and delighting – not waiting around.
With a music lineup of talented Brissie local artists and DJ sets from QUIVR DJs to top it all off, what’s not to like? Entry is free, and Night Feast beckons…
