Delight in the dark of Brisbane’s captivating culinary spectacular Night Feast, dishing up bold, new flavours this winter, bringing cooler nights and hotter plates.
Now in its fifth season, Night Feast transforms the Brisbane Powerhouse precinct into an immersive playground of large-scale art installations, live DJ sets and irresistible food from 20 renowned dining establishments. The 2026 line-up blends beloved favourites with exciting new names.
With fire, warmth and longer evenings at its heart, winter is setting the stage for the ultimate Night Feast experience: a world of food, art and music that define the festival. Paired with a season made for cosy outdoor dining, you can expect the same boundary-pushing menus, festival-exclusive dishes and immersive art concepts that have made Night Feast one of Brisbane’s most anticipated annual events.
What to expect
As part of this new era, Night Feast is hosting an indulgent, one-day-only long lunch in collaboration with iconic Brisbane eateries set to ignite the senses. Better Off Red will unite bold flavours, breathtaking performances and artful theatrics in a celebration of all things crimson!
Transforming the Performance Lawn space within the riverside precinct into a theatrical daytime feast, the all-inclusive experience has been crafted by some of Australia’s most exciting culinary talent, including Simon Hill from Newstead’s open-fire Mediterranean, Bosco and Jake Nicholson, Executive Chef at Blackbird Brisbane.
As striking as the setting, the menu has been designed to be savoured slowly, unfolding across a shared table layered with flavourful, flame-led dishes, think jamón serrano with fire-roasted peppers and migas, grilled tiger prawns with romesco, and chorizo glazed in hard cider.
At its heart, premium cuts will be cooked over flame and served with flourish, including Angus ribeye carved off the bone with red wine jus and wood barbecued cumin-spiced lamb with quince and mint, all complemented by premium pours from D’Arenberg wines.
Commenting on the new offering Hill explains, “As if Night Feast wasn’t indulgent enough, Better Off Red is an opportunity to push things even further. By bringing together the very best of Bosco and Blackbird and dialing every culinary element up to its fullest expression, Better Off Red will be a bold, multi-sensory food and wine experience that’s set to become a true centrepiece of the festival.”
Beyond the plate, Better Off Red, will deliver a front-row seat to a series of unexpected live performances, bringing together the day of pure indulgence in every shade.
As per usual, you will also be able to try some of Brisbane’s top restaurants all in one place throughout Night Feast, with plenty of exclusive creations that will only be around for a limited time, so don’t miss out!
Some of the new offerings you can look forward to are AUNTY’s mouth-watering Birria-Style Duck Pancake, Blackbird’s crunchy BFC (Blackbird Fried Chicken), NOTRÉ’s unique Mooloolaba Prawn & Avocado Churro, Poca Madre Mexicana’s Tacos al Pastor, Ruby My Dear’s Japanese Carbonara, and many more.
But don’t worry, if you’re still dreaming of last year, there will be plenty of returns, including Burn City Smokers, CÁLIDA Steak & Bar, Dine’m After Dark, Donna Chang and, of course, Gelato Messina. This year, the beloved gelateria is bringing a Biscoff cheesecake gelato, fudge and meringue creation called Bisch, Please, for those with a sweet tooth to indulge in.
Night Feast will also welcome local and international artists to transform Brisbane Powerhouse and its surroundings, as is now tradition. The free arts program will include everything from installations and performances to DJ sets, live music, and more.
The central piece this year is Amigo & Amigo’s towering Ignite, an interactive installation inspired by the communal bonfire. Through a series of participatory seesaws, you can activate light and sound, causing a shared flame to grow and evolve in a playful celebration of connection, curiosity and collective energy.
Other highlights include the La Scala Listening Lounge, an intimate, sunken space designed for deep listening; Nixi Killick’s Joy Generator, a radiant sculptural installation exploring joy as a connective force; and stunning live performances like contemporary harp from award-winning performer ELSKA, as well as opera singers, dancers, and more!
Practical information
Night Feast will take place from Wednesday, July 29 to Sunday, August 23.
It is free entry, with the food and drinks available for purchase once inside.
Check out their website for the full menu and program.
Better Off Red will happen on Sunday, August 16 from 12pm to 2:30pm.
Tickets are $269 per person and include the full menu, a 3-hour drinks package and performances. Get yours here!
📍Brisbane Powerhouse, Yuggera and Turrbal Country, 119 Lamington St, New Farm
