Earlier this year, Brisbane Powerhouse announced four new activations that would be coming to the culture and arts precinct over the next year, including an outdoor cinema, mirror maze, after-dark performance venue, and this new immersive night market. The night market was originally going to be called Hap Wah Night Market, but it’s now been renamed to Night Feast.
Night Feast is set to take over the Powerhouse and its parklands twice a year starting in 2023, the first run of the month-long market taking place from March 1 – 26. It will then reappear later in the year, from October 4 – 29.
You’ll get to try some of Brisbane’s top restaurants and chefs all in one place, with over 20 gourmet food stalls to choose from. And to complement, think award-winning wines and cocktails.
With Dark Mofo’s Bruce McKinven on site design, it’s safe to say we can expect a high-quality set up for the free art program, which includes everything from immersive installations and roaming performances to DJ sets, live music, and more.
You might remember those giant inflatable bunnies that illuminated Brisbane Quarter last Easter. Well, the artist behind that installation, Amanda Parer of Parer Studio, is spearheading the art lineup for Night Feast, which is super exciting.
Brisbane Powerhouse CEO and Artistic Director, Kate Gould says that, “Night Feast will transport visitors to a surreal, sumptuous playground where world-class artists and Australia’s top chefs combine their talents to surprise and delight the senses. Melding fine food and avant garde art within a dreamlike setting, this twice-yearly event epitomises Brisbane Powerhouse’s renewed vision for transformative cultural experiences.”