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Night Feast at Brisbane Powerhouse
A winter food and arts festival in Brisbane with outdoor dining stalls, installations, live music and the Better Off Red long lunch.
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About the event
Winter food, art and performance
Night Feast shifts to winter at Brisbane Powerhouse with an after-dark outdoor dining format in Brisbane. The festival village includes pop-up restaurant kitchens and food stalls from more than 20 Brisbane restaurants, alongside seated dining experiences, live music, DJ sets, theatrical performances and public art installations.
Restaurant kitchens and named program contributors
General admission entry to the festival village precinct is free, with food and drinks purchased individually. Named Brisbane restaurant participants include Blackbird Brisbane, Bosco, Pillioni, Sapporo Izakaya by NONDA, Norté and Donna Chang, with Wine & Dine'm Catering named as a food vendor.
Large-scale installations are part of the event, and the wider format also includes live music, DJ sets, theatrical performances and public art installations. Jonny Niesche is named as an artist, while Mark Pritchard is named as a composer and musician.
Better Off Red
Better Off Red is the long-lunch program connected to Bosco and Blackbird. It takes place on Sunday, 16 August 2026 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with tickets listed at AUD 269.00 per person plus booking fee. Jake Nicholson is named as Executive Chef at Blackbird Brisbane, and Mimmo Miceli is named as Head Chef at Bosco and Pillioni.
Dates and program leads
The festival runs from 29 July to 23 August 2026 and operates Wednesday through Sunday evenings. Louise Bezzina is named as CEO and Artistic Director of Brisbane Powerhouse, Lizzie Loel as Food Curator, and Bruce McKinven as Production Designer.
Frequently asked questions
Which Brisbane restaurants are named in the program?
Named participants include Blackbird Brisbane, Bosco, Pillioni, Sapporo Izakaya by NONDA, Norté and Donna Chang, with Wine & Dine'm Catering also named as a food vendor.
What is Better Off Red?
Better Off Red is a collaborative long-lunch event by Bosco and Blackbird, taking place on Sunday, 16 August 2026 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Is the festival free to enter?
General admission entry to the festival village precinct is free, with food and drinks purchased individually. Other event pricing varies, and Better Off Red tickets are listed at AUD 269.00 per person plus booking fee.
When does the festival run in 2026?
It runs from 29 July to 23 August 2026, operating Wednesday through Sunday evenings.
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