The BrisAsia Festival will deliver a series of scheduled performances, exhibitions and ticketed events in West End, with the Thomas Dixon Centre confirmed as a key festival venue.
Festival Context And Return
BrisAsia Festival will return in February 2026 as Brisbane’s annual Lunar New Year celebration focused on Asian culture, cuisine, art and music. The 2026 edition marks the festival’s 14th year and aligns with the Year of the Horse.
The festival program spans multiple suburbs, with West End identified as one of the core locations hosting programmed events.
West End Programming At Thomas Dixon Centre
All confirmed BrisAsia Festival activity in West End will take place at the Thomas Dixon Centre, positioning the venue as a dedicated performance and exhibition hub.
Events at the centre range from free, all-ages exhibitions to ticketed evening performances, reinforcing a venue-based model rather than suburb-wide activations.
Exhibitions And Daytime Access
The exhibition Thresholds & Memories: Lois Kim & Hannah Seong will run from Friday 23 January to Monday 23 February 2026. The exhibition is free to attend and open daily, with extended weekday hours.
The exhibition features photography, installation and painting and is presented as part of the BrisAsia Festival program.
K-Pop Dance And Showcase
The ON:STAGE KPOP Showcase is scheduled for Saturday 14 February 2026 and brings together Brisbane and Queensland-based K-pop dance crews for two sessions at the Thomas Dixon Centre in West End.
The showcase features high-energy dance covers, original choreography and staged performances, highlighting the growing influence of Korean pop culture in Australia. The event is open to all ages, with tickets priced from $20.
Lunar Soul Party At Kite Terrace
A separate ticketed event, Lunar Soul Party, will take place on Tuesday 17 February 2026 at the Kite Terrace. The event is restricted to guests aged 18 years and over and is priced at $130.
The event combines live music and DJ-led performances, featuring neo-soul, hip hop and Chinese opera vocals supported by live instrumentalists. The event pairs the music program with pan-Asian food and drinks as part of the BrisAsia Festival’s Lunar New Year celebrations.
West End’s Role In The Broader Festival
Compared with other festival locations, West End’s contribution is concentrated within a single venue. Programming at the Thomas Dixon Centre focuses on indoor performances, exhibitions and curated night events.
This approach distinguishes West End from outdoor and street-based festival locations elsewhere in the city.
Looking Ahead
BrisAsia Festival events in West End will run alongside programming in other Brisbane suburbs between 13 and 22 February 2026, with selected events extending beyond those dates. Bookings are required for most West End performances.
Published 21-Jan-2026
