

Celebrate the Moon Festival in the Valley
Gather your friends and family for one of the most vibrant cultural events of the year. On Saturday 4 October, Fortitude Valley will come alive with colour, music and tradition as the Moon Festival returns. From spectacular lion and dragon dances to Japanese drumming and martial arts performances, the Valley is the place to be for an evening of free entertainment, food and festivity.
Savour authentic Asian dining at your favourite Valley restaurant and soak up the community spirit that makes this celebration unforgettable.
Event details
Date: Saturday 4 October 2025
Time: 2–8.30pm
Location: Chinatown Mall and surrounding precinct, Fortitude Valley
Cost: Free entry
Event program*
Chinatown Mall
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2–8pm: Food, drink and market stalls
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2pm: Roving Lion
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3pm: Traditional Chinese violin ‘Erhu’ performance
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3-8pm: Clay moon cake and lantern craft workshops
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4-6pm: Roving Grandma Yen and “Mooncakes Folktale’ characters
Chinatown Mall stage
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5pm: Welcome and High Jong Poles
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5.30pm: Liuqin traditional Chinese instrument Performance
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6pm: Toko Ton Japanese Drumming performance
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6.30pm: “Mooncakes Folktale’ Theatrical performance
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7pm: Martial Arts Performance
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7.30pm: Jae Moon Han Rupa Street Performance
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8pm: LED Dragon Dance


Roving Lions across the Precinct
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5.30pm: Wickham Street commencing at Cathedral Place, Little Street, Brunswick Street finishing in front of Valley Metro
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5.45pm: Ann Street starting at Mr Vain, Brunswick Street Mall finishing at Superbowl
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6.30pm: Brunswick Street commencing at Chicken of Rock, California Lane, Central Brunswick finishing at Hotel X
Bakery Lane
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5pm: Roving Grandma Yen
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6.50pm: Roving Lion in Ann Street commencing 6.30pm at Mr Mista, Warner Lane, Bakery Lane finishing at Short Grain in Marshall Street
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7.15pm: Roving Mooncakes Folktale characters
Outer Space
- 10am – 5pm: A Seat at the Table Exhibition at Outer Space, Judith Wrights Art Centre. An additional exhibition ‘Outdoor kitchen’ will be available from 3 – 5pm.
Brisbane Greeters Tours
- 3.30pm: Two Brisbane Greeters Moon Festival Tours
- Book here
*Please note that this program is subject to change
Explore dining options
Turn your night at the Moon Festival into a feast by booking a table at one of the Valley’s top Asian dining spots. Discover everything from traditional banquets to modern twists on classic flavours.
