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YOUR SHOW

BRISBANE WRITERS FESTIVAL 2025

YOUR SHOW

  • We recommend arriving a minimum 30 minutes prior to the start time of your show.
  • Our Box Office will open 60 minutes prior to the show. Please ensure you have your tickets ready on your mobile device as you arrive for your show.
  • Please check your ticket for the start time, theatre and door number of your show.
  • Please check age restrictions, babes in arms policies and other warnings on the Brisbane Powerhouse website for your show/event prior to attending.
  • Some shows will have lockouts. Please check the event page to check if your show has one.
  • Unauthorised use of camera or recording equipment is not permitted. 
  • If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact our Box Office team at [email protected] or 07 3358 8600.

OPENING HOURS

Brisbane Powerhouse will be open from 8AM till late

TICKETS

  • If you have misplaced your tickets please contact our Box Office team at [email protected] or 07 3358 8600 before contacting Ticketek.
  • If you cannot attend an event you hold tickets for, you can re-sell these through Ticketek Marketplace. Ticketek Marketplace is an authorised re-seller and tickets sold or purchased through this site will be accepted at our venue.

ACCESSIBILITY

  • If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact our Box Office team at [email protected] or 07 3358 8600.
  • We have six designated accessible parking spaces available for permit holders. A lift operates from the Stores Building (car park level) to the Powerhouse Plaza where the main entrance to the Brisbane Powerhouse is located.
  • For patrons who require assistance travelling from our car park to our theatres, Brisbane Powerhouse can make arrangements to accommodate your needs with 24 hours advance notice. A wheelchair can also be made available on request whilst the patron is visiting Brisbane Powerhouse. 
  • More information on Accessibility at Brisbane Powerhouse can be found here.

GETTING HERE

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

  • Using public transport is the best way to get to Brisbane Powerhouse.
  • The New Farm Ferry Terminal and bus services 195, 196 and 199 are a short walk from Brisbane Powerhouse.
  • For more detailed public transport information, please click here.

PICK-UP AND DROP OFF

  • Our dedicated pick-up/drop-off area for taxi/rideshare and coaches is in New Farm Park, adjacent to Brisbane Powerhouse.

PARKING

  • There are 148 parking spaces (paid parking) and six accessible parking spaces for permit holders.
  • The Brisbane Powerhouse car park operates 24/7 and you will be required to pay for parking if visiting for more than 30 minutes.
  • Skip the queue – If you park after 5pm, you can pay a $14 flat rate at the auto pay station adjacent to the car park when you arrive. This means you can skip the queue for the paystation when you leave.
  • Please note, there are two exits – one out to Brunswick Street and another out via Lamington Street.
  • Car parking is also available in New Farm Park. Approximately 200 free spots. 
  • Please be mindful of our neighbours. If you are driving, ensure you park in dedicated parking areas.

THE BOOK SHOP

  • The Book Shop will be open everyday during the festival on the Turbine Platform.
  • THU – SAT: 8AM to 10PM*
  • SUN: 8AM to 9PM* (*subject to book signings)

More information can be found here.

book signings

  • Book signings will be taking place in four different locations at Brisbane Powerhouse; Mosquito Foyer, Undercover Walkway (Pleasuredome), Mary Mae’s and Mary Mae’s foyer.
  • More information will be made available at the venue.
  • Please check with Box Office if you are unsure where to go.

FOOD + DRINK

  • There are two permanent restaurants on-site at Brisbane Powerhouse – Bar Alto and Mary Mae’s Bar + Kitchen. 
  • Night Feast Pop-Ups. There will be two Night Feast restaurants especially open for Brisbane Writers Festival patrons; La Mano and Hoy Pinoy. Please see below for the special menu.

OPENING HOURS

COFFEE/FOOD POP UP – Powerhouse Plaza
THU 09: 9AM – 7:30PM
FRI 10: 9AM – 7:30PM
SAT 11: 9AM – 8:30PM
SUN 12: 9AM – 7:30PM

BAR POP UP – Powerhouse Plaza
THU 09: 10AM – 8:30PM
FRI 10: 10AM – 8:30PM
SAT 11: 10AM – 8:30PM
SUN 12: 10AM – 7:30PM

LA MANO + HOY PINOY – Night Feast
THU 09: 11AM – 8PM
FRI 10: 11AM – 8PM
SAT 11: After Farmers Markets – 8PM
SUN 12: 11AM – 8PM

night feast menu

LA MANO

DISHDESCRIPTION
Quesabirra2 Birra Tacos with pulled beef, cheese, onion, coriander, consomme and lime
NachosSeasoned corn chips with pulled chicken, cheese, pico de gallo and crema
ElotesCorn cob with mayo, parmesan and tajin
Guacamole
Agua Fresca

HOY PINOY

DISHDESCRIPTION
Chicken Siomai Chicken dumplings with chili & ginger glaze 
Inihaw na Baka 8+ Wagyu beef skewers, with Bistek Tagalog glaze. 2 skewers
Inihaw na ManokChicken skewers in traditional soy glaze. 2 skewers
Inihaw na BaboyPork belly skewers in banana ketchup glaze. 2 skewers
KaninSteamed rice
Ube Calamansi Ice Tea
Pineapple Ice Tea