

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
| DISH | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Quesabirra | 2 Birra Tacos with pulled beef, cheese, onion, coriander, consomme and lime |
| Nachos | Seasoned corn chips with pulled chicken, cheese, pico de gallo and crema |
| Elotes | Corn cob with mayo, parmesan and tajin |
| Guacamole | |
| Agua Fresca |
HOY PINOY
| DISH | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Chicken Siomai | Chicken dumplings with chili & ginger glaze |
| Inihaw na Baka | 8+ Wagyu beef skewers, with Bistek Tagalog glaze. 2 skewers |
| Inihaw na Manok | Chicken skewers in traditional soy glaze. 2 skewers |
| Inihaw na Baboy | Pork belly skewers in banana ketchup glaze. 2 skewers |
| Kanin | Steamed rice |
| Ube Calamansi Ice Tea | |
| Pineapple Ice Tea |













