Matsuri Brisbane
- brutalnerd
- Sep 8
- 3 min read
Updated: Nov 6
Matsuri Brisbane is a wonderful free festival full of culture and entertainment! Lots of great markets to browse full of Japanese crafts, clothing, food and travel information. You can also book and pay to do some workshops and classes on the day which looked fun. We went nice and early, thankfully, as it was so busy when we left.
We loved the Taiko drummers performance. We have seen them before at the Sake Festival and had to see them again. The sound is amazing and feels good for the soul. I’m always so impressed! My arms would hurt so much, I’d have to quit halfway - haha. I bet it's really fun exercise. I'm not sure my neighbours or roommate would approve of me practising either though.
There were plenty of K-pop performances, but they weren’t really my thing. Instead, we spent most of our time deciding which food to try. With so much variety, I’ll have to find Japanese food trucks again just to sample what I missed! I had some beef onigiri and delicious custard pawaffles - so tasty!
My support worker and I also grabbed the lucky bags. I got the $30 and she the $60. I'm so excited to try the assortment of Japanese food and snacks in mine. I already tried a cookie and a potato snack (reminds me of our burger men texture), and they were both delicious.
My support worker got more savoury, dinner ingredients in hers I feel, as well as some Matcha KitKats. They are random though, so who knows if other $60 ones had what hers did. I couldn't stop laughing she got this huge dried cuttlefish in hers. I look forward to hearing whether she tried it when I see her next!
In Summary, Matsuri Brisbane was a lovely morning out and even better that it is a free event. Well worth checking out and experiencing some Japanese culture for yourself! For more information on the event, check out their website here.
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Accessibility Information
🎟️ Cost
FREE!
🗓️ When
Annually in September.
📍 Where
138 Burn Street, Camp Hill QLD 4152.
♿ Companion Card
Not Needed.
😊 Customer Service
We found everyone very friendly and having a great time.
🧑🦽 Wheelchair Access
Yes mostly, as there are some small hills. Indoor entertainment was ramp accessible. Drop off/pick up zones, as it is at a school. Accessible toilets throughout.
🚗 Parking & Transport
We parked inside the school, but we went early. Lighting was good as it was a daytime event. Parking was a $3 gold coin donation. There is a drop off point if needed at the gates.
Parking was just a short walk to the event.
🔒 Security
It was day time and felt very safe. It was a very family friendly event. There were a lot of staff/volunteers about with very approachable friendly faces. First Aid was easy to find.
🐾 Pet Policy
I am unsure, please contact the organisers for more information.
🧘 Quiet Spaces
No. Inside had plenty of seating to rest. It was not sensory friendly though.
🍔 Food Options
Plenty of food trucks!
👥 Crowds
Excellent until about 12:30pm, then the line-ups were insane for food and people were everywhere.
I hope this information helps you plan your visit and encourages you to experience this wonderful event for yourself. If you think anything needs to be added regarding your disability, please feel free to CONTACT ME
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