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  • Asian-style glowing lanterns at night.
  • A woman taking the top layer off a bamboo steamer.
  • A woman selling produce from earthenware pots at an Asian-style night market.
  • An Asian-style night market with a large crowd of people.
4 – 6 Sep

Colours Of Asia: The First Light Of Spring

  • Free
  • Festival

As Melbourne welcomes the first signs of spring, Queen Victoria Market comes alive with a vibrant celebration of Asian food, culture and creativity.

For three days only, Colours of Asia: The First Light of Spring transforms Sheds C and D into a colourful world of Asian street food, glowing Hoi An lanterns, spring umbrella canopies, artisan treasures and live cultural performances.

A festival highlight is the exclusive Bloom Menu, where participating vendors present their signature dishes under unique spring-inspired festival names. From hidden culinary gems to beloved Asian favourites, every dish forms part of a food experience created especially for this event.

Discover handcrafted products, enjoy performances representing the rich diversity of Asia, and celebrate the beauty and renewal of spring with family and friends.

Hours

Date Times
Fri 4 Sep
  • 5pm - 10pm 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Sat 5 Sep
  • 11am - 10pm 11:00am - 10:00pm
Sun 6 Sep
  • 11am - 10pm 11:00am - 10:00pm

Location

Sheds C & D
Queen Victoria Market
Queen St
Melbourne 3000

Open in maps location for Queen Victoria Market

Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0466 631 330
  • email address: info@asiaoasis.com.au
  • Visit website for Colours Of Asia: The First Light Of Spring
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