Wednesday nights in Melbourne are set to spice up with Queen Vic Market today announcing the long-awaited return of the Hawker 88 Night Market on Wednesday 12 April.
Coming back to the Market for the first time since 2019, Hawker 88 Night Market will bring the sights, sounds and tastes of Asia to Melbourne’s favourite market for an exclusive five-week season.
Step under Queen Vic Market’s iconic open-air sheds and be transported to the bustling streets of Asia. Each week, the Market will celebrate the continent through a diverse cultural mix of street food, specialty retail stalls and free live music and entertainment.
NIGHTLY THEMES & ENTERTAINMENT
· Wednesday 12 April: Taste of Asia Night – kicking the season off with dragon dancing and a line-up of traditional and modern bands.
· Wednesday 19 April: Malaysia Durian Night – featuring a celebration of the King of Fruit, the Durian, plus Malay dancers and entertainment.
· Wednesday 26 April: Korea Japan Night – get ready for K-pop dance performances, martial arts and Japanese and Korean drumming.
· Wednesday 3 May: Bollywood Night – expect lively, colourful Bollywood dancing, plus dance workshops and DJ sets.
· Wednesday 10 May: Island Night – celebrate the Islands of Asia with Balinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Philippine cultural performances.
FOOD & BEVERAGE STALLS
Feast on authentic street food and drinks from more than 25 specialty Asian stalls with this season’s line-up of stallholders including:
· Lui Boss: Dishing up everyone’s favourite – crunchy Korean fried chicken.
· Shallot Thai: Succulent Peking duck pancakes.
· Sabb Der Thai: Serving Thailand’s specialty – Pad Thai – with flavour combinations including chicken, prawn and tofu.
· Bawang Melbourne: Think yummy Halal satay skewers and Malaysia’s national dish Nasi Lemak.
· Ting Tong Thai: Barbecued pork, beef, lamb and chicken flame skewers.
· Squid and Things: Tasty squid on a stick and steaming bowls of Asian hot pot.
· Miss Wonton: Traditional Chinese wontons including popular soft shell crab.
· Rainbow Fairy Floss: Fun fairy floss characters (think Pikachu and Yoda) in pineapple, cherry and watermelon flavours.
Inspired by Asian street markets around the world, Hawker 88 Night Market will have lanterns hung from the Market sheds, plus long hawker-style share tables creating both a colourful canopy and traditional setting for visitors to enjoy.
FAST FACTS: HAWKER 88 NIGHT MARKET
· When & time: Every Wednesday from 12 April to 10 May | 5pm-10pm
· Where: Queen Victoria Market, K to L Sheds
· Event parking: $14 flat rate for both the open-air and undercover car parks
· Cost: Free entry with food, drinks and wares available for purchase
· More info: hawker88.com.au