The iconic Hawker 88 Night Market is back at Queen Victoria Market next Wednesday 9 April, launching five flavour-packed weeks of street food, culture, and live entertainment inspired by the buzz of Asia’s hawker markets.
Running every Wednesday until 7 May, Hawker 88 brings together sizzling eats, viral cocktails, and vibrant performances, with each week themed around a different corner of the continent.
WEEKLY THEMES
- Wednesday 9 April – Asian Fusion Night: Kick off with a spectacular showcase of pan-Asian culture featuring Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese and East Malaysian dance performances; a K-pop dance crew; a lion dance procession; and an Asian fusion band to cap off the night.
- Wednesday 16 April – Bali to Bangkok Night: Experience the energy of Southeast Asia with martial arts displays; Malaysian and Filipino traditional dancing; Indonesian gamelan drumming and a Thai music band.
- Wednesday 23 April – Rising Sun Night: Step into a world of rhythm and colour with Japanese Taiko drumming; K-pop dancers; Chinese traditional performances; a Filipino live band; plus, roving geishas and Korean costume parades.
- Wednesday 30 April – Bollywood Night: Get swept up in the magic of Bollywood with vibrant dance performances; a Bollywood dance-off workshop; Sikh dancing; henna mural making and an epic curry-eating competition.
- Wednesday 7 May – Yin and Yang Night: Closing night promises an unforgettable mix of Chinese and K-pop dancing; a Squid Game-inspired DJ set; and a traditional Chinese costume parade.
Foodies can feast on smoky Singapore noodles, crispy rice sandwiches, Filipino BBQ bowls, Korean beef rice bowls, Japanese Taiwanese bubble teas, and more from over 20 top vendors. Don’t miss the return of the viral Flaming Mandarin Sunset and Frozen Watermelon Shochu cocktails.
With free entry, free entertainment, and something new each week, Hawker 88 is Melbourne’s ultimate midweek destination.
FAST FACTS
- Where: Queen Victoria Market – corner Queen and Therry Streets, Melbourne
- When: Every Wednesday night from 9 April to 7 May
- Time: 5pm – 10pm
- Entry: Free with food, beverages and goods for purchase
- Parking: Open-air car park and multi-level undercover car park on Queen Street