Sweets & Sips is a contemporary cultural experience celebrating Southeast Asian flavours, creativity, and stories reimagined through a modern Australian lens.

Held on the occasion of Harmony Week 2026, this relaxed community event brings people together through what we all understand: sweet treats, refreshing sips, shared stories, and meaningful connections.

This is not a traditional cultural festival.
It’s a vibrant, welcoming space where culture is lived, tasted, and shared - designed for families, creatives, food lovers, and culturally curious locals alike.

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WHAT'S ON

10:00 - 15:00

Sweets & Sips Pop-Up Showcase 🍧

Discover and enjoy a curated selection of Southeast Asian desserts, sweets, and drinks from local makers. Think 3-colour dessert, ginger tofu pudding, Thai mango sticky rice, halo halo, husbane & wife cake ... and many more.

10:30 - 14:30

Sips Unexpected - Coffee Omakase Workshop ☕️ (Ticketed, including event entry)

Brisbane’s first-ever Vietnamese phin coffee omakase experience, designed to surprise the senses!
Choose from a curated list of recipes and take part in a small-group, hands-on tasting journey.

Limited spots. Booking essential.

Four instructor-led 30-minute sessions available:

10:30 - 11:00 | 11:15 - 11:45 | 13:15 - 13:45 | 14:00 - 14:30

12:00 - 13:00

Sweet Stories Panel 🎤

A live conversation on reimagining and embracing Southeast Asian culture in Australia, featuring Brisbane-based artists and creatives from Thai, Filipino, and Vietnamese backgrounds.

Buddy Malbasias - Filipino-Australian Dancer and Performer
Peranya Visitchantaragon - Thai-Australian Musician and Composer
Tuan Nguyen - Vietnamese Australian Chef and Entrepreneur

10:30 - 15:00

Craft Your Culture Corner & Photo Booth 📸

A hands-on creative space to decorate your dessert plates and cup sleeves with sweet inspired motifs. And a photo space to capture sweet moments from the day.

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DATE & TIME

Sunday, 22 March 2026 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (AEST)

Venue: beautiful and leafy outdoor space at Coffee Iconic, Brisbane CBD.

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TICKETS

General Admission - $2

A small commitment fee to help manage capacity and deliver a quality community experience. Includes access to all free activities and the panel discussion.

Coffee Omakase Workshop - $15, including event entry

Small-group sessions running throughout the day. Book early to secure your spot.

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Accessibility & Notes

Family-friendly event
Alcohol-free
Accessible venue
Registration required

Contact the host of SWEETS & SIPS - Taste the Stories of Southeast Asia, One of a Kind.