FRINGE FLAVOURS NIGHT MARKET:
QUEEN VIC’S NEW SPRING SERIES RETURNS THIS WEEK
FAST FACTS
When + Time: Every Wednesday from 18 September to 16 October | 5:00pm-10:00pm
Where: Queen Victoria Market – corner Queen and Therry Streets, Melbourne
Parking: Available in the multi-level undercover car park at 452 Queen St, Melbourne
Pricing: Free entry with food, beverages, and goods for purchase
Queen Victoria Market’s popular night market series returns this week for its spring iteration. Partnering with Melbourne Fringe Festival, Fringe Flavours Night Market will bring to life an unparalleled experience of what Melbourne is all about: arts, culture, food and shopping.
Running for five weeks, Queen Vic’s iconic open-air sheds will burst to life with food trucks and stalls, bars and a diverse range of wares from local makers and creators.
Come for the feast, stay for the Fringe! Visitors can feast on a multitude of Melbourne street food while being entertained by Melbourne Fringe Festival’s most spectacular performances.
With no entry fee, visitors are encouraged to come hungry and get ready to eat their art out!
FOOD
Foodies won’t be disappointed with tantalising highlights including:
Pierogi Pierogi: Savour plates and platters of their famous Polish dumplings.
La Trafila: Artisan handmade pasta including Bolognese; sun dried tomato with ricotta and basil pesto; broccoli with garlic and chilli infused oil; and creamy mushroom and truffle.
Boy Churrasco’s: Choose from a selection of meat meals – picanha, chicken, chorizo, pork belly or beef asado – served with salad and smoked chipotle mayo.
La Mano: Delight in smoked beef cheek and cheese tacos or pork and pineapple tacos for a taste sensation like no other.
Toyoki Souffle: Indulge in original, golden custard, fruit lover, matcha green tea or acai souffles.
Crème Brûlée Donuts: Treat yourself to custard and Nutella filled donuts.
Oksusu: For those wanting something a little more unique – corn ice-cream and corn cheese.
DRINKS
Beverage enthusiasts can indulge with three spring-inspired bar menus:
Berry Refreshing Cocktail Bar: blueberry, strawberry, raspberry and blackberry cocktails.
The Margarita Station with jalapeno pineapple and blood orange margs.
Fringe Flavours Bar will be slingingBrick Lane beers, wines from ReWine, spiced rum and gin and tonic cocktails.
ENTERTAINMENT
Fringe Flavours Night Market is packed with entertainment to enhance the experience with performances across the season from:
Tash York (cabaret): Witness the wine-loving antics and witty repartee of this multi-talented cabaret performer known for her dynamic voice and energy.
GRRL Power (music): Get ready for a powerful performance by Fem Belling, Chelsea Wilson, Parvyn Singh and Ofa Fotu as they captivate audiences with their iconic girl-band bangers.
Ruby Slippers (burlesque): Prepare for a high-femme kaleidoscopic performance full of extroversion and light perversion by the globally recognised artist.
Throw Catch Collective (circus): Be amazed by the virtuosic juggling and boundless energy of Australia’s best jugglers blending rhythm, movement and playfulness into a mesmerising circus show.
Bettie Bombshell (burlesque):
Darby James (cabaret): Discover this rising star and unique talent in a captivating cabaret performance.
Boyd Kelly (music): Groove through the Night Market to soulful, funky beats from this innovative DJ.