New offering Maho Bar brings neon lights of Tokyo to Port Douglas Carnivale
Port Douglas Carnivale is set to return with a new offering to bring some of Japan’s “crazy, cool, fun” to the tropical tourism hotspot.
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Port Douglas Carnivale will return this year with a new offering set to bring some of Japan’s “crazy, cool and fun” to the tropical tourism hotspot.
The May event will feature a line-up promising magic, “crazy” activities, and a splash of tropical flair over three days.
In a first-of-its-kind spectacle for the region, Port Douglas Carnivale welcomes Maho Magic
Bar, an event that is set to redefine entertainment in Tropical North Queensland.
Direct from the neon-lit streets of Tokyo, Maho Magic Bar by Broad Encounters, will light up the palms of Dixie Park with its electrifying pop-up venue and show.
Expect world-class magicians, expertly crafted cocktails and an atmosphere brimming with mischief and mayhem as Carnivale goes international during its four-week season from May 14 to June 8.
Kirsten Siddle, creative director of Broad Encounters, said the concept behind Maho Magic
Bar was to bring some of Japan’s “crazy, cool, fun” to Australia and give audiences an
experience unlike anything they have had before.
“Seeing close-up magic really does inspire awe. The skill, finesse and personalities of these
master magicians is mind-blowing and Maho Magic Bar is the ultimate, hedonistic night out in Tokyo, without leaving Queensland,” she said.
Port Douglas Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said Maho Magic Bar added a new twist to the Carnivale program which also sees the beloved staple, The Longest Lunch return to the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas, where it was last hosted in 2014.
Kicking off the Carnivale weekend festivities on Friday May 23, guests can enjoy a feast
that celebrates Tropical North Queensland from fresh seafood to local tropical
produce, all set against the Sheraton’s iconic backdrop of palms and beach.
“The Longest Lunch is not only a celebration of our region’s fantastic culinary offerings but
also a time-honoured tradition that sets the tone for the weekend to come,” Ms Scomazzon added.
The Street Parade, returning in 2025 with a Tropical Treasures theme, will also celebrate the
unique natural beauty, culture and community spirit of the Douglas region.
“Registrations are now open online, and we strongly encourage the entire community to be
involved. Last year, we saw one of our largest crowds ever gather to enjoy the Street Parade,” Ms Scomazzon said.
“The enthusiasm and involvement from the community truly underscore how much this event
is loved and celebrated, highlighting all that makes our region such a wonderful place to live
and visit.”
Tickets and information are available at www.carnivale.com.au
Originally published as New offering Maho Bar brings neon lights of Tokyo to Port Douglas Carnivale
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