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Dive into upcoming events and experiences aT The Black

Seven Miles x La Marzocco - Origin Roadshow
Sep
17

Seven Miles x La Marzocco - Origin Roadshow

Calling all Brisbane coffee pros!

Seven Miles and La Marzocco are joining forces to bring you a single origin tasting experience like no other to Collingwood Black Espresso + Bar. Explore unique coffees with our roasters, test your palate and get hands-on with the latest La Marzocco espresso technology - all paired with great food, drinks and a buzzing community of coffee lovers.

✨ What to expect:

  • Guided tasting of exclusive single origins with our roaster

  • Hands-on demos with La Marzocco’s newest espresso machines

  • Competitions & giveaways

  • Delicious pizza + your first drink included

📍 Collingwood Black Espresso + Bar at The Black Brisbane
🗓️ Wednesday 17th September 2025 | 6pm - 8:30pm
🎟 Tickets available here

This one’s for the coffee curious, the pros, and everyone in between—don’t miss it!

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Food Truck Friday
Oct
3

Food Truck Friday

Dig into epic street food favourites while enjoying laid-back slide guitar and rootsy tunes from Pat Tierney.

Food Trucks: The Dapper & Chic & That Greek Truck
Live Music: Pat Tierney
Bar open: Cocktails, wines, beers + non-alc options

Looking to book a table for your group? You can do that here.

🐶 Dog-friendly | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly | Free Entry

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Food Truck Friday
Nov
7

Food Truck Friday

Get ready for a big night of Japanese and Italian flavours, with powerhouse vocals and soulful guitar from Hailey Calvert.

Food Trucks: Alba Catering & Parma Street Food
Live Music: Hailey Calvert
Bar open: Cocktails, wines, beers + non-alc options

Looking to book a table for your group? You can do that here.

🐶 Dog-friendly | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly | Free Entry

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Food Truck Friday
Dec
5

Food Truck Friday

Wrap up the year with scrumptious eats, summer drinks and festive vibes 🎄🎅🏽

Food Trucks: Bertino Brothers & The Dapper & Chic
Live Music: George Hodges
Bar open: Cocktails, wines, beers + non-alc options

Looking to book a table for your Christmas get together? Send an email to events@theblackalbion.com.au for more information.

🐶 Dog-friendly | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly | Free Entry

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Food Truck Friday
Dec
12

Food Truck Friday

A special festive edition of Food Truck Friday! Perfect for an end-of-year catch-up or your small team Christmas celebration.

Food Trucks: Alba Catering & The Dapper & Chic
Live Music: Pat Tierney
Bar open: Cocktails, wines, beers + non-alc options

Looking to book a table for your Christmas get together? Send an email to events@theblackalbion.com.au for more information.

🐶 Dog-friendly | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly | Free Entry


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Food Truck Friday
Sep
12

Food Truck Friday

We’ve added a bonus date this September and it’s set to be a delicious one! Expect street food favourites, cold drinks from our fully stocked bar and all the laid-back Friday night vibes you need.

Food Trucks: Koma Sliders & Gourmeat BBQ
Live Music: George Hodges
Bar open: Cocktails, wines, beers + non-alc options

Looking to book a table for your group? You can do that here.

🐶 Dog-friendly | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly | Free Entry

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BNE Chapters x The Black Brisbane
Aug
27

BNE Chapters x The Black Brisbane

SOLD OUT!!

Book lovers, this one’s for you.
BNE Chapters is bringing their August Book Club to The Black Brisbane on Wednesday 27th August from 6pm for an evening of conversation, connection and cosy winter vibes.

Whether you're a seasoned page-turner or just after a fun midweek night out with fellow bookworms, you're warmly welcome.

What to expect:
– 1 drink token included in your ticket (wine, beer or non-alc option)
– Bar open all night for extra sips
The Dapper & Chic food truck serving delicious eats
– Laid-back atmosphere, big chats and good company

📍Location: The Black Brisbane
🎟️ Join the waitlist for more tickets here.

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Food Truck Friday
Aug
1

Food Truck Friday

Join us for a delicious duo of food trucks and live soul-blues from Hailey Calvert.

Food Trucks: Bertino Brothers & The Dapper & Chic
Live Music: Hailey Calvert
Bar open: Cocktails, wines, beers + non-alc options

Looking to book a table for your group? You can do that here.


🐶 Dog-friendly | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly | Free Entry

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Bar Techy's Birthday
Jul
12

Bar Techy's Birthday

Bar Techy’s 1st Birthday Bash - SOLD OUT!

Saturday 12 July · 6PM–11PM
Presented by Bar Technicality & The Black Brisbane

Bar Techy is turning one — and they’re throwing a party to remember.

Join us at The Black Brisbane for a night of high-energy house, DnB and techno as this epic DJ collective brings the party vibes to our space. Expect golden-age grit with a Once Upon a Time in Hollywood twist, plus a few surprises along the way.

With music you’ll feel in your chest and cheeky shenanigans on the side, this is one for the night owls, the dance floor crew and anyone up for something a little different.

🍸 Bar available all night
🚚 Food available from The Dapper & Chic Food Truck
🎶 House · DnB · Techno
🎭 Hollywood-themed looks encouraged

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Food Truck Friday
Jul
4

Food Truck Friday

🔥 Food Truck Friday – Friday 4th July! 🔥
Join us for an evening of eats, drinks, and good vibes at The Black Brisbane 🖤

Food Trucks: Parma Street Food & Mr Tokyo Dog
Live Music: George Hodges
Bar open: Cocktails, wines, beers + non-alc options
🐶 Dog-friendly | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly | Free Entry

Looking to book a table for your group? You can do that here.

📍 Kicking off from 5pm – come hungry, bring your mates, and settle in for a cosy winter evening.

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Rumolution 2025
Jun
14

Rumolution 2025

Rumolution: A Festival of Rum at The Black Brisbane
📅 Saturday 14th June 2025: 1-4pm & 5pm-8pm
📍 The Black Brisbane
🎟️ Get Tickets Here

Join us at The Black Brisbane for Rumolution — a bold celebration of all things rum! Whether you're a seasoned sipper or a curious newcomer, this one’s for the lovers of Caribbean Rum, Navy Rum, Aussie Rum, Agricole Rhum, Spiced, White, Aged and everything in between.

Enjoy tastings from over 30 of the best local and international rum distillers, plus a line-up of food trucks to keep your taste buds on their toes. All tastings are included with your ticket and you'll leave with a complimentary Rumolution tote — perfect for any bottles you want to take home.

Featuring mixers from Tasmanian Tonic Co. and Southern Ocean Sodas — because the best rums deserve the best pairings.

Strictly 18+ (no kids allowed — it’s adulting time!).

🍹 Raise your glasses. Join the Rumolution.

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Food Truck Friday
Jun
6

Food Truck Friday

🔥 Food Truck Friday is BACK – Friday 6th June! 🔥
Join us for an evening of eats, drinks, and good vibes at The Black Brisbane 🖤

🍔 Food by:
Bertino Brothers & The Dapper and Chic
🎶 Live tunes by: Pat Tierney from 6pm
🍸 Bar open: Cocktails, wines, beers + non-alc options
🔥 Fire pits | 🐶 Dog-friendly | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly

📍 Kicking off from 5pm – come hungry, bring your mates, and settle in for a cosy winter evening.

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Slowly Made Locals Market
May
18

Slowly Made Locals Market

Grab a coffee & a pastry and check-out many of Meanjin (Brisbane)'s wonderful makers at the @slowlymadelocals market which will be back at The Black Brisbane in May 2025! 🥐

Brought to you by the creative collective behind the Slowly Made Locals shop in Paddington - this event is sure to be the perfect Sunday vibe 🌞

🗓️ Sunday 18th May
🕗 8am - 2pm
📍 The Black Brisbane, 35 Collingwood St, Albion 4010

See you there! 🎉

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Food Truck Friday
May
2

Food Truck Friday

🚚 Food Truck Friday – 2nd May 🚚
May means one thing: Food Truck Friday is back!
Join us Friday 2nd May from 5pm for eats from Parma St Food & BIMMS, drinks from the bar and live music by George Hodges 🎶

🍝 Good food
🍸 Great drinks
✨ Even better vibes

Free entry, dog & fam friendly. Let’s kick off the month right 🖤

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The Black Yard Garage Sale
Apr
26

The Black Yard Garage Sale

📦 Garage Sale – Sat 26th April
We’re having a clear out 👋
Join us across the road at 32 Collingwood St from 8am–12pm for our Garage Sale full of ex-café stock, styling items, vintage wares, clothing, kitchen bits + more.

🎶 DJ
☕ Batch brew & OJ
🍴 Good eats

Come treasure hunt with us 🖤

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Sorella & Co: Pop-Up Food Truck
Apr
11

Sorella & Co: Pop-Up Food Truck

Sorella & Co. Pop-Up at The Black – Friday 11th April

Sorella & Co is rolling in for one night only!


Join us at The Black Brisbane this Friday from 5pm for a special pop-up evening featuring Sorella & Co’s food truck and a curated menu of their signature dishes.

Whether you’re planning your wedding, considering an event with us or just keen for a delicious night out – this is your perfect chance to experience what Sorella is all about in a casual, welcoming setting.

Expect entrees, handmade pasta, seasonal sides and sweet finishes – all served fresh from the truck. Bring your friends, bring your appetite!

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THE BLACK MARKET
Jan
10

THE BLACK MARKET

Welcome back to The Black Market - our first Food Truck Friday of the year!

Featuring two local food trucks - Family favourite, One World Food Truck and brand new truck, Feel Good Foodie | Live Music by George Hodges.

Family & Dog Friendly. Bookings for larger groups recommended.

Join us in celebrating 2025.

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Love in a Flash: SHOTGUN WEDDING DAY
Nov
29

Love in a Flash: SHOTGUN WEDDING DAY

SHOTGUN WEDDINGS FOR ROMANTICS at The Black Brisbane this November.

Say "I do" in style with our Love in a Flash wedding package! For just $990, enjoy an intimate 15-minute ceremony with @RoxyCelebrant, surrounded by up to 30 of your closest loved ones. Each guest will be treated to a glass of bubbles to toast your big moment, and you'll receive 10 professional photos by @WildflowerWeddings to capture the memories.

With time slots running on the hour, every hour, you’ll have access to our beautiful courtyard (with bar) to celebrate post-ceremony. Optional add-ons include a grazing box, garden posy bouquet and 10 polaroid pictures to make your day even more special.

Ready to tie the knot? Book your spot here! 💍✨

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Slowly Made Locals Market
Nov
17

Slowly Made Locals Market

Grab a coffee & a pastry and check-out many of Meanjin (Brisbane)'s wonderful makers at the @slowlymadelocals market which will be back at The Black Brisbane in November! 🥐

Brought to you by the creative collective behind the Slowly Made Locals shop in Paddington - this event is sure to be the perfect Sunday vibe 🌞

🗓️ Sunday 17th November
🕗 8am - 2pm
📍 The Black Brisbane, 35 Collingwood St, Albion 4010

See you there! 🎉

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