Now Lounge presents: Italian Summer Party
Join us as we celebrate the summer, Italian-style! Returning to the stylish Granada Suite, which offers spectacular night-time views of the city, the next Now Lounge will bring the very best of the Mediterranean right into the heart of Fukuoka. With a display of some of Ducati’s most powerful motorcycles, fine Italian wines, mouth-watering pizza, delicious gelato and a whole array of other treats, this is a party not to be missed!
Jean-Christian Bouvier and his band kick off the night with a sneak peak at this year’s “World CM Festival” featuring a selection of outrageous award-winning Italian television commercials. Then, MC and wine expert Dominic will coordinate a massive group taste-testing of some choice Italian wines. This is free but limited to 300 persons, so don’t be late! Then, Tiempo Iberoamericano’s professional dancers take over with a sizzling salsa dance performance guaranteed to pack the floor. Following that, our special “secret” guest performs live on stage! Finally, DJ H turns up the volume and keeps the dance floor filled until the end of the night.
With nearly 800 guests in attendance, the last Now Lounge was a blast – and this time will be even better! Book your tickets online now for speedy entry on the night. First 300 booked tickets get free Italian gelato!
FREE Drinks!
First 200 people to enter the “Now Lounge” party on Friday, July 2
wearing some red clothing get their choice of a FREE Campari & Soda or Pink Lemonade!
Now Lounge
Italian Summer Party
Friday, July 2, 19:00 ~ 01:00
Celebrate summer Italian-style with wine, food, fashion and motorcycles!
DJ Club Zone – Let loose in a club space with DJ and sound system
Chill-out Zone – Lounge seating and glass walls with fantastic views of the city at night
Patio Zone – Enjoy fresh air in the glass-walled open patio
Entertainment
• Selection of award-winning Italian television commercials (21:10)
• Italian wine-tasting with Dominic Walker (21:30)
• Salsa Dancing with Tiempo Iberoamericano (22:00)
• Special “secret” guest (22:45)
Tickets
Advanced and at the door: ¥2,500 (including 2 drinks)
First 300 tickets include free Italian gelato! Buy in advance and skip the line. Advance ticket sales end on July 1, 22:00
Group Discount!
Buy five tickets in advance and get one free! Online orders only.
Check back to this site for more information as the party date approaches!
Now Lounge FAQ
If your question isn’t answered here send an email to: party@fukuoka-now.com
Q: Where is Granada Suite?
A: It’s Fukuoka’s newest multi-purpose event space, located on the top two floors of the new Aqua Hakata Building, located on the opposite side of Meji-dori, and just across the river from the ACROS Building in Tenjin.
Q: Are advance tickets available?
A: Yes! Advance tickets mean no lineups – and if you buy 5 all together, the sixth is free! Access the following site and pay by credit card or PayPal.
Q: How much are drinks after the first 2 included in the ticket price?
A: Heartland Beer (premium Japanese beer) will be ¥500/bottle, Italian wines, cocktails and sparkling wine just ¥500 too! Champagne ¥1,200.
Q: What’s the dress code?
A: It’s a pretty fancy venue, so you’ll want to put on your best threads. No flip flops.
Q: Is there a cloakroom?
A: Yes and it is free!
Q: What is the smoking policy?
A: Smoking is permitted on the open patio.
Q: Is there food?
A: Yes finger food is available from bar counters and servers walking around the party. All at reasonable prices.
Q: What’s the ratio of Japanese and foreign guests?
A: It varies from party to party, but is usually about 40% foreigners and 60% Japanese.
Q: Is re-entry to the party allowed?
A: Yes – your hand will be stamped when you enter. Show it and you can get back in.
Q: Do I need to speak English/Japanese?
A: No – just relax, have a few drinks and enjoy yourself!
Q: Is it stuffy, hot and smoky?
A: Thanks to plenty of space and an open air patio, no, it’s neither hot nor stuffy.
Q: Is it ok to pass out leaflets or other promotional materials?
A: No. If you have something to promote, please contact the organizers in advance.
Q: Will there be any long, boring speeches?
A: No! Absolutely not!
Photos from previous Now Lounge events
April 23 Fukuoka Now hosted another “Now Lounge” event at a new venue, Granada Suite Fukuoka.
Watch a video from the last Now Lounge
Fukuoka Now has the entire first floor of the uber-cool “With The Style” venue reserved for Fukuoka’s biggest Valentine’s Day party.
A wonderful event in which we showcased the art of a dozen Fukuoka-based foreign artists
A combination of Valentine’s Day and Fukuoka Now’s 10 year anniversary
An exotic evening sponsored by Thai Airlines International
Our second big event at With The Style
The first event in the Now Lounge series
