Accessibility & inclusion

Access and inclusion at the National Multicultural Festival

At the National Multicultural Festival, we want everyone to be able to join in the fun! That's why we've made sure our festival is accessible and inclusive to as many people as possible.

Accessible parking

Where possible, we recommend catching public transport as parking in the city will be limited.

Accessible parking is available close to the festival at

  • Constitution Place, accessed via the Constitution Avenue end of Theatre Lane
  • Canberra Centre
  • outdoor carpark, corner of Cooyong Street and Genge Street
  • Magistrates Court carpark, corner of Northbourne Avenue and London Circuit.

Accessible car parking is available further from the festival at

  • the outdoor carpark, corner of London Circuit and Constitution Avenue
  • the City Pool, Allara Street
  • CIT, corner of Coranderrk Street and Constitution Avenue.

Check the carparks directly for any costs.

The free festival shuttle stops near these carparks to assist getting to the festival.

Accessible and ride-share drop off zones

We’ve got your transportation needs covered! The festival is accessible to wheelchairs, mobility scooters and strollers.

We've set up three accessible drop-off zones for attendees

  • at the corner of Rabaul Lane and Akuna Street
  • on Binara Street, near Crowne Plaza
  • in Ainslie Place, on the Cooyong Street side of the Canberra Centre.

More information about how road closures affect these drop-off zones is available on the City Services website.

Accessible toilets

We've placed accessible toilets at key locations. You can find them

  • on London Circuit near Civic Square
  • on the corner of Bunda Street and Akuna Street
  • in Glebe Park near the Workshop Tent.

For exact locations, check out our festival map.

Quiet space

The Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG) will host a dedicated Sunflower Sensory‑Friendly Space, offering a calm retreat for visitors with sensory needs.
CMAG also provides a Families Sanctuary with nursing and changing facilities, plus fun activities for children such as puppetry, crafts and face‑painting.

Parents and carers room

A dedicated parents and carers room is available in North Glebe Park, with:

  • A change table
  • Low sofa‑style seating and stools for breast/bottle feeding

Multi-faith prayer room

A multi‑faith prayer room at the Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre (Level 2) is open during festival hours for anyone needing a quiet space for prayer.
Accessible via lift or stairs.

Seniors' space at Civic Library

There is a dedicated seniors lounge at Civic Library for older people if they need to take a break and recharge.