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  • Italian Flag Throwers

    Council of Italo Australian Organizations (CIAO) Italian Flag Throwers return to the National Multicultural Festival with a dazzling display that always stops crowds in their tracks. Their vibrant, traditional flag‑throwing performance transforms the fountain precinct into a burst of colour,…

  • Federation of Chinese Association of ACT Showcase

    The Federation of Chinese Associations (FCA-ACT) of the ACT presents a vibrant display of traditional Chinese culture, featuring the dynamic rhythms of the waist‑drum dance, elegant classical dance and impressive martial arts demonstrations. With colourful costumes, festive energy and rich…

  • Prosperous Mountain Lion Dance

    Prosperous Mountain Lion Dance, Canberra’s premier lion and dragon dance team, joins forces with Melbourne’s Soaring Dragon to deliver an unforgettable cultural spectacle. Across the festival weekend, audiences will experience authentic, high-energy performances featuring vibrant costumes, rhythmic drumming and breathtaking…

  • Canberra and District NAIDOC Aboriginal Corporation Showcase

    Celebrate the world’s oldest living cultures through music, dance, storytelling and connection. Beginning with a Welcome to Country by a Traditional Custodian, this vibrant program features local performers and cultural ambassadors sharing traditions with pride. Enjoy all-day entertainment and explore…

  • Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Showcase

    Step into the elegance of Vietnam’s imperial past with a mesmerising Nhã nhạc performance, an artform recognised by UNESCO for its profound cultural significance. Once central to royal ceremonies of the Nguyễn Dynasty, Nhã nhạc blends intricate instrumentation, graceful dance…

  • Prosperous Mountain Lion Dance

    Prosperous Mountain Lion Dance, Canberra’s premier lion and dragon dance team, joins forces with Melbourne’s Soaring Dragon to deliver an unforgettable cultural spectacle. Across the festival weekend, audiences will experience authentic, high-energy performances featuring vibrant costumes, rhythmic drumming and breathtaking…

  • Pacific Island Showcase Association

    Feel the energy as the Pacific Island Showcase Association brings Stay Fresh Saturday back to the National Multicultural Festival! This electrifying celebration features Pasifika talent from Canberra, across Australia and the Pacific—blending traditional dances with contemporary island vibes. Known for…

  • Federation of Chinese Community of Canberra Showcase

    The Federation of Chinese Associations (FCCCI) of the ACT presents a vibrant display of traditional Chinese culture, featuring the dynamic rhythms of the waist‑drum dance, elegant classical dance and impressive martial arts demonstrations. With colourful costumes, festive energy and rich…

  • Mini Nepal Friendship Society Showcase

    Australia Nepal Friendship Society (ANFS) in Canberra returns to the National Multicultural Festival with a colourful celebration of Nepalese culture that grows brighter every year. This vibrant showcase blends traditional and contemporary elements, featuring dynamic group dances, soulful folk music,…

  • Celebration of African Australians Showcase

    Feel the heartbeat of Africa at the National Multicultural Festival! This dynamic showcase bursts with vibrant rhythms, colourful costumes and storytelling through movement. Rooted in tradition yet alive with contemporary energy, performances fuse powerful drumming, call-and-response singing and choreography inspired…

  • Welcome to Mongolia

    Welcome to Mongolia brings the soul of the steppes to the festival with an unforgettable showcase of music and dance. Featuring master horse-head fiddler and throat singer Bardavaa Chinbat, long song vocalist Maralmaa Davaadorj, and dancer Maralgoo Chinguunjav, this performance…

  • Italian Flag Throwers

    Council of Italo Australian Organizations (CIAO) Italian Flag Throwers return to the National Multicultural Festival with a dazzling display that always stops crowds in their tracks. Their vibrant, traditional flag‑throwing performance transforms the fountain precinct into a burst of colour,…