Headliners & Special Events

The National Multicultural Festival Opening Ceremony brings together performance, poetry and community reflection to celebrate the strength and diversity of Canberra’s multicultural community. Audiences are invited to take part in the Multicultural Ribbon Tree, adding messages of hope, unity and…

Michael Hing is a multi‑hyphenate comedian, actor, broadcaster and podcaster with a sharp wit and a love of chaos. His stand‑up special Long Live the Hing is streaming now, and in 2026 he hits the road with a brand‑new show,…

Ceilidh Connections brings the warmth, wit and wild spirit of Scotland to Canberra. Led by Graeme McColgan—known to many as The Scotsman—this high‑energy traditional ceilidh blends rousing folk tunes, singalong ballads and lively storytelling that transports audiences straight to the…

L‑FRESH The LION is one of Australia’s most influential hip hop artists, known for his razor‑sharp lyricism, powerful storytelling and electrifying live shows. Born and raised in South West Sydney and proudly of Sikh and Punjabi heritage, he’s performed everywhere…

Get up close to one of the most iconic prizes in world sport — the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy. Celebrating Australia’s six historic wins and their most recent triumph in 2023, the Trophy will be proudly on display…

Get up close with some of Canberra’s favourite sporting stars at this special meet and greet with players from the Canberra Raiders and ACT Brumbies. Meet athletes who represent both teams and proudly reflect the city’s diverse multicultural communities. Grab…

Hosted by 106.3’s Haylee Potts, Fields of Belonging brings together athletes from the ACT Brumbies and Canberra Raiders for an inspiring panel discussion about the power of sport to connect communities. With stories from the field and beyond, the players…

The Australian Girls Choir is one of Australia’s most celebrated youth choirs, known for uplifting, polished performances on stages at home and around the world. Founded in 1984, the choir now includes thousands of young singers in training across Australia.…

A true giant of Australian music, Troy Cassar‑Daley brings his heartfelt stories and unmistakable voice to the festival as the 2026 headline act. A proud Gumbaynggirr and Bundjalung man, Troy has spent more than three decades capturing the spirit of…