A fierce line‑up of First Nations drag superstars takes the stage for the National Multicultural Festival’s first ever Deadly Deities showcase. Hosted by the unstoppable Mama MadB, this high‑energy celebration features show‑stopping performances from El Beauty, Tina Cox, NoeDee, SISTAboy…
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…
Kaarj is a Nepali-Bhutanese Australian DJ whose sound reflects the heartbeat of Canberra’s multicultural community. Raised in the capital and deeply proud of her heritage, she creates electrifying sets that fuse global rhythms with contemporary beats. Expect a vibrant mix…
Celebrate the warmth and harmony of Filipino culture with The Filipino Choir! This Canberra-based community choir has been enriching local events for years with soulful performances that blend music, faith and tradition. Comprising around 20 passionate members, the choir is…
Canberra Ukrainian Dance Group proudly celebrates the vibrant spirit of Ukraine through traditional dance. Known for their colorful costumes, intricate footwork, and dynamic choreography, the group has represented Ukrainian culture at numerous multicultural events. Their performances showcase resilience and joy,…
Te Rere O Te Tarakakao is a proud Māori community group with deep roots in Canberra, originally formed in 1981. After a decade-long hiatus, the uri (descendants) have reunited to strengthen cultural connections for Māori across the Canberra and Queanbeyan…
The European Embassies Opening Ceremony officially launches the European Union Delegation’s program at the National Multicultural Festival. Join representatives from European embassies as they welcome festival‑goers and mark the beginning of a shared celebration of culture, connection and collaboration.
Officials from the Federation of Chinese Association of ACT, Federation of Chinese Community of Canberra, ACT Chinese Australian Association, Australian Guangxi Friendship Association and the Australian School of Contemporary Chinese will come together to officially open their Chinese Showcase programs…
Placing children at the centre of this engaginginteractive experience,Glow & Tell blends the magic oflight and the simplicity of storytelling.Using UV light in a custom-built tent, the classroom istransformed into a magical performance space wherestories and imagined worlds come alive…
Raio de Sol brings the vibrant rhythms and infectious energy of Rio de Janeiro to the heart of Canberra. Since 2013, this dynamic community samba band has lit up stages and parades across the city, celebrating Latino culture with colour…
Explore the vibrant traditions of Karnataka in this hands-on art workshop presented by the Karnataka Association of Canberra. Guided by four skilled artists, participants will learn the techniques behind Rangoli and Madhubani—two iconic Indian folk art forms—while also being introduced…
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…
