Folk Dance Canberra Workshop invites festival‑goers to get moving and learn folk dances from around the world. Guided by experienced teachers, participants will explore dances from countries including Brazil, Romania, France, Bulgaria, Syria and Bolivia. The workshop is welcoming, inclusive…
Explore Russian culture in this hands‑on creative workshop, combining abstract art with the beauty of Cyrillic script. Experiment with shapes, symbols and lettering as you create a unique artwork inspired by language, culture and personal expression. This relaxed session invites…
Falun Dafa Association of Australia presents a stunning showcase of classical Chinese dance, featuring the Ribbon Dance, Fan Dance, and Lotus Dance—three timeless art forms that embody grace, harmony, and cultural depth. Flowing silk ribbons create mesmerising patterns symbolising wind…
Russian Folklore Ensemble Kalinka from Sydney brings the vibrant spirit of Russia to the festival with a dynamic program of traditional dance and song. Audiences will be captivated by energetic Cossack dances, lyrical folk choreography, and the grace and emotion…
Karima Hazim is the founder of Sunday Kitchen, where Lebanese food, culture and storytelling come together around the table. Drawing on her heritage and background in design and entrepreneurship, Karima creates immersive cooking experiences that celebrate tradition, connection and shared…
Canberra City Band is back in 2026, bringing over a century of musical tradition — and more than 100 passionate musicians — to the festival stage. Audiences can expect a world tour of toe‑tapping symphonic wind pieces, from familiar favourites…
Kung Fu Wushu ACT invites you to experience the power and grace of Chinese martial arts through dynamic workshops led by expert masters. Enjoy the rhythm and energy of a Lion Dance drumming workshop with Shr Fu Wilson Lo. These…
The Greek Glendi Showcase brings the vibrant spirit of Greece to the festival with colourful, high‑energy performances from the Canberra Hellenic Dancers. Having performed across Australia and in Greece, the troupe shares Greek culture through traditional music, lively folk dances…
The Scotsman brings the warmth, wit and spirit of Scotland to the festival stage. With rousing folk ballads, lively ceilidh‑style tunes and heartfelt storytelling, Graeme McColgan transports audiences straight to the highlands and lochs of his homeland. His soaring vocals,…
Created from materials rescued from the recycling bin, Journey to Mictlan is a magical shadow puppetry show inspired by a 600‑year‑old Mexican legend still shared through families today. Watch discarded treasures transform into expressive puppets under lamplight as the story…
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…
Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of Chile with Baila Chile Folk Dances Inc., a Canberra-based group dedicated to showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Chile through dance. Their performance takes audiences on a captivating journey across the country’s diverse…
