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…
Celebrate the elegance and diversity of Chinese culture with a vibrant showcase presented by the ACT Chinese Australian Association (ACTCAA) and the Australian Guangxi Friendship Association (AGFA). Featuring the stunning Colourful Cloud Casing the Moon Dance Ensemble (CCCM), led by…
Feel the heat as Latin Carnivale brings the electrifying spirit of Latin American street festivals to Canberra! This high-energy showcase features top Latin bands delivering salsa, tropical, cumbia and fusion rhythms that light up the stage with colour and passion.…
Brissas del Peru brings the vibrant spirit of Peru to the festival stage with colourful costumes, dynamic choreography and dances representing the country’s many diverse regions. Established in 2007, the group has become well known across Australia for showcasing traditional…
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,…
SIFA Sports and Cultural Club brings the electrifying energy of Punjab to the stage with its signature Bhangra performances. More than a dance, Bhangra is a celebration of life—bursting with vibrant costumes, colourful turbans and the powerful beats of the…
The Silent Rave turns Glebe Park into an open‑air dancefloor where everyone can choose their own beat. Festival‑goers can grab a headset and switch between three Multicultural Dance Music channels, including a live DJ bringing global rhythms to life. Whether…
Passion & Purpose brings unstoppable energy to the festival as Australia’s only youth‑based multicultural dance organisation—proudly founded and based in Canberra. Known as a leading cultural arts group, they specialise in positive, high‑impact African (Afro) music and dance that celebrates…
Son de Mexico brings the vibrant heart of Mexico to Canberra with a high‑energy showcase of traditional folkloric dance. Featuring iconic styles from regions such as Jalisco, Veracruz and Colima, each performance bursts with colour, rhythm and storytelling. Dancers take…
The Canberra Indian Council’s India in the City showcase brings the colour, spirit and diversity of India to the festival stage. Audiences will be immersed in a vibrant celebration of culture through classical and folk dance, soul‑stirring music and captivating…
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,…
Feel the pulse of Africa with BreySax, a dynamic saxophonist joined by a high-energy drummer to create an electrifying Afro-fusion experience. Their interactive set blends the soulful sounds of Afrobeat, Amapiano, and traditional Zimbabwean music with explosive rhythms and dramatic…
