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…
Gargi Gogoi is an IT professional by day and a passionate performer by heart. Dancing solo and with her group ArtEcho, Gargi’s mission is simple yet powerful: to unite people from diverse cultures through the universal language of art. Drawing…
Created from materials rescued from the recycling bin, Journey to Mictlan is a short shadow puppetry show that tells a Mexican legend dating back approximately 600 years - one that continues to live on in family traditions today. With puppets…
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…
Discover why the coconut tree is known as the “Tree of Life” in Tongan culture in this fascinating workshop. Led by Manu Naufahu, Principal of the ACT Tongan Language and Cultural School, the session explores the tree’s cultural, practical, and…
Created from materials rescued from the recycling bin, Journey to Mictlan is a short shadow puppetry show that tells a Mexican legend dating back approximately 600 years - one that continues to live on in family traditions today. With puppets…
For over 15 years, Kokoloco has been a vibrant force at the National Multicultural Festival, showcasing the passion and energy of Latin, Brazilian and Caribbean dance. Established in 2004, this dynamic studio not only performs spectacular shows but also created…
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…
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,…
Authors Darren Rix and Craig Cormick invite audiences into the creative world behind Warra Warra Wai, winner of the 2025 ACT Book of the Year. In this lively Author Talk, the duo share insights into their collaborative process, the stories…
Nayestan Music Band brings the vibrant spirit of Afghanistan to Canberra with a soulful performance that’s all about connection and culture. Led by acclaimed vocalist Emal Orya, this talented ensemble blends classic ghazals, folk tunes and Sufi-inspired melodies into an…
Queen of Hearts reimagines the mariachi tradition with a bold, cross-cultural twist. This all-female ensemble blends authentic instrumentation—guitar, vihuela, violin, trumpet and percussion—with lush harmonies and dynamic arrangements. Their performances feature original compositions alongside fresh interpretations of classic Mexican repertoire,…
