Kung Fu Wushu ACT invites you to experience the power and grace of Chinese martial arts through dynamic workshops led by expert masters. Gain practical skills in women’s self-defence with Shr Fu Ingrid Bean. These interactive sessions are perfect for…
Prosperous Mountain Lion Dance, Canberra’s premier lion and dragon dance team, joins forces with Melbourne’s Soaring Dragon to deliver an unforgettable cultural spectacle. Across the festival weekend, audiences will experience authentic, high-energy performances featuring vibrant costumes, rhythmic drumming and breathtaking…
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,…
Step into a whirl of colour, culture and community with Folk Dance Canberra’s World Dance Workshop. Led by the vibrant Polish folkloric group WIELKOPOLSKA, this workshop celebrates the elegance, energy and charm of traditional Polish folk dance. Dancers aged 7…
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,…
