Celebrate the beauty of language and culture with performances from Canberra’s community language schools! Students and teachers take the stage with recitations, songs and stories that highlight the significance of traditional costumes and cultural practices in their native languages. Allied…
CMAG invites festival‑goers to step out of the crowds and into a world of art, history and creativity with a range of free exhibitions. Explore Canberra/Kamberri: Place & People, dive into the tender imagery of Loving: Photographs of Men in…
CMAG’s Maker Space invites festival‑goers to get hands‑on and creative in a vibrant, multicultural studio. Visitors can layer words, colours and patterns from around the world to craft their own textured artwork, inspired by global stories and traditions. After creating…
CMAG invites little festival‑goers (and the young at heart!) to enjoy FREE face painting by Funny Fantasy Entertainment. Register on the day for a splash of colour, sparkle and creativity — all part of the festival fun.
Cool off in Civic Square and unleash your creativity with CMAG’s Rain Painting experience. Under the misting fans, visitors can watch colours swirl and drip to create unique, weather‑made masterpieces — the perfect way to stay refreshed and make a…
CMAG offers a calm retreat for families needing a breather from the festival buzz. The boardroom transforms into a dedicated feeding and relaxation space, giving parents and bubs a comfortable spot to rest and recharge. Toddlers can enjoy gentle sensory…
Get truly multicultural and multimedia in the CMAG studio, layering words and patterns from different parts of the world to create a colourful, textured design.
Libraries ACT and COTA ACT invite older festival‑goers to unwind in the comfortable, air‑conditioned Senior Lounge — complete with tea, coffee, and a friendly welcome. Visitors can also pop by the Libraries ACT stall to sign up for a library…
THE EARLY YEARS (1981-1987) PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION Libraries ACT invites festival‑goers to step back in time with National Multicultural Festival: The Early Years (1981–1987), a photography exhibition curated by the ACT Heritage Library. Through vibrant archival images, audiences can explore the…
Jungle City Collective is a Naarm‑based crew of dancers, choreographers and creators bringing the heat of Jamaican Dancehall and Afro‑Fusion to the stage. Made up of members from Burncity Queenz, Culture Queenz and Jungle City’s advanced dancers, this intergenerational collective…
Families can enjoy Bilingual Story Time in Nepali, Mandarin, and Bahasa Indonesia, ideal for children aged 3–5.
Folk Group Bulgari,Australia’s largest Bulgarian dance ensemble, brings the rich traditions of Bulgaria to the stage with an unforgettable performance. Established in 2019, this vibrant community group showcases the beauty of Bulgarian folklore through energetic, fast-paced dances with intricate footwork,…
