National Multicultural Festival

National Multicultural Festival Join us in Canberra from Friday 6 February to Sunday 8 February 2026 for 3 big days of culture, music, dance, food and more!

19/02/2026

The music has faded, the lights are packed away – but the magic of this year’s National Multicultural Festival is still very much alive 🎶✨

Across three days, we danced together 💃🕺, tasted the world 🌍🍴, shared stories 📖, and celebrated the many cultures that make Canberra feel like home 🏡❤️

Thank you to everyone who brought their heart to the 2026 festival. Your culture. Your pride. Your joy. 😊

See you in 2027 – same spirit, new stories. 💛✨

🎥Good Shout

Rain, ponchos and big smiles — Day 3 delivered! 😄Thank you to everyone who braved the weather ☔✨ and joined us to wrap u...
09/02/2026

Rain, ponchos and big smiles — Day 3 delivered! 😄

Thank you to everyone who braved the weather ☔✨ and joined us to wrap up an incredible festival weekend. From performances to food and everything in between, it was one for the books.

More memories (and photos) coming soon.

📸Ari’s Pixels Photography

Troy Casser-Daley is ready for the rain and will be taking the stage at Glebe Park today!Pull out your ponchos and get r...
08/02/2026

Troy Casser-Daley is ready for the rain and will be taking the stage at Glebe Park today!

Pull out your ponchos and get ready to dance in the rain to one of Australia's most celebrated country music artists, who's songs capture the spirit of this country we call home - a fitting end to what has been an amazing weekend.

📅 When: Sunday, 8 February
⏰ Time: 4–5 pm
📍 Where: Glebe Park South Stage

This wet weather can't stop the party… the festival is still on! 🥳 Put on your gum boots, bring your poncho and enjoy a ...
07/02/2026

This wet weather can't stop the party… the festival is still on! 🥳

Put on your gum boots, bring your poncho and enjoy a packed program full of culture, music, and of course, delicious food.

It's perfect weather to check out the Scottish Australian Heritage Council Showcase, you will be transported straight to Scotland in this rainy weather - no passport required!

Come down and support our vendors and performers for the final day of the 2026 National Multicultural Festival! 🎶

UPDATE: Unfortunately Glow & Tell has been cancelled due to the wet weather. There is still plenty of things to see - come on down!

Saturday scenes ✨Big energy, bold culture and a festival parade that lit up the city. What a day 🌏🎶🍜Big thanks to everyo...
07/02/2026

Saturday scenes ✨

Big energy, bold culture and a festival parade that lit up the city. What a day 🌏🎶🍜

Big thanks to everyone who braved the heat to be part of it, and to our amazing performers, stallholders and volunteers for bringing the festival to life.💛

📸's Pixels Photography

Opening night magic ✨What a way to begin. A night filled with colour, culture and connection — from powerful performance...
06/02/2026

Opening night magic ✨

What a way to begin. A night filled with colour, culture and connection — from powerful performances to shared meals and moments of joy across the city.

Thank you to our performers, stallholders, volunteers, and every one of you who came out to celebrate.

This is just the beginning ✨More to come 🌏🎶🍜

📸Ari’s Pixels Photography

The Canberra Raiders 💚 and ACT Brumbies 💙 are popping up today at the National Multicultural Festival – and you’re invit...
06/02/2026

The Canberra Raiders 💚 and ACT Brumbies 💙 are popping up today at the National Multicultural Festival – and you’re invited to be part of it!

Swing by for a chance to meet men’s and women’s players from both teams, grab a selfie, get your merch signed, and soak up a relaxed, family friendly moment where sport, culture and community collide.

Whether you’re a die hard fan or just love the buzz of the festival, this is your chance to chat footy, hear a few stories and meet some of Canberra’s sporting stars up close.

📍 Canberra Centre - City Walk, ground floor in front of Lululemon
📅 Saturday 7 February 2026
⏰ 10am – 11am

06/02/2026

HELLO 👋
YUMA 🌿
TALOFA 🌺
HOLA 💃
YASSOU 🏺
NI HAO 🥟
JAMBO 🌞

However you say hello, you belong here.

The 2026 National Multicultural Festival is OPEN! 🎉🌏All weekend, our community comes together — sharing food, stories and hundreds of performances from cultures across the world.

Come celebrate with us.🙌

Today’s the day! 💛 The 2026 National Multicultural Festival kicks off this afternoon! 🎉Before you dive in, do future‑you...
05/02/2026

Today’s the day! 💛 The 2026 National Multicultural Festival kicks off this afternoon! 🎉

Before you dive in, do future‑you a favour. 😌👇 Check out our Plan your festival page for:
🎶 Program ✅
🗺️Maps ✅
🍜 Stalls ✅
🚍 Getting here ✅
♿ Accessibility & support ✅

A little planning = more time for food, music and dancing 💃🍴🎶

Now go forth and festival 🌏✨

👉 Plan your festival at bit.ly/nmf26plan and get everything you need for a smooth, stress‑free weekend.

🥳🗺️ New this year: our interactive festival map!Finding your way around the festival just got easier. For the first time...
05/02/2026

🥳🗺️ New this year: our interactive festival map!

Finding your way around the festival just got easier. For the first time, we’re launching an interactive map to help you explore stages, food stalls, amenities and all the things that make the National Multicultural Festival come alive.

This is something new for us,✨ and we’re trailing it alongside our usual printed maps 🗺️and info tents ℹ️. Like any first release, there may be a few tweaks to iron out as we go – thank you for your patience 🙏 and for sharing your feedback to help us improve.

👉 Explore the map at bit.ly/nmf26map and see where the festival takes you.

🎉 On the eve of the National Multicultural Festival, we want to say thank you.This festival is more than stages, food an...
05/02/2026

🎉 On the eve of the National Multicultural Festival, we want to say thank you.

This festival is more than stages, food and performances – it’s a community effort made possible by partners who believe in celebration, connection and bringing people together in the heart of Canberra.

We’re proud to be supported by organisations who help make this weekend welcoming, vibrant and accessible for everyone who takes part.

💛 Thank you to our festival partners:
• Canberra Centre
• Cypher Brewing Co + Australian Native Bush Co
• Apollo Law
• Kwik Kopy

🏨 And our accommodation partners, who help stallholders, performers and visitors feel at home in our city:
• Alivio Tourist Park Canberra
• Quest Canberra City Walk
• Little Drifter
• Canberra Rex Hotel
• Mercure Canberra
• Crowne Plaza Canberra
• A by Adina Canberra
• Novotel Canberra

🎶 We can’t wait to celebrate together tomorrow.

Hops or herbs? Why choose when you can explore both! Cypher Brewing Co is rolling into the festival with a vibrant line...
04/02/2026

Hops or herbs? Why choose when you can explore both!

Cypher Brewing Co is rolling into the festival with a vibrant line-up of globally inspired beers, brewed locally in Canberra and packed with character. Think international styles, local heart, and festival energy on tap.

Sharing their Glebe Park taproom is Australian Native Bush Co, pouring refreshing non alcoholic native iced teas made with Australian botanicals. It’s a great option for families, non drinkers or anyone keen to try something new.

Different flavours. Same festival energy.

📅 Friday, Saturday & Sunday
📍 Glebe Park South. Visit our festival map at bit.ly/nmf26map to spot their exact location.

Come thirsty – leave happy.

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