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Food stalls from around the world
Hundreds of stalls and performers let communities share their culture through home cooking, a world of flavours in three days.
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Folk Group Bulgari from Melbourne in costume with welcome bread in the European village at the 2020 festival; a file photo. · Report image rightsCanberra · AustraliaFestivals & traditions
2027.02.05 — 2027.02.07 · Coming soon
Three days to taste the world in one city.
National Multicultural Festival 2027
The National Multicultural Festival, which the ACT Government calls Australia’s largest celebration of cultural diversity, returns to Canberra City from 5 to 7 February 2027. Multicultural communities share their culture, history and heritage through food, art, music and dance. In 2026 it drew more than 350,000 people, with hundreds of stallholders and performers and plenty of free music, dance, comedy, family activities and workshops; headliners were country singer Troy Cassar-Daley and hip-hop artist L-FRESH the Lion. The 2027 programme is still to come.
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Canberra City2027.02.05 — 2027.02.07Festivals & traditionsAdmission cost unconfirmed
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Music and dance in the streets
Community dance and music take turns with comedy, family activities and workshops, most of them free in 2026.
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2026: country and hip-hop headliners
In 2026 the headliners were country singer Troy Cassar-Daley and hip-hop artist L-FRESH the Lion.
Festivals & traditionsProgramme, background & sources
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- Food lovers
- Families with children
Before you decide
The 2027 programme is not out; the named artists are from 2026.
Expect crowds and queues at popular stalls.
February is summer in Canberra; bring sun protection.
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Dates & times
2027.02.05 — 2027.02.07Friday 5 to Sunday 7 February 2027 (Canberra time); daily times to be announced.
Australia/SydneyMore programme details
- Food stalls from around the world
- Music and dance in the streets
- 2026: country and hip-hop headliners
Venue & travel
Canberra CityThe festival fills Canberra City, the central business district.
Entry & companions
The 2027 programme and entry details are still to come; in 2026 most entertainment was free, with food paid for separately.
Tickets & access
To be announced
Confirm accessibility services and companion policies with the organiser before travel.
Sources & image credits
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
Aria Ozov · CC BY-SA 4.0 Image source
ACT Government
Folk Group Bulgari from Melbourne in costume with welcome bread in the European village at the 2020 festival; a file photo.
Information checked on 2026-10-17
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