Are you Canberra-based and love the festival? Do you want to represent the community and help guide festival planning? Apply for our Community Panel Reference Group!

Applications close on Sunday 11 June. For more info visit bit.ly/3pVtDrN

That’s a wrap! 170 cultures over 8 stages, 250 stalls and 30 cultural showcases. It could not have been done without all our volunteers, performers, stallholders, and of course, you! We were thrilled to see so many people embrace this celebration of our city’s rich diversity.

Oh National Multicultural Festival it is so good to have you back after 3 years, you were most certainly missed.
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Last day, let's goooo! We're not crying because it's nearly over, we're smiling because it happened. What are you planning to see today? #MutliCulti2023

Coming to the festival's last day today? Plan your trip! Leave your car at home and make the most of Transport Canberra bus and light rail services and free shuttle bus services operating.

More info: bit.ly/40gE5YO
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Canberra Centre car park is now back in operation. We still recommend public transport and free shuttles! 🚌

2.15pm Sat: Canberra Centre car park is at capacity and the streets around are busy. Make the most of the free shuttle buses or use public transport. Find all the details on our website: bit.ly/40gE5YO Transport Canberra ACT Government

Want to learn how to make a new dish from a different culture? From Italian pasta and ravioli to Sudanese Moulah Tagalia and Peruvian ceviche, there’s still plenty left on the program. More info and demo times: bit.ly/3Y7R0dT #MultiCulti2023

Please visit us tommorow National Multicultural Festival

➡️Visit The Quran Exhibition in 20+ languages.
➡️Meet our Imam & the local Muslims.
➡️Ask questions about Islam.
➡️Wondering how Muslim Women feel about Hijab, ask women from our community & try on a Hijab if you like.

The iconic parade starts at 3:30pm today, Sat 18 Feb! It starts next to Canberra Museum and Gallery and ends in Glebe Park.

Best viewing spots are along Akuna Street or London Circuit, or you can find a grassy spot in Glebe Park for the end of the parade #MultiCulti2023

Reminder: there are road closures in the city during the festival and parking is be limited. Rethink your routine and catch public transport where possible, or park and ride using one of our free shuttle buses.

More info: bit.ly/40gE5YO
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Make sure you catch Saturday and Sunday’s featured acts!

Saturday: Brass Knuckle Brass Band, The Barleyshakes, and Tenzin Choegyal and The Phoenix Collective
Sunday: Abbas Neshat

Full program including times and stages is on our website: bit.ly/3IoymJr

Looking for festival family activities? Sunday 19 Feb is the best day for you! Catch Justine Clarke and Jay Laga'aia performing then check out kids' activities at Civic Library (@LibrariesACT) and Canberra Museum and Gallery.

Full details in the program: bit.ly/3XCxQMl

We're excited to be performing as part of the National Multicultural Festival in Canberra this weekend! You can catch us at 12:45pm on Sunday 19 February at the Garema Place Stage as part of the Greek Glendi! #roadtrip National Multicultural Festival

The festival is a safe space for people from all backgrounds, cultures and diversities. It’s what makes it a truly great event.

Many stallholders, workshop facilitators and performers are volunteers, so please be kind if something doesn't go how you expect ❤

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📅 We're at the National Multicultural Festival this Sunday!

Come and visit our stall on Civic Square from 9am-5.30pm.

We're there to answer any questions you have, giveaway some awesome art postcards, hand out enrolment packs, and share how you can get involved in #yourAssembly !

Traffic delays are currently being experienced on Commonwealth Ave northbound into the city due to road closures for the National Multicultural Festival. Please avoid the area &, where possible, take an alternative route. For up-to-date information on impacts on ACT roads please follow Transport Canberra and City Services

Get excited for our headliners this weekend!

Friday night: MitchTambo and Lisa Hunt
Saturday: James Morrison (@morrisontrumpet) and Parvyn
Sunday: family favourites Jay Laga'aia and Justine Clarke

Check out our program for the details: bit.ly/3IoymJr