Multicultural Festivals

Federation Square works closely with local community groups, particularly multicultural groups to support events that allow people to share their culture, traditions, food and language in the heart of Melbourne.

Fed Square hosts a range of multicultural festivals and celebrations throughout the year and is also proud to acknowledge the national days of countries from around the world.

2013 Festivals

Please note that these dates are liable to change. For further details check our daily Calendar of Events.

• Summer Latin Festival, 9 February
• HYP Festival, 24 February
• Maslenitsa – Slavic Pancake Festival, 2 March
• La Faya Variety Concert, 10 March
• Fiesta Malaysia, 16 March
• Thai Culture & Food Festival, 17 March
• Viva Victoria, 24 March
• Bangla New Year Celebration, 13 April
• The Baklava Bake-Off, 21 April
• Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, 4 – 9 May
• Buddha’s Day Festival, 18 – 19 May
• Kirat Festival, 25 May
• The Light in Winter, 1 June – 1 July
• Ukrainian Festival, 18 August
• Macedonian Music Festival, 8 September
• Mexican Independence Day, 14 – 15 September (tentative)
• Diwali Indian Festival of Light, 26 October
• Nepal Festival, 2 November
• Polish Festival, 17 November
• Anatolian Cultures & Arts Festival, 7 – 8 December
• Sister-Cities Greek Glendi Festival, 24 November