Festivals That Unite Cultures

Filter by the vibe you’re after, or mix and match.

• Music & Movement: Stages for indie, global beats, choirs, and street dance.
• Film & Cinema: Outdoor screens, shorts, docos, and filmmaker Q&As.
• Food & Market: Night markets, live demos, and regional specialties.
• Words & Ideas: Spoken word, book swaps, and live podcast tapings.
• Family & Play: Craft corners, instrument petting zoos, and early sessions.

Quick filters: Music · Film · Food · Literature · Family · Late Night · Free

• Headliner Line: High-energy sets and cross-cultural collaborations.
• Neighbourhood Stage: Local collectives and community choirs.
• Kitchen Lab: Chef demos and tasting flights with cultural context.
• Open Studio: Workshops in drumming, printmaking, and dance basics.

Family-friendly badges: Marked on listings for easy planning. Accessibility notes: Step-free access, captioned screenings, and quiet zones highlighted on each event.

• Autumn (Mar–May): Film & Food pop-ups across Melbourne lanes.
• Winter (Jun–Aug): Warm indoor sessions—choirs, indie cinema, spice markets.
• Spring (Sep–Nov): Riverfront mainstage, outdoor screenings, family weekends.
• Summer (Dec–Feb): Night markets and dance marathons under the stars.

Catch exact dates and venues on the full schedule.

Top questions

• Are events all-ages? Most are; check each listing for age guidance.
• Do I need separate tickets for workshops? Some workshops have limited capacity. Reserve early via the listing.
• What accessibility services are available? Step-free routes, assistive listening where possible, and quiet spaces are indicated.

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