Members of Victoria’s diverse communities, including the vibrant Filipino-Australian community, will come together this March as the Victorian Multicultural Festival 2026 returns to Grazeland for three days of culture, music, and global cuisine.
The festival will take place from 27–29 March and forms part of Cultural Diversity Week, one of Victoria’s largest celebrations of multiculturalism.
Presented by the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) in partnership with Grazeland and the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, the event will highlight the many traditions, cuisines, and artistic expressions that reflect Victoria’s multicultural identity.
Across the three-day celebration, Grazeland in Spotswood will host a vibrant program of cultural performances from around the world. Festivalgoers can experience Vietnamese lion dancing, Polynesian drumming, Irish dance performances, Japanese shamisen music by Noriko Tadano, African drum and dance, Turkish belly dance, Latin and European bands, Cuban rhythms, and live DJ sets throughout the weekend. Colourful roving Brazilian performers will also bring energy and movement through the crowd.
Food will be another major highlight of the festival. As one of Melbourne’s largest food precincts, Grazeland will offer visitors a wide range of international cuisine through its diverse vendor lineup. From smoky street-style barbecue and fragrant curries to Latin American favourites, European dishes, and sweet desserts, the event promises a culinary journey across cultures.
Live performances will begin on Friday from 5pm, with entertainment continuing from midday on Saturday and Sunday, creating a weekend filled with music, culture, and community celebration.
With Melbourne home to one of Australia’s largest Filipino communities, events such as the Victorian Multicultural Festival offer an opportunity for Filipino-Australians to celebrate alongside other cultures while sharing their own traditions, values, and community spirit. The festival highlights the diversity that continues to shape Victoria’s identity.
Vivienne Nguyen AM, Chairperson of the Victorian Multicultural Commission, said the festival is an important part of Cultural Diversity Week and reflects the many cultures that contribute to the state’s success.
“The Victorian Multicultural Festival highlights the dynamic cultures that continue to shape Victoria’s identity,” she said. “The festival creates space for communities to be seen, heard and celebrated, while encouraging intercultural exchange. Events like this remind us that when cultures connect, communities thrive.”
Held at Grazeland in Spotswood, the festival invites Victorians from all backgrounds to gather, explore global flavours, and celebrate the rich cultural diversity that defines the state.
