Overview
Celebrate the diversity that makes our city one of the best in the world with Cultural Diversity Week kicking off on Saturday, March 21. Over nine days, community-led events will showcase the dynamic, vibrant cultures that make up Melbourne's social fabric.
Proudly led by the Victorian Multicultural Commission, Cultural Diversity Week offers organisations, communities, workplaces and individuals the opportunity to host events celebrating their cultures. This year's theme, "Culture connects us all", aims to promote unification and togetherness.
Major events taking place across the festival include the U-NITE Multicultural Round hosted by Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park, the African Film Fest at Cinema Nova, and the Moving Feast in Bendigo. Be immersed in the talents of refugee and asylum seeker youth at the Harmony Day Block Party at the River Nile School, and celebrate 50 years of contributions by the Vietnamese community at the Immigration Museum. Join VMConnect now to register a public event and access the full program.
The event will culminate at the massive Victorian Multicultural Festival 2026 held at Grazeland between March 27th and 29th. Grazeland will be transformed into a vibrant hub, featuring world-class performances and cuisines to savour from around the globe. More than 50 vendors will showcase a range of international delicacies — an opportunity not to be missed.
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