Ethnic Festivals in Melbourne |

Melbourne is proudly the ethnic capital of Australia (probably the world) and ex-pats celebrate their national cultures with festivals every year.
Just about every nationality is represented showing us their food, music, language, heritage, dress and culture...
Annual Festivals










Upcoming Festivals
Moomba Festival 2026
Castlemaine State Festival 2026
When: Thursday 5th March 2026 to Monday 9th March 2026
Address: Melbourne 3000
Moomba will burst to life this Labour Day Weekend (5-9 March 2026) with FREE events for all ages along the banks of Melbourne's Yarra River.
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Castlemaine State Festival 2026
When: Friday 20th March 2026 to Sunday 29th March 2026
Address: Castlemaine 3450
Castlemaine, located on Djaara Country in the central highlands of Victoria, is home to more creative industries residents than any other local government region in Australia.
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Disclaimer: Check with the venue (web links) before making plans, travelling or buying tickets.
Accessibility: Contact the venue for accessibility information.
Gone but Not Forgotten Festivals
Lygon Street Festival replaced by the La Dolce Italia FestivalArmenian Cultural Festival
Somali Cultural Day
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