A celebration of culture, flavour and community is set to energise Melbourne as the Victorian Multicultural Commission brings the 2026 Victorian Multicultural Festival to Grazeland. As the pinnacle event of Cultural Diversity Week, Grazeland will come alive with global flavours and festival energy from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 March.
The three day event will spotlight the traditions, cuisines and cultures that shape Victoria’s multicultural identity. For one vibrant weekend, Spotswood’s waterfront food precinct will transform into a global village filled with music, movement and serious eats.
The 2026 program promises a high energy celebration of culture from across the world. Expect Vietnamese Lion dancing, Polynesian drumming, Irish dance from emerging stars and a performance by acclaimed Japanese shamisen virtuoso Noriko Tadano.
African drum and dance, Latin and European live bands, Turkish belly dance, Cuban rhythms and world class DJs round out the bill. Roving Brazilian performers will move through the crowd, adding bursts of colour and spontaneity throughout the weekend.
As one of Melbourne’s largest food precincts, Grazeland will serve up a feast to match. Think smoky street style barbecue, fragrant curries, European comfort food, Latin American specialties and indulgent desserts. It’s the kind of event where you arrive curious and leave full.
Live performances kick off from 5pm on Friday, then roll on from midday across Saturday and Sunday.
Vivienne Nguyen,VMC Chairperson, said, “As part of Cultural Diversity Week, the VMC’s Victorian Multicultural Festival in partnership with Grazeland highlights the dynamic cultures that continue to shape Victoria’s identity. 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.”
