Warrnambool Multicultural Association

14/10/2026

🪡 💗 MEET OUR WARRNAMBOOL MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL VENDORS - EMBROIDERED HOPE 💗🪡

Embroidered Hope is an initiative supporting women and families displaced by Colombia’s internal conflict, using creativity and collaboration to share their stories and experiences.

Featuring collaborative artwork on pins and T-shirts, every purchase helps support displaced families and empower women to build independent incomes, with 100% of proceeds going directly towards their support.

Through art and cultural connection, Embroidered Hope celebrates resilience, hope and the strength of communities coming together.

Come along, have a chat and feel the vibe!
📅 Saturday 7 November 2026
⏰ 10 am–3 pm
📍 Warrnambool Civic Green & Lighthouse Theatre
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Warrnambool Multicultural Festival
Celebrating cultures • Connecting communities • Creating belonging

Free register for the Festival:
https://www.multiculturalswvic.org.au/warrnambool-multicultural-festival

Want to stay connected with WMA and hear about future events and opportunities?
Join our mailing list:
https://www.multiculturalswvic.org.au/support-us

14/10/2026

🥘 🥡 MEET OUR WARRNAMBOOL MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL VENDORS - CHUBBY BAO 🥡 🥘

Chubby Bao is a small business passionate about bringing delicious food and a love of modern Asian cuisine to the community.

Serving authentic Bao Buns and tasty side dishes with a modern twist, Chubby Bao offers a variety of flavours that blend traditional inspiration with fresh, creative ideas.

Come along, grab some food and feel the vibe!
📅 Saturday 7 November 2026
⏰ 10 am–3 pm
📍 Warrnambool Civic Green & Lighthouse Theatre
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Warrnambool Multicultural Festival
Celebrating cultures • Connecting communities • Creating belonging

Free register for the Festival:
https://www.multiculturalswvic.org.au/warrnambool-multicultural-festival

Want to stay connected with WMA and hear about future events and opportunities?
Join our mailing list:
https://www.multiculturalswvic.org.au/support-us

13/10/2026

🤝 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT | Hire Australia

From festival volunteer to proud sponsor!

Meet Matt Reeves, Director of Hire Australia, who shares his journey with the Warrnambool Multicultural Festival, why he’s excited to support WMF, and his vision for the festival’s future!

🎥 Hear from Matt about what makes this event special to him and why he’s backing a festival that brings people, cultures and communities together.

A huge shout-out to Matt and the Hire Australia team for getting behind 2026 Warrnambool Multicultural Festival and helping keep our community spirit thriving! 🙌

Tax-deductible donation can be made through: https://www.multiculturalswvic.org.au/support-us

Contact us if you'd like to sponsor and support us! 😃

📅 Saturday, 7 November | 10 am–3 pm
📍 Civic Green & Lighthouse Theatre
🎉 FREE entry - everyone is welcome!

Bring your family, invite your friends and come celebrate the wonderful diversity of our community! 🌏

13/10/2026

💃 ✨ MEET OUR WARRNAMBOOL MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL PARTICIPANTS - WARRNAMBOOL THAI DANCERS ✨ 💃

Celebrating Thailand’s rich cultural heritage, this Thai dance group brings centuries-old traditions to life through graceful movements, vibrant rhythms and expressive storytelling.

Blending classical elegance with lively traditional dance, their performances offer a glimpse into the customs, history and cultural identity of Thailand.

With a passion for sharing their heritage, the group brings the beauty and spirit of Thai culture to the Warrnambool Multicultural Festival!

Come along, listen to the music and feel the vibe!
📅 Saturday 7 November 2026
⏰ 10am–3pm
📍 Warrnambool Civic Green & Lighthouse Theatre
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Warrnambool Multicultural Festival
Celebrating cultures • Connecting communities • Creating belonging

Free register for the Festival:
https://www.multiculturalswvic.org.au/warrnambool-multicultural-festival

Want to stay connected with WMA and hear about future events and opportunities?
Join our mailing list:
https://www.multiculturalswvic.org.au/support-us

12/10/2026

🎧 💿 MEET OUR WARRNAMBOOL MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL PARTICIPANTS - MARIANNE & SO 💿 🎧

Marianne and So began sharing Japanese city pop covers online, building a following of almost 3,000 subscribers through their love of Japanese music.

Now, the duo are bringing their passion for city pop to the Warrnambool Multicultural Festival, sharing nostalgic Japanese tunes and the sounds that first brought them together.

With a love for Japanese music and a playful sense of mystery, Marianne and So invite you to sit back, enjoy the tunes and remember — “don’t find us on the internet!”

Come along, listen to the music and feel the vibe!
📅 Saturday 7 November 2026
⏰ 10am–3pm
📍 Warrnambool Civic Green & Lighthouse Theatre
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Warrnambool Multicultural Festival
Celebrating cultures • Connecting communities • Creating belonging

Free register for the Festival:
https://www.multiculturalswvic.org.au/warrnambool-multicultural-festival

Want to stay connected with WMA and hear about future events and opportunities?
Join our mailing list:
https://www.multiculturalswvic.org.au/support-us

12/10/2026

11/10/2026

💃 🍀 MEET OUR WARRNAMBOOL MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL PARTICIPANTS - THE O'SHEA RYAN ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE 🍀 💃

For over 60 years, the O'Shea Ryan Academy of Irish Dance- has been sharing the joy and tradition of Irish dance with communities across Victoria and beyond.

The Crossley class brings dancers of all ages together through lively rhythms, spirited footwork and a shared love of Irish culture.

With a passion for tradition, performance and community, the O’Shea Ryan Academy brings energy, talent and a little Irish spirit to the stage!

Come along, listen to the music and feel the vibe!
📅 Saturday 7 November 2026
⏰ 10am–3pm
📍 Warrnambool Civic Green & Lighthouse Theatre
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Warrnambool Multicultural Festival
Celebrating cultures • Connecting communities • Creating belonging

Free register for the Festival:
https://www.multiculturalswvic.org.au/warrnambool-multicultural-festival

Want to stay connected with WMA and hear about future events and opportunities?
Join our mailing list:
https://www.multiculturalswvic.org.au/support-us

11/10/2026

Sharing a wonderful and unique opportunity.

10/10/2026

🌏❤️ CELEBRATING CULTURES, CONNECTIONS & COMMUNITY! ❤️🌏

We’re thrilled to bring our community together once again for the 2026 Warrnambool Multicultural Festival (WMF) - a joyful celebration of the diverse cultures, people and stories that make our region such a wonderful place to call home!

🎉 Here's what's waiting for you:

💃 24+ cultural performance groups on the Civic Green stage
🎨 5 workshops at the Lighthouse Theatre
🍜 17+ food and drink stalls serving global flavours
🛍️ 25+ craft, community and organisation stalls
🎈 Family fun for all ages - face painting, henna art, balloon art, a fire truck and a police patrol for little explorers!

One of the highlights?
K-Pop Dance Performances! And a travelling Japanese Kimono singer live music! Plus, Demon Hunters Cosplay Competition, and Random Dance Challenge! Stay tuned for the announcements! 🤩

Expect a day full of music, dance, delicious food, colourful traditions, new friendships and meaningful connections.

At its heart, WMF is about celebrating our diversity, fostering belonging and bringing people together across cultures. There's a place for everyone!

A heartfelt thank you to the Festival Committee: Jan Drew, Oksana Walters, Kerry Lee, Di Brown, Izzy Johnson, and Daisy Ye for their countless hours' of dedication. 🙏🏻

A big shoutout to the sponsors and supporters — Warrnambool City Council, Deakin University, Warrnambool Campus, the SETS Program, South West Community Foundation, Falcon Traffic Management, and Hire Australia. Your support makes this celebration possible!

📅 Saturday 7 November | 10 am - 3 pm
📍 Civic Green & Lighthouse Theatre, Warrnambool
🎟️ FREE ENTRY — EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Free booking, donate (tax-deductible), or join mailing list:
https://www.multiculturalswvic.org.au/

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate the world right here in Warrnambool! 🌏❤️

09/10/2026

📼 🎸 MEET OUR WARRNAMBOOL MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL PARTICIPANTS - MIXED TAPE TRIO 🎸 📼

Bringing together powerful vocals, smooth harmonies and feel-good energy, Trio creates a lively musical experience that gets audiences singing, smiling and dancing along.

Featuring Danielle, Scott and Mick, the trio perform a collection of much-loved Aussie classics and crowd favourites that celebrate the best of Australian music.

With an infectious energy and a passion for bringing people together, MixTape Trio brings connection, nostalgia and plenty of good vibes to the stage!

Come along, listen to the music and feel the vibe!
📅 Saturday 7 November 2026
⏰ 10am–3pm
📍 Warrnambool Civic Green & Lighthouse Theatre
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Warrnambool Multicultural Festival
Celebrating cultures • Connecting communities • Creating belonging

Free register for the Festival:
https://www.multiculturalswvic.org.au/warrnambool-multicultural-festival

Want to stay connected with WMA and hear about future events and opportunities?
Join our mailing list:
https://www.multiculturalswvic.org.au/support-us