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The District Docklands - Multicultural Festival


  • The District Docklands 440 Docklands Drive Docklands, VIC, 3008 Australia (map)
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Come and join Foodie Trails for this huge FREE 2-day festival, Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 March.

The District Docklands precinct has something for everyone. This urban oasis offers a diverse experience from activities, shopping, Melbourne’s favourite attractions and best of all...food!

The MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL is a celebration of The District Docklands and Melbourne’s diverse culture, and EVERYONE is invited.

Foodies can explore a range of cuisine from Japan, Vietnam, India, South Africa, South East Asia, USA, Spain, Turkey plus more

The weekend will be filled with amazing entertainment from 12pm to 6pm daily throughout The District, with multicultural celebrations from around the world to help get you into the festival mood. With entertainment at the main stage, kids’ zone and outdoor area you will need two days to experience it all…

Come to celebrate culture with Foodie Trails at The District Docklands this March!

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Saturday 30th March

THE SQUARE outside H&M

12.30pm Sri Lankan Dance & Workshop

1.30pm Indonesian Dance & Workshop

2.30pm Sari Draping Workshop

3.30pm Greek Dance

4.30pm Multicultural Band

UNDER THE STAR

4.00pm African Drumming & Workshop

STAR CRESCENT outside BONDS

12.00pm Photo booth with cultural dress ups

KIDS ZONE Outside Cotton ON Kids

12.00pm & 2.00pm Spanish Language Workshop with singing and activities

3.00pm Guitar Playing Workshop

1pm-5pm Henna Tattooing

PLUS 11.30am to 6pm Festival Markets along Wharf Street in The Precinct and free pop up tasting carts 12pm to 5pm

Sunday 31st March

12.30pm Sri Lankan Singing Chef

1.30pm Multicultural Band

2.30pm Latin Dance & Workshop

3.30pm Bollywood Dance & Workshop

4.30pm Chinese Traditional Dance & Workshop

5.00pm Mauritian Sega Dancers

UNDER THE STAR

12.00pm African Drumming & Workshop

KIDS ZONE Outside Cotton ON Kids

12.00pm & 2.00pm Spanish Language Workshop with singing and activities

1pm-3pm Balloon Twisting

4.00pm Keyboard Playing Workshop

3pm- 5pm Glitter Tattoos

PLUS Free pop up tasting carts 12pm to 5pm

Earlier Event: 26 January
Outdoor Movie Festival - K3G
Later Event: 14 April
Sri Lankan Festival Melbourne