Pako Festa 2026

Pako Festa returns as Victoria’s largest free multi-arts and cultural party, celebrating Geelong’s diverse communities since 1983.

Watch the vibrant TAC Pako Festa Street Parade at 11:00am, enjoy energetic cultural performances and live music from 12:30pm to 5pm, and feast your way around the world at international food stalls open 9:00am to 5:00pm.

This community-led festival features multiple event stages showcasing the extraordinary contribution of individuals, cultural groups, and multicultural communities across Geelong and Australia.

Organised by Cultura and supported by the Victorian State Government and City of Greater Geelong.