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Dancers in colourful traditional costume performing on an outdoor festival stage

A Sunday in September at the Marina Parklands

Gladstone Multicultural Festival

A full day of food, music, dance and culture from the many communities that call the Gladstone region home, run by the Gladstone Multicultural Association.

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Gladstone Multicultural Festival

Next dates

Not announced yet

The last edition was Sunday 6 September 2026, 10am to 4.30pm. We update this page when the organiser confirms the next date.

Where

GPC Marina Parklands, Bryan Jordan Drive, Gladstone

Cost

The 2026 festival was free with no booking needed.

Organiser

Gladstone Multicultural Association

What to expect

Cultural performances, traditional music and dance
International food stalls and cooking demonstrations
Workshops, arts and crafts, and community displays
Children’s entertainment

Plan your visit

Marina Parklands has barbecues, playgrounds, toilets and wheelchair access
The association announces each year’s date on its Facebook page. Check it before you go
Stallholders and performers can contact the association to take part

Gladstone Multicultural Festival listings on Gladdy

Current Gladdy listings for this event and its program. Open a listing for times, prices and the organiser’s link.

There is no listing for the next edition yet. Organisers usually publish the full program closer to the date.

All Gladstone festivals

Questions people ask

When is the Gladstone Multicultural Festival?: It is usually held on a Sunday in September at the Marina Parklands. The 2026 festival was on Sunday 6 September. The 2027 date has not been announced.
Who runs the Gladstone Multicultural Festival?: The Gladstone Multicultural Association.
Is the Multicultural Festival free?: The 2026 festival was free to enter, with no booking needed. Food and stall purchases cost extra.

Sources

Checked against official sources on 3 October 2026. Dates and arrangements can change, so confirm with the organiser before you go.

Queensland Government 2026 event record Gladstone Multicultural Association

More annual events in the Gladstone region

Yaralla Gladstone Harbour FestivalEvery Easter, Thursday to Sunday
Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht RaceStarts every Good Friday. Yachts finish in Gladstone over Easter
GPC Port to Park Fun RunA Sunday in August
Calliope RodeoLate September, Friday evening and Saturday
Gladstone ShowA Saturday in early July, 10am until late
Boyne Tannum HookUpThe Labour Day long weekend in May, Friday to Sunday
Mayor’s CarolsA Friday evening in early December
LUMINOUSA winter light event in July at Tondoon Botanic Gardens
EcofestUsually the first Sunday in June

More local guides

Gladstone city centre and the East Shores parklands beside the harbour

Things to do in Gladstone

Harbourfront parks, the reef, rainy day ideas and free things to do, checked against official sources.

Shoppers walking between shaded market stalls of fruit, plants and handmade goods

Gladstone markets

This weekend’s markets and the next date for every regular market in the region.

Grilled fish, prawns, salad and drinks on an outdoor deck at sunset

Where to eat in Gladstone

Waterfront restaurants, cafes, pubs and family meals in Gladstone and Tannum Sands.