It’s time to pull out your cheongsam, sarong, or your own special cultural attire, as the World of Cultures festival is set to return for its fifth year.
World of Cultures is part of Multicultural Queensland Month, celebrating all cultures that call Logan home.
It is Logan’s flagship multicultural festival and will include live outdoor performances, diverse cuisines from around the world, cultural exhibits and artisan marketplaces, family friendly activities and an evening fireworks show at 7pm.
It will run from 3pm to 7pm on Saturday, 29 August at the Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct.
The festival attracted more than 5000 visitors in 2025, more than triple the attendance in its first iteration in 2022.
Settlement Services International head of community wellbeing and health Rose Vearing is organising the festival and said it aimed to create opportunities for migrant, refugee and culturally and linguistically diverse creatives to reach a wider audience while encouraging a broader conversation about how to foster a more inclusive, equal society.
“This isn’t just a festival people attend, it’s one that supports community participation, strengthens local cultural industries and puts the people who make Logan so vibrant at the heart of the celebration,” Ms Vearing said.
“As we celebrate our fifth World of Cultures Festival, we’re incredibly proud of how this event has grown alongside Logan itself.
“What began as a community-driven celebration has become one of the city’s most significant multicultural events, bringing together thousands of people each year during Queensland Multicultural Month.
“World of Cultures reflects the very best of Logan, a city where diversity doesn’t just get celebrated, it drives creativity, connection, belonging and opportunity.
“The festival gives communities a space to share their culture with pride and invites everyone to experience the richness of the world right here in Logan.”
“What makes World of Cultures so special is that it’s completely free and built to give back to the community that creates it.
“Every year we invest in local performers, artists, cultural groups, market stallholders and food vendors, giving people the chance to showcase their talents, share their stories and generate real economic benefit,” Ms Vearing said.
Festival sport and youth zone coordinator Marida Roux said the festival was the best place to experience everything that made Logan such a vibrant and diverse community.
“I’m really excited to welcome everyone to the Sport and Youth Zone. Whether you’re trying a new sport, dancing at the silent disco, enjoying the art showcase or taking on the scavenger hunt, there’s something for everyone,” she said.
“We hope people leave feeling inspired, connected and excited to get involved in their local community.”
Settlement Services International community engagement and development officer Lawm Cangmah said it was a privilege to watch how the festival had grown every year.
“I’ve been privileged to be part of the World of Cultures Working Group since the festival began in 2022, and to watch how it’s grown each year,” he said.
“I’m especially proud of building the World of Cultures Community Leaders Working Group, which has given our multicultural communities a genuine role in shaping the festival, not just a seat as participants.”
