Taste of the World Cultural Festival 2025

Next date: Saturday, 23 August 2025 | 01:00 PM to 08:00 PM

TASTE OF THE WORLD CULTURAL FESTIVAL is BACK!  

Join us for a vibrant spectacular celebration of culture, community, and connection!  TOTW Cultural Festival is proudly hosted by Central Queensland Multicultural Association (CQMA) and co-hosted with Rockhampton Regional Council (RRC).

ROAD CLOSURE: Quay Street between William and Denham Streets will be closed from 6am on Saturday 23 August to 1am on Sunday 24 August. 

 

Saturday 23 August 2025 

1:00PM – 8:00PM  

Riverside Park, Quay Street, Rockhampton

WHAT TO EXPECT: 

A Global Feast of Flavours – from Chinese teas to Brazilian BBQ, Filipino Noodles, Fijian Hungi, to Torres Strait SopSop! & more.

Live Cultural Performances – Solomon Island Bamboo Band, Maori Tu Te Awaroa, Bangladeshis, Sri Lankans & more! 

Market Stalls Arts&Craft

Pacific Island Vibes, Coconut Husking competition,

The Magical LUMINOUS Lantern Parade @5:45pm

Food stalls open 1PM–7PM – Bring cash, Some stalls have EFTPOS.  

Family-friendly, fun-filled, and FREE!

 

HEADLINE ACT: Joe Tee & Afrodisa Band (6.45PM–8PM)  

Stay on Dance to the African Beats.

"We are one. We are many" Let’s celebrate our cultural diversity – together!

Thank you to our Event Partners: Rockhampton Regional Council, Multicultural Australia CQUniversity Australia Multicultural Affairs, Queensland Government, Rockhampton Culturally&Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Communities,

Event sponsors: QMAG, Stanwell

 

 

When

Location

Riverside Park, Quay Street, Rockhampton, Rockhampton City, 4700, View Map