Community & Business
13 February, 2026
Street Fiesta celebrates cultural diversity
Visitors and locals will be able to experience songs, dances and flavours from around the world when Toowoomba’s fourth International Street Fiesta transforms lower Queens Park on Saturday.
The event will run from 3pm to 8pm this Saturday, 14th February.
International Street Fiesta organising committee chair and Toowoomba International Multicultural Society president, Mrs Gitie House, OAM, said residents would be treated to a dazzling showcase of the Region’s diverse cultural groups.
The Fiesta was originally scheduled to take place in early November 2025 but following the threat
of severe storms in the region, organisers chose to re-schedule.
“Patrons will be treated to a Sri Lankan dance routine by Toowoomba group Rhythms of Serandib along with Nepalese, Chinese and a variety of Indian cultural performances,” Mrs House said.
“We’ll also feature African, French, Scottish and Irish traditions through music and dance
“The Fiesta is a great family outing that celebrates the Region’s rich and diverse cultural heritage.
“Entry to the Fiesta is free, with food and drinks available to purchase.
“Toowoomba is a vibrant kaleidoscope of cultures, colours, aromas and flavours from every continent and we want new and longer-term residents to rejoice in the cultural diversity that exists in our backyard.
“Toowoomba continues to draw new residents from across the world.
“The Fiesta is a chance for our different cultural groups to showcase their individual customs and heritage through songs and dance.
“International foods from around the globe will treat patrons to flavours from Afghanistan, Syria, Nepal, Africa, Japan, Malaysia, Hungary, Greece, India, Spain, Mexico, Korea and many other countries.
“A special feature this year will be the addition of Multicultural Australia’s Luminous Lantern Parade, supported by the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs.
“Everyone can join in the festivities,” Mrs House said.
“You can bring your own lanterns or make some at the Fiesta earlier in the day and join the Grand Finale Parade in a trail of lanterns.”
The Fiesta also features roaming acts (gypsy and folk music, Drumdance Bellydance and circus acts), tai chi demonstrations and activities covering languages, inflatable soccer, a petting zoo, camping demonstration and children’s rides for purchase.
Toowoomba Regional Mayor Geoff McDonald praised organisers and sponsors for making the Fiesta a celebration of the talented groups that are proud to share their traditional songs and dance routines.
“It’s impossible not to be swept up by the passion of the performers and gain a better appreciation of how important these customs are to individual groups and how much they contribute to our modern identity,” Mayor McDonald said.
Toowoomba Regional Council Community Development, Facilities and Tourism portfolio spokesperson and Multicultural Advisory Committee chair Cr James O’Shea said Council was pleased to support TIMS with $40,000 in event sponsorship to help stage another exciting family event.
