Thousands of residents and visitors from across the region and beyond are expected to soak up the sights, sounds and scents of FUSION BOTANICAL multicultural street, which kicks off at 4pm on Saturday 18 October 2025.
Council's Community Development Officer Victoria Lowe said the city's premier outdoor music festival features a playfully curated program of live entertainment and fun activities, offering a window into many diverse cultures and traditions.
"We will have a mix of traditional and contemporary performances by talented community performers, ranging from live music and dance to martial arts," Ms Lowe said.
"There will also be bountiful feasting options in the World Food Village, where you can devour a menu of authentic international street food from more than 20 street food and drink vendors."
Long-term Cultural Partner, Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga, has been supporting local community groups and vendors who will be cooking their own international culinary cuisines.
"From Afghani to Greek to Indian and Tibetan, Iraqi to Southern Sudanese, just to name a few, there is sure to be a savoury or sweet treat to tempt your taste buds, so make sure you bring your appetite!" said CEO, Ms Belinda Crain.
As part of Council's commitment to addressing waste management, FUSION BOTANICAL encourages a sustainable festival ground.
Clearly signed and colour-coded waste collection stations will be strategically placed across the festival site.
This year, 'Waste Warriors' will be on-hand at waste collection stations throughout the festival site to help educate and direct people on how to dispose of their waste correctly to minimise contamination. Don't forget to bring you own drink bottle to use at the free water bar!
FUSION BOTANICAL will be presented at the Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens Precinct, Macleay Street, on Wiradyuri Ngurambang (Country), from 4pm to 9pm on Saturday 18 October.
To discover more about this year's festival, head to wagga.nsw.gov.au/fusion or follow Fusion Multicultural Festival on Facebook.
FUSION BOTANICAL is presented and funded by Wagga Wagga City Council and through the NSW Government as part of 24/25 Stronger Together Local Council Major Festival Grant from Multicultural NSW.
