Culture Vibes
Mark your calendar - something exciting is coming to Kensington Park this spring!
Date: Saturday 18 October 2025
Time: 3pm to 10pm
Location: Kensington Park, 2R Edward Ave Kensington
Price: Free Entry
Our brand-new festival is your passport to a global experience right in your own backyard. Feel the rhythm of global sounds, sizzling street food, a pop-up bar, market stalls to satisfy your shopping cravings and much more. It’s all happening in one festival for all ages.
- Live music & DJs bringing global beats
- Pop-up bar with alcoholic & non-alcoholic options
- Flavours from around the world
- Markets to browse, buy & explore
- Community info stalls
- Randwick City Library workshops such as bilingual storytime, pinata and nagomi making workshops, and creating your favourite cultural feast with non-edible playdough
- Cultural workshops
- Art Installation
- Picnic vibes, sunset, and good times
- Families, friends, young people are all welcome!
Gather your friends, family (and pets), grab your picnic blanket, and get ready to experience culture, connection, and celebration from day to night. Full line up of performers, food and market stalls below!
Stallholders
Get ready to take your taste buds on a global adventure! Our curated lineup of food stalls brings together a vibrant mix of cultures, flavours, and street food favourites from across the globe all in one place.
| Stall Name | Cultural Origin | Dietary Options |
|---|---|---|
| Aunty's Ginger Tonic | Australian and Sierra Leonean | Vegetarian, Vegan, Kosher, Gluten-Free, Halal, Dairy or Nut Free |
| Cholito Empanadas | South American | Vegetarian, Dairy or Nut Free |
| Dabakh African Cuisine | African | Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy or Nut Free |
| Italiane Frittelle | Italian | Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Kosher, Dairy or Nut Free |
| Goulash and More | Hungarian | Vegetarian, Gluten-Free |
| Halloumi Me | Cypriot and Greek | Gluten-Free, Halal, Vegetarian, Kosher |
| House of Natas Portuguese Bakery | Portuguese | Vegetarian, Halal |
| Lambda Souvla Grill | Greek | Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Halal, Dairy or Nut Free |
| Le Crookie | French | Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy or Nut Free, kosher |
| Lemonade by citrus and sugar | Australian and Asian fusion | Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Halal, Dairy or Nut Free |
| Madura Zsatay | Indonesian | Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy or Nut Free |
| Mix Mix Co. | Filipino | Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy or Nut Free |
| Mr & Miss Pancakes | Dutch | Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy or Nut Free |
| Mr. Kofte | Turkish | Vegan, Gluten-Free, Halal, Kosher, Dairy or Nut Free |
| Munchies by Mitch | Australian, Malaysia, Thai, and Indian | Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Halal, Dairy or Nut Free |
| OMU | Japanese | Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Halal, Kosher, Dairy or Nut Free |
| Pizzaiolo Woodfire Pizza | Italian | Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy or Nut Free |
| Tatin and Co | French | |
| The Big Big Aloha | Hawaiian / Polynesian | Vegetarian, Halal |
| The Pharaoh BBQ | Sudanese | Vegetarian, Halal |
| Tokyo Lamington | Japanese, Southeast Asian and Australian fusion | Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy or Nut Free, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free |
| Smoking Gringos | Mexican | Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Halal |
| Yan's Dumplings and Noodles Bar | Northern Chinese and Malaysian | Vegetarian |
| Yiayias Honey Balls | Greek | Vegetarian, Vegan |
Markets
Explore an inspiring mix of handmade goods, heritage products, cultural fashion, skincare, spices, and more. These stalls celebrate identity, creativity, and community from across the globe.
| Stall Name | Cultural Origin | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Altrimenti | Colombian / Latin American | Handmade Latin American accessories blending tradition and modern design. |
| Daventure Tours | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda) | Handmade products supporting East African communities. |
| Gina Barjeel | Palestinian | Handcrafted fashion and accessories inspired by Palestinian embroidery. |
| Kis Simba Collection | African Culture | African clothing, bags, and jewellery showcasing bold cultural designs. |
| Kou Shui Chilli Oil | Chinese / Malaysian | Authentic chilli oils inspired by Chinese and Malaysian flavours. Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Dairy or Nut Free |
| Lemon Myrtle Fragrances Australia | Australian Flora | Natural products featuring native lemon myrtle essential oil. |
| Smoke and Spice KoGarnish Sweet Life | New Zealand & Turkish | Gourmet smoked foods and playful freeze-dried candies. |
| Stòrí of Africa | East & West Africa (Rwanda, Uganda, Sierra Leone) | Authentic African fashion and organic skincare products. |
| Vitenje Gift Store | African Heritage (Zambia) | African wax fabric accessories promoting wellbeing and diversity |
Performance and Workshop line up
We’re bringing top artists and DJs to Kensington Park, delivering a mix of global music. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!
