Pako Festa 2026

Saturday 28th February 2026

Cultura Pako Festa
Pakington Street Geelong West
VICTORIA'S LARGEST FREE CELEBRATION OF CULTURAL DIVERSITY
A COMMUNITY DRIVEN EVENT

Pako Festa is Victoria's largest free multicultural festival celebrating 44 years in 2026!

We are a street festival who prides ourselves as being a free event; it is also "access friendly" allowing people of all abilities to share the enriching experience of multiculturalism. All you need to enjoy Pako Festa is a happy heart and an open mind.

Every year since 1983 Pako Festa has gathered together thousands of people from Geelong's local and cultural communities professional performers community groups schools businesses street traders and artists from all walks of life for one huge amazing street party to celebrate.

Pako Festa 2026

Join us at Geelong's Favourite Street Party

Pako Festa STREET Parade

The 44th Annual Pako Festa STREET Parade supported by tac

From 11am | Along Pakington Street BTW Waratah & Autumn Street

Pakington Street will transform into a marching, dancing, singing procession of diverse performers from around the world, and just around the corner. Supported by TAC and Broadcast live on 94.7 The Pulse.
New for 2026 is the live stream of the parade @pakofesta

UNIFIED TECHNOLOGY CARMEN MIRANDA BAR

From 12:00pm | Albert Street Car Park

Relax with a drink in the licensed Unified Technology Carmen Miranda Bar and visit the Cultura Global Food Stall for some tasty dishes to pair with a beverage from the Gypsy Bel pop up bar.

This is a great space to enjoy a diversity of dance, song and live entertainment on the WorkSafe Stage from 12:30pm-5pm.

PAKO FESTA GLOBAL CRAFT MARKET

12:00pm-5.00pm | West Town Hall (indoors)

The Pako Festa Global Craft Market for the second year will showcase local community crafts along with interactive workshops throughout the day from 12pm inside the West Town Hall.

Entry is from both Albert Street and the rear of the hall from the carpark area.

The Hall is a great space to rest up away from the crowds with plenty of seating and taste an authentic and delicious menu served by the Geelong Punjabi SWAG Community.

Beyond Bank CHILL OUT ZONE

11.30am-5pm | Hope Street Parking Bay

A great place to sit, dine, and soak up the Pako vibes. From 12.30pm the Hope Street Stage kicks off with a diverse line up of music. Families are welcome to enjoy a great selection of food while Archive Wines pop up bar will be ready to quench your thirst.

BARWON WATER CHILL OUT ZONE

9am -5pm | Carpark Area corner of Pakington Street and O'Connell Street

Come on down and visit the Barwon Water Team in the Chill Out Zone, it's a great place to sit and dine on the amazing food you have purchased along the street. There will be a free drinking water station, family-friendly activities, giveaways and useful information on offer for those wanting to take a rest. Mackillop Family Services located in this Zone will be inviting you to participate in an interactive creative activity including a photo booth.

NORTHERN END OF PAKINGTON STREET

12pm-5pm | From Waratah to Waterloo Streets

At the Northern end of Pakington Street visit the newly completed Geelong West Presbyterian Church to chill out and rehydrate. There will be free activity for the kids, a game space and live music in the forecourt.

Don't miss the SES and Fire Rescue Victoria HUB to learn about general safety and free activities for children. To get the children active, check out the Sporting Zone; Barwon AFL and guests will be there to teach you some tricks of the trade and connect you to your next sporting club. Finally don't miss The Petrel Hotel Stage and bar area which is a great spot to soak up the vibes in the sun.

Time: 9am - 5pm

Geelong
Pako Festa 2026⊜ Pakington Street   Geelong Map


✆ (03) 5221 6044


→ www.pakofesta.com.au

→ www.pakofesta.com.au

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