South Asian Arts & Culture Program – Ganapati Festival Melbourne 2026

South Asian Arts & Culture Program –

Ganapati Festival Melbourne 2026

Get ready for a vibrant celebration of faith, culture, music, food and community at Ganapati Festival Melbourne 2026, part of the South Asian Arts & Culture Program 2026.

Join thousands of families, young people and multicultural communities from across Melbourne and Australia for a spectacular day celebrating the spirit and traditions of Ganapati Festival. Held at Monash Sports, Monash University Clayton, the event brings together devotion, entertainment and cultural experiences in one energetic community celebration.

Experience the spiritual atmosphere of Maha Aarti, the powerful beats of Dhol, the traditional sound of Tutari, colourful cultural performances, and a lively selection of food and market stalls. Whether you are coming with family, friends or your wider community, there will be plenty to experience and enjoy throughout the celebration.

📅 Saturday, 19 September 2026
📍 Monash Sports @ Monash University, Clayton

Event Highlights

• 🪔 Maha Aarti
• 🥁 Dhol performances
• 🎺 Traditional Tutari
• 💃 Cultural performances
• 🍛 Food stalls
• 🛍️ Market stalls
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family and community celebration

More than a festival, Ganapati Festival Melbourne 2026 is an opportunity to celebrate South Asian heritage while bringing people from different backgrounds together through culture, tradition and shared experiences.

Come celebrate Ganapati, experience the colours of South Asian culture and be part of a memorable community gathering at Monash.

Proudly uniting cultures. Building communities.