About LUMINOUS Festival
Join us on Saturday, August 3rd, at South Bank Parklands for the LUMINOUS Festival, kicking off Queensland Multicultural Month with a spectacular display of our vibrant cultural diversity at Brisbane’s Cultural Precinct.
For those looking to start Queensland Multicultural Month in the best way possible, we recommend attending LUMINOUS Festival.
Expect a magical cultural mix of entertainment, delicious food, fun activities, and an unforgettable lantern parade.
LUMINOUS Festival is Queensland’s largest multicultural event, created to showcase that a multicultural Australia is a better Australia and that all Australians are welcome. It’s the great big warm hug you need to kick off your August.
Remember to bring a hat, sunscreen, and something to sit on as you settle in for a day full of excitement and community spirit.
There is something for the whole family to do, and its free!
LUMINOUS originally started as a candlelight march in support of refugees and asylum seekers in 2007 and is now Queensland’s largest welcoming event at South Bank.
LUMINOUS Festival provides many opportunities for Queenslanders from multicultural communities to share stories of their cultures and traditions, and for the broader community to make meaningful connections with Queenslanders from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
About the LUMINOUS Festival
A must-do event in the Queensland calendar, the LUMINOUS Festival celebrates Queensland by focusing on the many cultures, languages and worldviews that make up our state.
In 2024, our LUMINOUS in the Regions and Neighbourhoods run from April to August and culminate in a community led lantern procession in South Bank showcasing the diversity and creativity of Brisbane’s greatest assets – its people. LUMINOUS at South Bank will be held on Saturday 3 August 2024.
LUMINOUS attracts supporters across the community – from government, corporate and community organisations to indigenous elders, migrant and refugee communities, religious organisations, school groups and more. The procession culminates with a wide range of performances that showcase the talent and contribution of our culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Download your free LUMINOUS Festival poster here!
Come back again soon for the full program!
The LUMINOUS Festival entertainment schedule is out of this world!
We are excited to announce the return of The Mad Mariachi as our headline act.
Full program to be announced in the week of LUMINOUS!
Meet us at the cultural kitchen for cooking demonstrations
Cooking demonstrations will be held on the hour from 11am in the South Bank Piazza.
11am Persian cuisine
12pm South Sudanese cuisine
1pm Rohingya cuisine
2pm Sri-Lankan cuisine
3pm Samoan cuisine
Join us for a day of boundless creativity with our music and dance workshops!
11.40am Groove to smooth vibes with African drumming lessons by Samoko
12:40pm Experience the rhythms of tradition with Al Zayton Palestinian Dabke Troupe
1:40pm Unleash your creativity with the Filipino Australian Creative Arts Ensemble
2:40pm Dance your heart out at the high-energy ‘Bring a Plate’ workshop
3:40pm Feel the heat and learn salsa moves with Samba Life
4:00pm Get into the groove with our Caribbean Cuban dance workshop
4:50pm End on a high bote with Tichawona’s drumming circle
Bring your energy and your game face!
Come and try your hand at various sports on the Little Stanley Lawns from 11am to 5pm, featuring Queensland AFL, Brisbane Lions, Football Queensland, and even a unique chance to experience Mongolian Knuckle Bone!
Come back again soon for the full program!
Are you interested in being considered to take part in LUMINOUS?
LUMINOUS celebrates the cultural diversity of our local community with food and performances from around the world, volunteering for the event day or the lantern making workshops in the lead up to LUMINOUS helps to spread a message of welcome to new members of our community.
Proudly sponsored by:
Our foundation partners
Venue partner
Festival partners
