2026 Winter Blooming Festival

2026 WINTER BLOOMING FESTIVAL 💐🌈

WINTER BLOOMING IS A FESTIVAL THAT CELEBRATES FIRST NATIONS, MULTICULTURAL, LGBTQA+ ARTS, CULTURE, COMMUNITIES AND ALLIES. THE FESTIVAL IS AN INCLUSIVE EVENT THAT SUPPORTS DIVERSITY AND IS OPEN TO ALL.

NERAM's Winter Blooming Festival is back again for another year of fun and celebration!

This festival is THE weekend of the year, forming an incredible opportunity for everyone to celebrate First Nations, multicultural, and LGBTQIA+ art, culture, communities, and allies across our region.

From talks, performances, and exhibitions, to live music, dancing, and social gatherings, our 2026 Winter Blooming Festival will be a weekend of learning, creativity, and celebrating diversity in all its forms!

FRIDAY 21ST AUGUST

✨ 6pm-9pm: Exhibition Opening Night & Festival Launch

SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST

👂 10:15am - 11:30am: You Weren't Meant to Hear This: Dr Todd Fernando

🏫 11:30am - 12:30pm: A Conversation with Professor Peter J Anderson and Dr Christina Kenny

🎤 12:30pm - 1:30pm: Speaking Truth: Art Identity & the Power of Voice Panel Discussion

🏠 2pm - 4pm: Tiny Clay Houses Workshop

🌻 2:30pm - 4:30pm: Budget Backyard Homesteading & Urban Foraging Workshop

💪 2:30pm - 4:30pm: Life Drawing Workshop with Studio Maverik

💃 7pm - 10pm: Winter Blooming Ball ft. DJ Betty Bilby

SUNDAY 23RD AUGUST

🏳️‍🌈 10am - 12:30pm: Queer Brunch

For the full program and more information, visit our website.

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Please note: Workshop sessions need to be booked separately.  

The Winter Blooming Festival program is subject to changes at any time. Please refer to website for any updates or amendments.