Hosted in the small town of Kandos, NSW, Australia, 3.5 hours from Sydney, between the Blue Mountains and Mudgee, on Wiradjuri Country, Cementa Festival is a biennial arts festival which celebrates contemporary art and culture in all its forms.

Cementa Festival is set to return to Kandos for another vibrant edition of contemporary art and culture from 19-22 September 2024. Celebrated as one of Australia’s most beloved regional art meccas, Cementa promises an exciting and unforgettable experience under the curatorial leadership of Dr Daniel Mudie Cunningham and First Nations curator Jo Albany.

Cementa24 warmly invites friends and strangers, supporters, relatives, and newcomers to join over 50 artists for four days and nights of immersive art in the post-industrial town of Kandos on Wiradjuri Country. Attendees will experience a diverse array of artworks, including video, performance, installation, sound art, photography, painting and sculpture. Works will be showcased in unique venues such as backyards, shop fronts, empty paddocks and school halls, each piece responding to the culture, history, environment and community of Kandos and its regional setting.

Cementa24 is thrilled to present new works by artists from across Australia, all of whom have created pieces that resonate with Kandos and its regional context. This year will highlight the fusion of work and play as a core theme, celebrating Country, community, connection, and conversation. Find the full artist list and program at cementa.com.au.

Mark your calendars and join us in Kandos.

Click through to 'Add ons' for merchandise and buses between Lithgow and Kandos.

Separate registration is required for the Cementa Debutante Ball (all welcome) with artist Georgia Banks.

In person registration, programs & merchandise are available at Cementa's headquarters at 71 Angus Avenue, Kandos.

Cementa is supported by Create NSW, Creative Australia and Destination NSW.

Please note that while the festival is free, entry to Kandos Museum (Precinct 3) is paid. This one-off payment supports the running of this community-run NFP.