It's a wrap!...Festival of Harmony 2026

The Sutherland Shire came together to celebrate culture, connection and community at the Festival of Harmony, held on Sunday 22 March 2026 at the beautiful Hazelhurst Arts Centre Gardens.

As part of Harmony Week, the festival highlighted the many cultures that make up our community and reinforced the shared Australian values of inclusion, respect and belonging for everyone.

The day featured a vibrant program of local performances, showcasing music, dance and cultural expression from across the Shire. The performances reflected the diversity of our community and created a welcoming space for people of all ages to come together and celebrate.

Families enjoyed a variety of interactive community stalls, including henna and face painting, Hapkido martial arts demonstrations, Chinese calligraphy, library activities and multicultural book displays, ocean safety information and leisure centre activities.

Kai’Mia Community engaged festival‑goers by sharing cultural knowledge and facilitating an interactive Autumn Wall, inviting people to reflect on “What Harmony means to you.”

Food and refreshments were available throughout the day, with coffee from Gloria Jean’s, meals from Hot Spot BBQ & Grill, and traditional Greek sweets generously provided by the Greek Orthodox Church next door.

The R U OK? Cultural Connection Van was also onsite, providing culturally appropriate wellbeing information and activities, and connecting with members of the multicultural community around mental health and social connection.

The Festival of Harmony was proudly supported by Kai’Mia Community and Advance Diversity Services, whose contributions helped make the event a welcoming and inclusive celebration.