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31 Oct

Thrive: Multicultural Women's Festival

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A vibrant, free celebration of the cultures, creativity and contributions of multicultural women in Melbourne. Taking over Queen Victoria Market, Thrive brings together women and communities from across the world for a dynamic day of live music and dance, multicultural food, cultural performances, interactive activities, inspiring conversations and unique market stalls showcasing women-led businesses and entrepreneurs.

What sets Thrive apart is its focus on multicultural women not only as performers, but as creators, business owners, storytellers and community leaders. Visitors can experience Melbourne’s extraordinary cultural diversity in one place – discovering new foods, traditions, music and stories while connecting with the people and communities that make the city unique. Thrive offers an opportunity to experience multicultural Melbourne in an authentic and celebratory way at one of the city’s most iconic destinations.

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Sat 31 Oct
  • 9am - 4pm 9:00am - 4:00pm

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Queen Victoria Market
Queen St
Melbourne 3000

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This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9320 5822
  • email address: info@thrivewomensfestival.com
  • Visit website for Thrive: Multicultural Women's Festival

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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