Join us on October 18, 2026 (Sunday), from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm as we celebrate Cultural Diversity in Kapiti.

Come celebrate our uniqueness, our cultures, and our traditions this October at Margaret Road and Marine Gardens, Raumati Beach, Kapiti Coast.

Performing for us this year are:
Kapiti Coast Pipes & Drums, Raumati Beach School Kapa Haka, Horewhenua College Kapa Haka, Kubatana & Moringa Dancers, Kena Kena Primary School - Bagpipe & Drumming Class, Orlęta Dance Ensemble, ColdilleraNZ Wellington, Khmer Dance Troupe, The Untanglers, Valeria Suárez - Solo Singer, Mutambi Marimba Band, Mukume Taiko Drummers, Shed Project, The Philippine Youth Group - Horowhenua, Thai Performances, Raumati South Orchestra, James Stent - Solo Artist, Mehana, Feña Latino, Cumbia Sónica

Filling up our bellies this year are:

Thai Street Food, Don Ramon’s BBQ, Lalies Latin Food, Eva’s Dumpling, My Italian Way, Julie's Little Crêperie, Atlantis Reef N Leaf

See you there!

The programme is now available

Navigate your way at the festival

Thank you to all who attended the Cultural Diversity Festival 2025 at the Te Raukura Ki Kapiti, Raumati Beach.

Thank you to all who contributed their time, talent and energy in showcasing their beloved cultures and traditions

Kapiti Coast Pipes & Drums, Otaki College Kapa Haka Group, Columbian Community, Filipino Kapiti Kids Dance, FilCoro, IgorotakNZ, Srivichai Dance Group, Raumati South Orchestra, Orteleta Polish Folk Dance Group, Pasikifa Lotota, Santani Performers, Horewhenua College Performers, Gold Coast Rock n Roll, Pembera Marimba, Hsuan Chen Lin -VUW Confusion Institute, American Flute by Jessie Murphy and Bruce McNaught, Wellington Batucada, Mukume Taiko Drummers, Antu Marama

Check out the Cultural Diversity Festival 2025 Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UCX_P_8YEY

Thank you to all who supported and attended the first-ever Cultural Diversity Festival in Kapiti Coast.

We are overwhelmed with the reception we received from the community.

Thank you to all of our performers who shared their time, culture and energy.

Check out the Cultural Diversity Festival 2024 Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5pIJSE9GOE&t=2s