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CELEBRATE DIVERSITY THROUGH FOOD, MUSIC AND DANCE ON SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER

DANCE, TASTE & CELEBRATE CULTURE

This year, The Levee, Central Maitland will transform into a global village on Saturday 12 October from 2.00pm – 9.00pm, where you can see, taste, feel and experience over 40 different cultures from around the world. Collect your Riverlights Cultural Passport on the day and explore your way through The Levee’s global village. Stop by the World Stage, Language Lounge, the Groove Fusion stage and the Global Kitchen to experience a trip around the world right here in Maitland.

Don’t miss the Riverlights Finale on the riverbank. From 8.00pm the multi layered finale consists of the lantern parade from The Levee Shared Zone, a lantern river flotilla, music, dance and a dynamic light show.

Join in the fun of lantern making, cultural workshops and more happening across Maitland the week leading up to Maitland Riverlights main event. 

Grab your ticket now to enjoy a culinary journey with Adam Liaw on Friday 11 October at Maitland Town Hall. 

Experience a trip around the world at The Levee Central Maitland on Saturday 12 October from 2.00pm – 9.00pm. Experience over 40 different cultures from around the world where you can see, taste, feel and celebrate. 

Visit one of the stages, language lounge or global kitchen but you won’t want to miss the Riverlights Finale on the riverbank from 8.00pm.

If you can’t make it to the main event, see what’s install the Week of Riverlights including a culinary journey with Ambassador Adam Liaw on Friday 11 October at Maitland Town Hall. 

RIVERLIGHTS PROGRAM

From workshops each day across the city to Adam Liaw’s dinner, there is something for everyone. 

MUST SEE ON SATURDAY

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2024 AMBASSADOR
ADAM LIAW

Experience Riverlights with Adam Liaw as he joins us as the Maitland Riverlights Ambassador for 2024. Adam will be popping up around the event and at the Global Kitchen on Saturday 12 October, as well as hosting a ticketed dinner on Friday 11 October.

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RIVERLIGHTS FINALE

The multi layered finale will bring together the community lantern parade from The Levee Shared Zone, lantern river flotilla, music and dance on the Riverlights Stage, with a dynamic lighting show. Join in the fun from 8.00pm on the riverbank, this finale is not one to be missed.

CULTURAL VILLAGES

Riverlights Cultural Villages are the heart of the festival. Representing different nations and cultures, the Cultural Villages offer free interactive experiences, delicious food samplings and arts and crafts to purchase.

Visit each one to taste traditional food and learn more about the culture. Be sure to collect a stamp in your official Riverlights Cultural Passport, which will be available from the festival volunteers at the event or for download on the website closer to the event.

STAMP YOUR PASSPORT

Learn about cultural traditions, language, art, cuisine, games and more importantly, each other at the Cultural Villages. Visit each one and collect a stamp in your official Riverlights Cultural Passport.

EXPLORE THE EVENT

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RIVERLIGHTS STAGE

Be captivated by a range of local and national bands with a range of performances influenced from across the globe.

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WORLD STAGE

Filled with vibrant and colourful cultural song and dance performances, a cultural fashion parade as well as the Citizenship Ceremony and Official Ceremony.

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CULTURAL VILLAGES

Learn about cultural traditions, language, art, cuisine, games and more importantly, one another.

EXPRESS YOURSELF LANGUAGE LOUNGE

A crowd favourite at Maitland Riverlights, come along and learn songs to sing, common words and greetings, hear stories read in different languages as well as poetry.

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GLOBAL KITCHEN

Featuring different flavours from around the globe with expert presenters taking the stage to share their top cooking tips and tricks.

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GROOVE FUSION STAGE

See a range of fun and exciting performances and lessons delivered for audiences to participate in.

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SOUND GARDEN INSTALLATION

Walk through an interactive cultural ‘garden’ experience, connecting to the sounds, patterns and colours of our local multicultural communities.

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WONDERWORLD

Stop by this interactive art installation and photobooth located inside a shipping container to grab the perfect background for your pictures.

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ROVING PERFORMANCES

See a range of fun and exciting roving performances around the event site. 

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INCLUDING YOU TENT

The Including You Tent is a quiet, safe place for people who need some respite from the noise and crowds of large event.

RIVERLIGHTS EATERY

Located in Dransfield Lane and Bulwer Street, the Riverlights Eatery is a dedicated food area featuring your favourite local and regional food trucks and stalls serving up a range of delicious food inspired from around the world. 

DISCOVER YOUR NEW FAVOURITE DISH

Wander through the Riverlights Eatery and experience the delicious range of cuisines available.