{"id":747734,"date":"2026-06-19T17:48:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T17:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/747734\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T17:48:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T17:48:13","slug":"surrey-fusion-festival-2026-b-c-s-largest-multicultural-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/747734\/","title":{"rendered":"Surrey Fusion Festival 2026: B.C.’s Largest Multicultural Event"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s going to be nonstop culture, food, and festivities this summer with Surrey Fusion Festival 2026! Located at Holland Park, this free annual celebration brings together folks from the city and beyond for B.C.\u2019s largest multicultural event. It\u2019s especially enhanced this year by its theme \u201cOne World, One Game,\u201d celebrating the global cultures and the excitement from the FIFA World Cup happening in the region.<\/p>\n

You are invited to take part in this massive, free festival<\/a>. With over 50 cultural pavilions showcasing music, food, and traditions from around the world, you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re stepping into the centre of a cultural intersection. This is where people and communities meet and mingle to cheer on one another!<\/p>\n

Surrey Fusion Festival 2026<\/p>\n

Like always, Surrey Fusion Festival will be happening at Holland Park in Surrey from Saturday, July 18 to Sunday, July 19<\/a>. The festival will be open from 11:00am to 10:00pm each day.<\/p>\n

Since this is B.C.\u2019s largest cultural event, you can expect there to be cuisine from all over the world available to try. More than 50 community-hosted pavilions representing cultures from across the globe will be there for you to check out. It\u2019s like travelling, except it\u2019s happening all in beautiful British Columbia.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSurrey Fusion Festival is a highlight of our summer calendar and a wonderful opportunity for residents and visitors to come together in celebration of Surrey\u2019s diversity,\u201d Mayor Brenda Locke said. \u201cWith this year\u2019s theme, \u2018One World, One Game,\u2019 we\u2019re celebrating the international spirit that the tournament brings, while highlighting the cultures that make our city so vibrant.\u201d<\/p>\n

Recently named Best Event for a City of Municipality at the Canadian Special Event Awards, Surrey Fusion Festival is known for its stellar celebration of cultural and community connection.<\/p>\n

With performances across multiple stages, family-friendly activities, and an Indigenous marketplace, here are all the highlights you can look forward to at this year\u2019s Surrey Fusion Festival.<\/p>\n

Activities & Experiences
\nLive Performances<\/p>\n

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This year\u2019s headliners include include Canadian rock band 54\u202240, known for \u201cI Go Blind\u201d and their induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, as well as Punjabi pop artist Kulwinder Billa, known for hits like \u201cTich Button\u201d and \u201cPagal.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alongside them are FIONN, a twin-sister alternative music duo with a No. single on Canadian Alternative Radio and the Billboard Canada Charts, and The Folk Turbonators, a Punjabi-Canadian group who\u2019s all about bringing high energy to the stage.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s even more performers that will be bringing their talent to the eight stages across the festival<\/a>, so be sure to bring on the cheers.<\/p>\n

Pavilions<\/p>\n

A favourite part of Fusion Festival is the pavilions. There, you can find all sorts of delicious foods with over 50 community-led spots serving up something different for you to taste.<\/p>\n

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Try something you\u2019ve never tried before. Step outside of your comfort zone. Embrace community and culture, and learn about other folks\u2019 heritage and traditions.<\/p>\n

Beer Garden, presented by 604 Now<\/p>\n

Feeling thirsty? Are you 19+? Then check out the Beer Garden, presented by 604 Now<\/a>! You\u2019ll be able to purchase alcoholic beverages here between 12:30pm and 9:00pm each day. Just don\u2019t forget to bring two pieces of ID to get your Drinking Age Certified wristband so you can get those cold ones!<\/p>\n

Cultural Cooking Arena<\/p>\n

The Cultural Cooking Arena will be showcasing a Surrey youth cooking showdown, as well as demonstrations from local celebrity chefs.<\/p>\n

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The youth cooking showdown will take place on Saturday, July 18 as young chefs go head-to-head in the Arena, featuring a full day of cooking competitions. Get ready to cheer on one of the Town Centres!<\/p>\n

And as for the cooking demonstrations, they\u2019ll be happening on Sunday, July 19 so you can learn from professional and celebrity chefs on how to make traditional and contemporary cultural dishes.<\/p>\n

Indigenous Village<\/p>\n

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Learn about the ancestral, traditional, and unceded territory we live on at the Indigenous Village<\/a>. You can visit the Siam Stage, meaning \u201cRespected Ones\u201d in Coast Salish languages, which will feature Indigenous cultural sharing, dancing and contemporary music performances.<\/p>\n

There will also be Teepees, where you can learn from Indigenous educators and healers through workshops and storytellings; and an Indigenous Marketplace to find a beautiful array of authentic artwork, products, and crafts made by Indigenous artisans.<\/p>\n

Family Fun<\/p>\n

Kids will find plenty of fun at Fusion Festival. Kids World, hosted by Surrey BIA, offers crafts and face-painting; and the Family Fun Stage has free cultural workshops, as well as musical performers to sing and dance along to.<\/p>\n

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Storyville has plenty of stories and laughter with puppets\u2013 and prize opportunities! And for the toddlers, Toddler Town is great for them to run around in a safe but fun space.<\/p>\n

Getting to the Festival<\/p>\n

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Surrey Fusion Festival is hosted at Holland Park (13428 Old Yale Road)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For transit users, the park is located directly across from King George Station and a short walk from Surrey Central Station. Just one block away, the nearest bus loop to the site is located at Surrey Central Exchange.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re driving, note that there is limited parking available near Holland Park. Attendees can also park underground at Surrey City Hall (13450 104 Ave) for $1.50 per hour or a $4.00 weekend flat rate for a maximum of 12 hours.<\/p>\n

EVENT DETAILS:<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcc5 Date: July 18 \u2013 19, 2026<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd Location: Holland Park<\/p>\n

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