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ISF has been cancelled for 2025- 2026.

The International Street Fiesta has been cancelled due to weather.

Official Notice: Cancellation of the 2025–2026 International Street Fiesta and Luminous Lantern Parade

The International Street Fiesta Committee regrets to advise that, following a unanimous decision made today, the 2025–2026 International Street Fiesta and the Luminous Lantern Parade have been cancelled.

This was an incredibly difficult decision and not one made lightly. However, the forecasted weather conditions for the event period present significant concerns. As organisers, our highest priority is the safety and wellbeing of our community, participants, volunteers, and staff. After careful consideration, we determined that proceeding with the events would pose unacceptable risks.

We understand that this news will be particularly disappointing for stallholders and community groups who rely on the Fiesta as an important opportunity to showcase their culture, products, and services. The Fiesta is a valued moment of cultural connection, celebration, and community spirit, and we share in the disappointment felt by our partners, performers, stallholders, volunteers, and attendees.

The committee extends its sincere appreciation for the ongoing support and understanding of the community. We will continue to explore future opportunities to bring vibrant, inclusive cultural events to our region, and we look forward to sharing updates when available.

Entertainment and activities

  • Children and women performing a traditional dance on stage, dressed in colorful costumes with a black backdrop, under a tent with paper lantern decorations.

    Performances

  • Food stall at a fair or market selling fried foods, with two men wearing traditional Nepalese hats preparing food.

    International Food Stalls

  • Decorative ceramic lucky cat figurines with smiling faces, plus small black cups, on a green tablecloth at a market stall.

    Market Stalls

  • A light blue vintage Volkswagen Beetle decorated with sunflowers, poinsettias, and flags, placed under a canopy at a festival, with plush eyes on the windshield and a sign reading 'Bonjour Toowoomba' in front.

    Languages Activities

  • A woman with glasses and dark hair looking at a brochure at an outdoor wellness community event, with a large banner showing a happy diverse group of people and the words 'Wellness Simplified' and 'ELIX Wellness'. Tents and other people are visible in the background.

    Health & Wellness Expo

  • Man sitting at a booth with health and safety informational materials, with decorated vintage car in the background at an outdoor event.

    Information displays

  • Three people sitting in a tent at an outdoor event, two women and a man, with drums, chatting and smiling.

    Workshops/demos

  • A painted portrait of diverse women in cultural attire, with a woman in the center holding a dove, featuring a vivid blue background, displayed on an easel outdoors.

    Arts & Crafts

Feature events

  • A man playing the violin at an outdoor event surrounded by people, with tents and flags in the background.

    Parades

  • A young girl in a colorful dress is reaching out to a white duck that is standing on the grass, with two brown and white cows nearby.

    Kids' zone

  • Nighttime scene of fireworks illuminating the sky with a crowd of people watching, some tents and trees visible.

    Multicultural Australia’s Luminous Lantern Parade

Programme and Map

Check out the official International Street Fiesta Program and Map to discover all the performances and activities waiting for you. Click below to view or download your copy and start planning your perfect Fiesta day!

Download here

Festival Partners

A diverse group of organisers and volunteers on the stage at the International Street Fiesta, some dressed in traditional clothing, others in casual attire, with colourful lanterns hanging above and stage lighting illuminating the scene.

The International Street Fiesta is made possible by the contributions of the organisers, sponsors, and participants, fostering harmony and celebrating the diversity of the region.

Supported By

Platinum Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsor

Luminous Sponsor

Media Sponsor

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Get Involved

From volunteer opportunities, to stall holders, entertainers and sponsors, there are plenty of ways to get involved.

Learn more
A food stall at the International Street Fiesta with a display case containing fried snacks, a chalkboard menu with prices, and decorative figurines on a table. Two women in blue uniforms are behind the counter, one smiling at the camera.

History & Purpose

The International Street Fiesta (ISF) debuted on October 22, 2022, replacing the Toowoomba Languages & Cultures (TLC) Festival. The annual event, themed "One World Many Faces," celebrates diverse cultures through food, music, and arts. It brings together over 100 community groups to promote understanding, cultural exchange, and community harmony in a fun environment.

Learn more
Crowd of people at the International Street Fiesta with food trucks and vendor tents, flags, and trees in the background during early evening.
  • Group of young girls performing a traditional dance on stage at night, wearing colourful skirts and tops, with some holding small flags, under vibrant blue and purple lighting and decorative lanterns.
  • Group of women performing traditional dance on stage, holding colorful yellow and orange silk scarves, under red lanterns and celebratory lights.
  • Group of musicians playing instruments on stage at a live performance under colorful lighting.
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Incident Reporting

Safety is our top priority at the International Street Fiesta. If an incident occurs — such as an injury, hazard, property damage, theft, or near miss — it’s important that it’s reported as soon as possible so we can respond quickly and keep everyone safe.

Please complete our Incident Report Form promptly and accurately. You can download the form below:

Download here

Once completed, please:

  1. Provide it directly to the Event Director or your Team Leader on the day.

  2. Email it to: isf@tims.org.au as soon as possible but within 24 hours of the festival.

Your report helps us manage risks, meet safety requirements, and continually improve the event for everyone.

All information collected will be handled confidentially and in line with privacy laws.