Maitland Riverlights Festival is thrilled to unveil its captivating program for the upcoming event taking place from Tuesday 3 October to Saturday 7 October 2023.
The weeklong celebration promises an exhilarating journey through diverse cultures, featuring a wide array of activities, performances and workshops.
Maitland City Council Events Officer Beth Anastasiou says, ‘the festival promises a rich tapestry of experiences, encouraging visitors to pick up their festival passport and explore The Levee’s global village.
‘Here, you can engage with diverse cultures from around the world through tantalizing tastes, vibrant music, captivating dance and interactive activities.’
The festival’s program is a testament to its commitment to embracing and showcasing cultural diversity.
Tuesday 3 October 2023
- Lantern making | 10.00am to 1.00pm | Maitland Regional Art Gallery | no bookings required | all ages
- KaBoom! Kids drumming workshop | 1.30pm to 2.15pm | The Levee | bookings required |all ages
- KaBoom! Kids drumming workshop | 2.30pm to 3.15pm | The Levee | bookings required | all ages
- French story time and morning tea | 10.30am to 11.30am | Maitland Library | no bookings required
- Riverside lighting installation | installation commences at sunset | Riverlink and surrounding areas
Wednesday 4 October 2023
- Lantern making | 10.00am to 1.00pm | Maitland Regional Art Gallery | no bookings required | all ages
- Poi workshops | 10.30am to 12.00pm | Maitland Regional Art Gallery | bookings required | for children aged up to 14 years
- Stories of belonging – Maitland and beyond | 5.30pm to 8.00pm | Evans Room Maitland Town Hall | bookings required
- Riverside lighting installation | installation commences at sunset | Riverlink and surrounding areas
Thursday 5 October 2023
- Lantern making | 10.00am to 1.00pm | Maitland Regional Art Gallery | no bookings required | all ages
- French story time and morning tea | 10.30am to 11.30am | East Maitland Library | no bookings required
- KaBoom! Kids drumming workshop | 1.30pm to 2.15pm | The Levee | bookings required | all ages
- KaBoom! Kids drumming workshop | 2.30pm to 3.15pm | The Levee | bookings required | all ages
- Riverside lighting installation | installation commences at sunset | Riverlink and surrounding areas
Friday 6 October 2023
- Lantern making | 10.00am to 1.00pm | Maitland Regional Art Gallery | no bookings required | all ages
- Poi workshop | 10.30am to 12.00pm | Maitland Regional Art Gallery | bookings required | for adults and all abilities
- KaBoom! Kids drumming workshop | 1.30pm to 2.30pm | The Levee
- French story time and morning tea | 3.00pm to 4.00pm | Thornton Library| no bookings required
- Cultural games night | Good Games Maitland, shop 2/385 High St | no bookings required | all ages
- Riverside lighting installation | installation commences at sunset | Riverlink and surrounding areas
Saturday 7 October 2023
- Lantern making to contribute to the lantern flotilla | 12.00am to 7.00pm
- World stage | 12.00pm to 7.00pm
- Language lounge | 12.00pm to 7.30pm
- Riverlights stage | 12.00pm to 8.00pm
- Cultural villages and Riverlights Cultural Passport| 12.00pm to 9.00pm
- Riverlights eatery | 12.00pm to 9.00pm
- Groove fusion | 1.00pm to 7.45pm
- Finale precision from the world stage to the riverbank | 7.45pm to 8.00pm
- Global kitchen | 2.00pm to 7.00pm
- Riverlights finale and lantern flotilla | 8.15pm to 8.45pm
- Fire dancing | 6.45pm to 7.00pm and 8.00pm to 8.15pm
- Dance workshops | 1.30pm to 2.15pm and 2.30pm to 3.15pm and 3.30pm to 4.15pm | bookings required
Maitland Riverlights is partly funded by the Multicultural NSW 2023/24 Stronger Together Local Council Major Festival Grant and supported by 2NURFM, Newcastle Airport and the University of Newcastle.
Save the dates and join us for a remarkable week of cultural exploration and entertainment. For additional details and the latest updates, visit www.maitlandriverlights.com.au.
