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Posted on Monday 16th of March, 2026,
Council has officially launched the program for Converge on the Goulburn 2026, inviting the community to discover what is on offer when the much-loved festival returns on Saturday 21 March from 2pm to 9pm at Victoria Park Lake in Shepparton.
In Summary
Residents and visitors are encouraged to explore the full program and plan their visit to the free community celebration, which will bring together culture, music, food and activities throughout the afternoon and evening.
The event will feature a wide range of experiences across the site. Visitors can enjoy a diverse food offering with more than 20 food stalls serving flavours from around the world, giving people the opportunity to sample dishes inspired by many of the cultures that call Greater Shepparton home.
Alongside the food, the event will include vibrant cultural displays, workshops and interactive activities including multicultural story time, face painting, henna art and art workshops delivered by a Yorta Yorta artist and Splinter Contemporary Artists.
A variety of family friendly activities will also be available throughout the day. Activities in the Park will host craft sessions while Connected Circus will run circus games and activities. SEDA Group will also be onsite with inflatable sports games, while visitors can enjoy stand-up paddle-boarding and pedal boats on Victoria Park Lake.
New to the event this year is the Makers Market, where local creators will showcase and sell handmade items including jewellery, soaps, candles and other crafts produced by members of Greater Shepparton’s multicultural community.
From 2pm to 4pm, the Amplify Youth Committee will present a dedicated Youth Program showcasing talented young performers from across the region. Hosted by MC Batul, the program will feature performances from emerging artists including Mieke, Shelby, Hollow, Saskia, Jonathan Jnr, the Ludlow Twins, JayCee and Dirty Denim.
The main stage program will deliver an afternoon and evening of cultural music, dance and live performances from 4pm. Performances will include the Tuaopepe Girls, Nepalese Community Group, 2nd Nature, Ras and the Interactive African Drummers, Trio Brisa Latina, Malayalee Association, Tiva Island Zumba, Calle Luna featuring Carlitos Way, Yung Maynie, Bula Meke and Sounds of Polynesia.
The stage will also feature Marina Henare, a Māori singer, and First Nations group Nessie, alongside DJ Miss Hustla who will perform across the evening.
Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, said the program offers a great opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the region’s diversity.
“Converge on the Goulburn is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate the many cultures that make Greater Shepparton such a vibrant place to live,” he said.
Converge on the Goulburn is presented in partnership with the Shepparton Arts Festival, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
The event is free to attend, with food and drinks available to purchase on site. This is an alcohol-free event.
For more information and to view the full program, follow Council’s social channels or visit the Converge on the Goulburn event webpage here.
Event details
Date: Saturday 21 March 2026
Time: 2pm to 9pm
Location: Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton
Cost: Free
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