CultureFest 2026 - Stage Event

In collaboration with the Consulate-General Office of Japan, Sydney.

Tune in for the Culture Fest performances at SMASH! just in time for the 50th anniversary of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Australia and Japan!

Immerse in the live performances of the kimono and Onikenbai dances alongside ink painting and tea ceremonies - enriched in tradition and elegance, reflecting on the culture of Japan in Australia’s largest pop-culture convention.

All performances are free for all attendees, so join us in a commemorative moment in history right on the Sakura Stage at SMASH!

When: Sunday 12th July 10:30 AM

Where: Sakura Stage Level 4, ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre