Maharashtra Businesses & Professionals Council Australia
Culture. Connection. Community.
Open to all Victorians. Free entry.
Bringing diverse Victorians together through shared celebration
Performance, music and food that carry heritage forward
Forums, networks and business pathways for multicultural women
Open to every background, every age, at no cost
Language, craft and creative development for young people
Connecting professionals, small business and entrepreneurs
Become a Partner
Connect your brand with 5,000+ multicultural community members across three signature community events.
South Asian Arts & Cultural Festival 2026
All events are free to attend and open to all Victorians, held across September and October 2026.
Melbourne's premier South Asian cultural celebration: a vibrant multicultural showcase of performances, food, music and community, featuring more than 250 local artists and over 4,000 expected attendees. 4,000 attended in 2025.
A premium leadership and networking forum empowering multicultural women professionals and entrepreneurs. One room, 100+ founders, leaders and entrepreneurs from every background across Melbourne. Come by yourself and you will not be by yourself for long.
An inspiring program connecting young Victorians with South Asian arts, language and cultural heritage through creative, hands-on experiences. Fun and interactive cultural learning activities that inspire young minds and celebrate heritage.
Our Impact
MBPCA has built a track record of delivering large-scale, meaningful community programs that bring together diverse Victorians, with proven reach, strong women’s leadership and deep community engagement.
The 2026 festival is supported by Multicultural Affairs Victoria and hosted at Monash University Clayton, building on two successful years of community celebration.
Festival Moments
Vibrant snapshots from our 2024 and 2025 events: community, culture and connection in every frame.
About MBPCA
The Maharashtra Businesses and Professionals Council Australia Inc. (MBPCA) is a not-for-profit multicultural organisation dedicated to fostering social inclusion, cultural engagement and community connection across Victoria.
MBPCA's mission is to create accessible platforms bringing together diverse communities through arts, professional networking and community-led initiatives, promoting cross-cultural understanding and supporting multicultural participation in public life.
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