Commemorating United Nations World Refugee Day, the Emerge Festival is a unique celebration of the significant contributions made to the cultural life of Melbourne by our most recently arrived communities from Africa, Afghanistan, Kurdistan and beyond. Held in the magnificent Fitzroy Town Hall this is an event for all the family with over three non-stop stages of world music and dance featuring some of our finest local and international talent. Experience the Ethiopian coffee ceremony, roam the vibrant cultural marketplace, free creative children’s activities plus sample authentic foods from Africa and beyond.