Founded in 2022 with the goal of promoting inclusion and community cohesion, the Multicultural Festival has become a must‑attend free event, having already drawn nearly 20,000 attendees. Supported by Desjardins and the City of Hawkesbury, this initiative celebrates cultural diversity and francophonie through performances by renowned artists. For its fifth edition in 2026, the festival continues to energize the region with a rich, diverse, and unifying program.
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Seating reservations and VIP ticket purchases are not available.
The Hawkesbury Multicultural Festival is completely free and open to everyone.
The VIP area is reserved for sponsors and hospitality guests, such as artists’ families.
However, VIP tickets can be won through contests held on GOFM 92.1, starting mid‑May, with several weekly draws.
The VIP section offers reserved seating and is the only official area equipped with chairs.
It is covered for weather protection and includes a few special surprises.
The main floor area in front of the Desjardins Stage is a standing zone.
If attendees bring their own chairs, designated areas may be set up depending on site capacity, particularly near the screen showing the live performance.
Due to the outdoor format and logistical constraints of the festival, there will be no official meet-and-greet opportunities or autograph signing sessions. Any potential interactions will be at the discretion and judgment of each artist.
There is no designated RV or trailer parking on or immediately near the festival site.
However, nearby campgrounds and private locations may accommodate such vehicles.
Several hotels and motels are also located a short distance away and offer convenient lodging options.
The full lineup is available on the festival’s website.
The Desjardins Stage is the main stage located in the northern section of the site, while the CFA Stage is closer to the main street.
The Desjardins Stage is located in the northern part of Place des Pionniers, at
351 Main Street East, Hawkesbury, Ontario.
All festival activities and performances are free of charge.
Accessible parking spaces will be available.
A detailed parking map will be released soon on the festival website and official Facebook page.
351 Main Street East, Hawkesbury, Ontario
Coolers are not permitted on the premises. Food and beverage services will be available on site.
No. There is a licensed bar at Place des Pionniers. Any food or drinks brought in from outside will be confiscated.
No. The FMH website is completely smoke-free and vape-free.
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The Multicultural Festival was born from a desire to discover, share, and embrace the values of multiple cultures, creating a unique synergy where culture becomes a meeting point that fosters living together in harmony. It was thanks to the initiative Communauté francophone accueillante, the support of committed partners, and a strong political will to promote inclusion, diversity, and community vitality that the first edition came to life in 2022. Since then, the event has continued to grow and bring people together.
Now celebrating its fifth edition in 2026, the Multicultural Festival has established itself as a must‑attend local event. During its first four editions, nearly 20,000 people attended this entirely free festival, confirming its importance and growing influence in the region. The support of a major sponsor, Desjardins, plays a key role in ensuring the event’s accessibility and the quality of its programming. Over the years, the festival has welcomed renowned artists such as Corneille, Zachary Richard, Claude Dubois, Roch Voisine, Paul Piché, Jonas, and many others, offering memorable performances that have brought together audiences of all generations. Remaining true to its mission, the event aims to surprise once again this year with a rich, diverse, and inclusive program. The City of Hawkesbury, supported by its institutional and financial partners, continues to promote francophonie, celebrate cultural diversity, stimulate the local economy, energize the downtown core, and strengthen rural vitality, while placing community cohesion at the heart of its actions.
Le Festival multiculturel est né d’une volonté de découvrir, de partager et de s’imprégner des valeurs de plusieurs cultures, créant ainsi une synergie unique où la culture devient un point de rencontre favorisant le vivre‑ensemble. C’est grâce à l’initiative Communauté francophone accueillante, à l’appui de partenaires engagés et à une volonté politique affirmée de soutenir l’inclusion, la diversité et la vitalité communautaire que la première édition a vu le jour en 2022. Depuis, l’événement ne cesse de croître et de rassembler.
En étant maintenant à sa cinquième édition en 2026, le Festival multiculturel s’impose comme un événement local incontournable. Au cours de ses quatre premières éditions, près de 20 000 personnes ont assisté à ce festival entièrement gratuit, confirmant son importance et son rayonnement dans la région. Le soutien d’un commanditaire majeur, Desjardins, joue un rôle essentiel dans l’accessibilité de l’événement et dans la qualité de sa programmation. Au fil des ans, le festival a accueilli des artistes de renom tels que Corneille, Zachary Richard, Claude Dubois, Rock Voisine, Paul Piché, Jonas et plusieurs autres, offrant des prestations marquantes qui ont su rassembler toutes les générations. Fidèle à sa mission, l’événement entend vous surprendre encore cette année avec une programmation riche, diversifiée et rassembleuse. La Ville de Hawkesbury, appuyée par ses partenaires institutionnels et financiers, continue ainsi de promouvoir la francophonie, de célébrer la diversité culturelle, de stimuler l’économie locale, de dynamiser le centre‑ville et de renforcer la vitalité rurale, tout en plaçant le vivre‑ensemble au cœur de son action.