B.C.'s biggest free multicultural festival returns to Surrey this weekend
Surrey Fusion Festival, the largest free multicultural festival in British Columbia, is returning this weekend, and you’d better bring an appetite.
Presented by Coast Capital, the event will celebrate its 19th anniversary on Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, at Holland Park.
The massive two-day event is a showcase of music, heritage, and live entertainment. Festival goers will also discover dozens of unique cultural pavilions and food from around the world.
Surrey Fusion Festival
“Surrey Fusion Festival is a highlight of our summer calendar and a wonderful opportunity for residents and visitors to come together in celebration of Surrey’s diversity,” Mayor Brenda Locke said in a release.
“With this year’s theme, ‘One World, One Game,’ we’re celebrating the international spirit that the tournament brings, while highlighting the cultures that make our city so vibrant.”
Surrey Fusion Festival
Surrey Fusion Festival will feature over 50 cultural pavilions and eight stages of events and entertainment at Holland Park.
Explore them all to discover traditions from around the world that bring people together and build bridges between cultures.
The list of local, national, and international artists will be a hit with fans of all music genres. Highlights include 54-40, Kulwinder Billa, and FIONN.
54-40
Attendees will be treated to dance performances, children’s entertainment, workshops, and amusement rides. Of course, there will be tons of delicious food to choose from during this year’s event.
Each cultural pavilion will serve up a dish from its representative country, from jerk chicken wings to bannock and fried pork dumplings.
Surrey Fusion Festival/Submitted
Make sure to save room for chicken tikka with naan, sweet crepes, and gelato. There will also be a beer garden serving up international beverages on site.
Surrey Fusion Fest will also feature an Indigenous Village and marketplace, and the return of the popular Cultural Cooking Arena. Surrey youth will compete in cooking competitions on Saturday, and cultural pavilion organizers will host cooking demonstrations on Sunday.
Surrey Fusion Festival
When: Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Holland Park – 13428 Old Yale Rd., Surrey
Admission: Free