Celebrate the people and cultures that make Orlando awesome at the 8th Annual FusionFest

FusionFest is a free two-day celebration happening November 29–30 at the Seneff Arts Plaza in Downtown Orlando!

Every Thanksgiving weekend, FusionFest brings the world to Downtown Orlando — almost literally, with this year's free festival taking place from November 29 - 30, 2025,

Held at the open-air Seneff Arts Plaza at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, this unique, two-day festival invites the local community to explore more than 100 global cultures, starting with a bounty of dishes from around the world.

You can also look forward to experiences and contests celebrating music, dance, visual arts, spoken word, games, interactive activities and more.

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Explore the festival, check out everything happening at FusionFest 2025.

Arts & Crafts

Craft your masterpiece inspired by cultures from around the world. Sign up at the Festival for a 1/2 hour class. Space is limited

Author Showcase

Local authors, bring your book to share your story and connect with readers at FusionFest!

Citizenship Ceremony

Witness a Historic Moment at Fusionfest Opening Ceremony as nearly 2 dozen immigrants take their oath of citizenship in an inspiring collaboration with USCIS

Country Meet ups & Photo opp

Find your tribe at FusionFest's Country Meet-Ups! Whether you're reuniting with compatriots or exploring new cultures, it's your passport to global connections. Come, mingle, and let the world become your neighborhood.

Cultural Displays

Step into a world of wonder at Fusionfest's Cultural Displays! EXplore vibrant traditional wear, age old traditions, and the rich tapestry of global cultures. Be inspired and immerse yourself in the beauty of diversity!

Family Village

Discover a world of imagination at FusionFest's Family Village with Kids Global Village, Giant Puppet Friends, Arts & Crafts Projects and Fun & Games

Fashion Heritage

The runway at FusionFest will come alive with a colorful tapestry of fashion from around the world, reflecting the diverse origins and heritages of Central Floridians. This showcase is a unique opportunity to celebrate the many colors and cultures here as cultural traditions are shared through fashion. The show will feature 2-minute presentations from different regions of the world combined to create a wonderful tapestry of our global community.

Field of Flags

Immerse yourself in FusionFest's Field of Flags! Proudly carried by local ambassadors in parades and FusionFest processions, these flags greet all Festival visitors, instilling pride and prompting countless photo ops! Click below to Fund-A-Flag and proudly display your name with your flag(s)!

Find-A-Friend Flowers

Ever have a stranger brighten your day with a flower? Experience the magic at FusionFest's Find-a-Friend Flowers! Step out of your comfort zone, receive a flower, and let serendipity guide your FusionFest journey.

Foods of the World & Fusion Foods

Embark on a culinary journey at FusionFest with Foods of the the World & fusion dishes from the winning chefs of the culinary contest. Dive in and savor global flavors like never before!

Fun & Games

A variety of games that transport you across continents as you observe and even get to play.

Fusionflow

This awe-inspiring piece is at the heart of FusionFest’s vision, fostering a space where artists from diverse cultures come together to create a harmonious celebration of unity

Giant Puppet Friends

Enchanting and larger-than-life parade puppets dance and play in our Opening Spectacle before they take their place for the perfect photo opp. Stop by for a fun picture!

Global Exchange

Experience the enriching diversity of short informative talks and interactive experiences by our own community members.

Grandpa Nunu & Family

In past years, if you saw an older gentleman at the festival, it was probably Grandpa Nunu. Grandpa Nunu talked to everyone as though they were a member of the family about any topic they liked. Anything you said could be fact or fiction.

Haiku Competition

The competition is on for “less is more” as poets compete to evoke a feeling using three lines of “five syllables, seven syllables and five syllables”. The constraints of the form squeeze out extra creativity.

International Marketplace

Dive into the bustling bazaar at FusionFest's International Marketplace. Explore and shop global crafts and unique souvenirs from around the world!

Kids Global Cardboard Village

A place where kids can navigate through kid-sized cardboard "homes and buldings" from around the world, designed and built by the Young Architects Forum.

Multicultural Faith Celebration

Local faith leaders representing different approaches to the divine, in partnership, will host a joint service with the Interfaith Council

Mygration Films

Experience powerful stories of global journeys at FusionFest's MYgration films, in collaboration with the Global Peace Film Festival. Immerse yourself in short documentaries that capture Central Floridians' migration tales and be moved by the art of cinematic storytelling.

Music & Dance Performances

Experience the magic of FusionFest's Music & Dance Performances on two stages! Get entranced by a rhythmic journey as local artists from varied backgrounds unite to showcase their unique musical and dance tales. Dive into a symphony of cultures..

Opening Spectacle for Citizenship Ceremony

Witness a historic moment at FusionFest's Citizenships Ceremony! Join us at the start of the festival to celebrate as nearly two dozen individuals take their oath, in an inspiring collaboration with the USCIC. Surrounded by marching bands, hundred of flags and talented performances.

Poetry Slam

Witness the power of words at Fusionfest's lyrical showcase! See poet's step to the mic; delivering slamming verses. Be captivated by the rhythm and flow; join us and feel the poetic pulse of FusionFest! Cash prizes totaling $1,000 will be awarded.

Portraits of FusionFest

Last year’s 2024 portraits of Central Florida residents by photographer, Juan David Tena, were a part of an exhibition at the Orlando Museum of Art and other places.

Story Telling

Join the audience as Storytellers take you to far off places through folk tales, legends and more. Experience life through a different lens culturally and emotionally.

Teen Poetry Showcase

Who says kids don't have something to say? Listen to these creative kids passionately pouring out their own poetry.

Turban Tying

Wrap your head around wearing a colorful turban wrapped around your head by a member of the Sikh Society of Central Florida. What is it like to sport this headwear and how do we go from a simple piece of cloth to an intricate turban?

Visual Arts Gallery

“Art of Joy” is this year’s theme. Shop for art or watch the live painting.Visit our Gallery that's unlike any other. A visual masterpiece that reaches around the globe to reveal how the artists share their culture in color compositions.

World Dance Party

Groove to global rhythms at FusionFests's World Dance Party! Let music from every corner of the world move your feet and soul. Don't just stand there...Join the party! If you can't hear the music, that's because we've got headphones for each participant to make it a silent disco party!

For more information: https://fusionfest.org/annual-festival-2025/

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