The event celebrates the vibrant suburb of Ashfield and features cultural performances, delicious food and market stalls from all over the world. 

This year, the Italian community will be represented by the Sir Knuckle & Co gnocchi truck.

Sir Knuckle & Co was founded by four passionate Italians, who wanted to serve the best traditional Italian gnocchi in a whole new way.

Sauces include Gorgonzola Walnut and Speck, Beef Bolognese, Rocket Pesto and Hot Chilli Italian Sausage, just to name a few!

The truck also makes coffee and traditional Italian desserts such as tiramisù and panna cotta.

It’s Australia’s first and only gnocchi food truck.

Carnival-goers can also feast on fare from China, India, Turkey, Argentina, Venezuela, Spain, Brazil, India and Africa.

Some of the acts to feature on the main and cultural stages include: 

• Sydney Shaoxing Opera Troupe 

• Andalus Arabic Choir, “Sydney’s best-kept music secret”, a unique multicultural group who share a love of Arabic Andalusian music 

• DJ Rammy - Sydney Indian Bollywood DJ 

• Vietnamese and English pop music from Dung & Dani, whose YouTube channel has gained an international following 

• Inspire Bellydance: Dances of the Middle East 

• Karate and modern Japanese dance from Japan Moves Japan Grooves 

• Juventud Latina, who share the richness of Latin American culture through dance 

• Virtuosic Gypsy world music fusion band Lolo Lovina 

• Nadhamuni Gayatri Bharat, a unique classical vocalist with a wide repertoire and a proficient singer in many Indian languages 

• Grooving Swahili guitar dance band, Paul Mbenna and the Okapi Guitar Band 

• Pepa Molina Flamenco Dance Academy Performance Group 

• Sydney Dance Rhythms performing Hip Hop, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary and Latin Dances 

There will also be free workshops and lots of activities for all ages, including an Origami and Chai tea making. 

While Ashfield residents can enjoy the festivities right in their own backyard, all Inner West residents can take the opportunity to visit the booming suburb. 

Use of public transport to the carnival is encouraged.

A free, accessible shuttle bus will run regularly from Ashfield Civic Centre to the event, and bicycle parking will also be available. 

Carnival of Cultures will take place on Sunday, February 24, 10:00 am-4:00 pm at Ashfield Park. 

For more information visit the Inner West Council website.