London will host a major new celebration of Pacific arts and culture this summer with the launch of Pasifika Fest UK 2026 — a two-day festival dedicated to Pacific creativity, identity and community.
Bringing together artists, performers, academics, entrepreneurs and cultural leaders connected to the Pacific Ocean, the inaugural festival aims to create a new long-term platform for Pacific representation and cultural exchange in the UK.
Across the weekend, audiences can experience live performances, fiafia nights, film screenings, workshops, music, food, fashion and community conversations celebrating Tagata Moana — the peoples of the Pacific.
The programme will feature internationally recognised and UK-based Pacific artists and cultural practitioners, alongside workshops exploring haka, siva and Pacific languages, as well as classical music interpreted through a Pacific lens.
Festival highlights include:
Live music and cultural performances
Talanoa conversations and storytelling events
Pacific food, fashion, art and marketplace vendors
Workshops in dance, language and cultural practice
Film screenings and community events
With additional guest announcements still to come, organisers describe the event as “the beginning of a long-term vision for Pacific arts and cultural representation in the UK”.
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