* Main Stage will feature one of Australia’s finest celtic rock bands Claymore, Italian Greek aficionados Magna Grecia, Orkeztra Glasso Bashalde’s wide spanning repertoire from Romanian gypsy to Klezmer, Arabic, Macedonian and other Balkan melodies, powerful mana from Polynesian dance group Nuholani with the Melbourne Samoan Choir, Melbourne’s iconic 60s Asian/Western garage pop explosion Empat Lima, sensational high energy collaborators Amaru Tribe and The Lalibelas ft. Oscar Jimenez and Nhatty Man, headlined by Australia’s iconic and profound Indigenous voice and musician Archie Roach;
* The Landing stalls bring together some of Victoria’s most active cultural associations, each presenting arts, craft, food and activities spanning: Indonesian batik and wayang (paper puppet making); Egyptian calligraphy, ebru (Turkish paper marbling); free traditional games such as backgammon (Turkish) and Congklak (Indonesia); Turkish delight and coffee tastings; storytelling; and artefacts from the valuable collection of Australian Multicultural Community Services. The cultural associations include: Moreland Turkish Association, Kosciuszko Heritage Victoria (Polish heritage), Taste of India, the Friendship Australia Egypt Association, Gubuk Indonesia and Australian Multicultural Community Services;

* The Landing Stage will present performers from the Landing’s cultural associations including spoken word and stand-up comedy from local Egyptian-Australian youth; traditional dance & music from Egypt; Lowicz Polish folklore group; Pencak Silat martial arts by Dharmanhusantara; Saman (Indoensian) dance performance and workshop; the Ottoman Mehter Military band; and local Indian musicians and singers.
* What Happened at the Pier is curated by Lella Carridi and will feature live poetry readings, forums and musical responses inside The Gatehouse on Princes Pier alongside an exhibition of artefacts and moving image illustrating the narratives from the artists and Memory Keepers who arrived to Melbourne from Princes Pier;
* Cultural games, roving activities and performers
* Food stalls and food trucks from local providers Piers Festival celebrates and reflects on the collective historical and contemporary migration stories at its site, Princes Pier, the significant entry point where almost half of Australia’s post World War II refugees arrived. The Festival brings to life the pivotal role Princes Pier played from 1915 to 1969 in Victoria’s growth and as a gateway to the diversity of cultures that enrich our community. With 12,000 attendees in 2015, Piers Festival has grown to become an annual highlight in Victoria’s cultural calendar and a significant occasion to acknowledge and bring to light our Indigenous and multicultural talent.