Festivals & HolidaysSunday, November 8
Passport to the World Festival
Sunday, November 8 · 11:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m. · Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library - 3rd Floor Teen Room
- When
- Sunday, November 8 · 11:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- Where
- Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library - 3rd Floor Teen Room710 W. César Chávez St. Innovation Lab (5th Floor West · Austin, TX · 78701
- Good to know
About this event
Sponsored by the City of Austin
Join Austin Sister Cities International (ASCI) on Sunday, November 8, from 11 am - 4 pm for the 11th Annual Passport to the World International Family-Friendly Festival.
The Parade of Cultures will kick off the festivities at 11:15 am at City Hall and process to the Passport to the World Festival. Traditional clothing from your country is encouraged!
The Passport to the World Festival at the Austin Central Library from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a FREE afternoon celebrating Austin’s vibrant international community!
Enjoy live performances, interactive games, crafts, cultural activities, and more as you explore the cultures and traditions connected to Austin’s Sister Cities around the world. Stop by hands-on booths hosted by our Sister City committees, learn about their countries and communities, and discover how Austin is connected to the world.
Keep the celebration going at our exclusive VIP Reception from 4:00 to 5:30 PM! Enjoy delicious food, drinks, and live music in an intimate setting as we bring the Passport to the World Festival to a memorable close. Purchase your ticket HERE !
Check out our online Silent Auction and start bidding on your favorite items: https://givebutter.com/c/2026-asci-passport-to-the-world-festival
Parking at City Hall and Austin Public Library parking garage.
Register for the Passport to the World Festival!
Festival Schedule:
• 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Parade of Cultures – Kicking off at City Hall and making its way to the Austin Central Library, led by the Diversity Band.
• 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Opening Ceremony
• 12:30 PM: St. Edward’s Ballet Folklórico (Saltillo, Mexico)
• 12:50 PM: FASCA YoYo & Dance (Taichung, Taiwan)
• 1:10 PM: Irish Dance Center (Limerick, Ireland)
• 1:30 PM: Maru Haru (Oita, Japan)
• 1:50 PM: Oleksandra Pelitu (Lviv, Ukraine)
• 2:10 PM: Sonyashnyk Ukrainian Folk Dance Group (Lviv, Ukraine)
• 2:30 PM: Tusuy Sonqo Peru (Lima, Peru)
• 2:50 PM: Soprano Yingying Zong (Angers, France)
• 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM: Closing Ceremony and Awards
• 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: VIP Reception (ticketed)
Listed by CitySpark: Austin, TX, DoStuff: Austin, TX, Austin Sister Cities International (Squarespace) and Eventbrite: Austin, TX, gathered by the Cedar Park events calendar.