Maslenitsa SA 2026
M26
MASLENITSA SA
2026
SUN 15 FEB
1PM–9PM
LINDE RESERVE
10+ Groups
60+ Artists
8 Hours
7 Cultures
All-Day Activities
Eastway Vikings
Viking games, coin minting & interactive demonstrations
Sports & Games
Traditional games for all ages
Workshops
Friendship Bracelets (Kate Kim), Khokhloma & Gorodets Painting (Svetlana Kendzhaeva)
Khorovody & Rucheyki
Traditional circle dances
with Svetlana Kolesnikova
Traditional Costume Experience
Try on traditional costumes
with Tamara Barrass
SNAP/SNAP Photo Booth
Capture your festival memories
Line-Up
1:00
Opening Ceremony
Official welcome speeches
1:10
Prima Nota
Russian folk songs
Mixed ensemble · Prima Donna & Prima Voce
1:20
KOLESO
Gypsy Dance
1:35
KOLESO
Tatar Dance
Interactive audience segment
1:50
KOLESO
Barynya
2:05
KOLESO
Kalinka
2:30
Festival Break
Market · Food · Activities
2:30
Eastway Vikings
Viking interactive demonstration
2:30
Friendship Bracelets Workshop
Ongoing workshop
with Kate Kim · Until 3:30 PM
3:15
Krav Maga Demonstration
Self-defense demonstration
3:30
Zabava
Mother Earth Dance
Russian folk dance
3:40
AMFE Sloboda
Macedonian folk dances
Junior & senior groups · Kriva Palanka
3:55
KOLESO
Gypsy Dance
4:00
Khokhloma & Gorodets Painting
Ongoing workshop
with Svetlana Kendzhaeva
4:10
Kalaris
Hungarian folk dance show (Part 1)
4:15
Sofia DeMond
Solo performance
Special guest
4:20
KOLESO
Tatar Dance
4:35
Kalaris
Hungarian folk dance show (Part 2)
4:40
Sofia DeMond
Solo performance
Special guest
4:45
Chonkai Inc.
  • The Coffee Dance (Colombia)
  • Estuve Covando (Peru)
4:55
KOLESO
Barynya
5:10
Mexican Revolution
  • El Jarabe Tapatio
  • El Son de la Negra
5:15
KOLESO
Kalinka
5:35
Querencia
Venezuelan folk dances
5:45
Sofia DeMond
Solo performance
Special guest
5:55
Mexican Revolution
  • El Tao Tao
  • La Chona
6:05
DJ Papi Ruso
Music & dancing until 9PM

📍 Linde Reserve, Stepney (Adelaide)
📅 Sunday, 15 February 2026
🕐 1:00–9:00 PM
🎟 Free entry | Family-friendly | All-ages | Multicultural

About the Festival

Maslenitsa SA 2026 is an inclusive, community-led public event, welcoming people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, and identities.

Maslenitsa is a traditional Eastern European folk celebration marking the end of winter and the arrival of spring. At its heart are pancakes (blini), shared meals, music, dance, storytelling, and community connection.

In 2026, the Folk Pancake Festival Maslenitsa SA returns to Adelaide as South Australia’s largest Slavic pancake celebration, welcoming thousands of visitors from all backgrounds to experience Slavic culture through food, live performance, hands-on workshops, and inclusive community spaces.

This is a vibrant, joyful outdoor festival designed for families, friends, and anyone curious to explore culture through shared traditions.

What to Expect

🥞 Pancakes & street food – sweet and savoury options from community cooks and local vendors
🎶 Live music & performances – choirs, folk ensembles, and dance groups throughout the day
🎨 Cultural workshops – creative, hands-on activities for children and adults
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly atmosphere – relaxed, welcoming, and accessible
🌏 Multicultural community celebration – open to all, no prior cultural knowledge required

In 2025, the festival attracted thousands of attendees, featured dozens of performers and community contributors, and reached tens of thousands of people online organically. Maslenitsa SA 2026 builds on this success with an expanded program and a longer festival day.

Local Creatives & Makers

Maslenitsa SA 2026 proudly features a Local Creatives section, showcasing South Australian makers, artists, and small creative businesses. This area brings the traditional market-fair spirit of Maslenitsa to life, highlighting real people, handmade work, and locally produced goods in a shared community space.

Local creatives, artists, and makers are warmly invited to participate.

Location & Accessibility

Linde Reserve, Stepney is a large open-air park well-suited to family events and community festivals.
• Easily accessible from the Adelaide CBD
• Open green spaces for seating and activities
• Suitable for prams and children
• Public transport and parking available nearby

About the Organisers

The Folk Pancake Festival Maslenitsa SA 2026 is produced by Prima Nota Inc., a South Australian not-for-profit community organisation dedicated to cultural exchange, arts, and inclusive public events.

Prima Nota Inc. delivers large-scale, volunteer-driven festivals, choirs, and creative programs that bring people together through music, storytelling, and shared traditions.

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Quick Facts
• Event: Folk Pancake Festival Maslenitsa SA 2026
• Date: Sunday, 15 February 2026
• Time: 1:00–9:00 PM
• Location: Linde Reserve, Stepney
• Entry: Free
• Audience: All ages, all backgrounds welcome