From Sea to SEA: NYC Southeast Asian Festival 2026
The NYC Southeast Asian Festival. Brought to you in partnership across 12+ different Southeast Asian community orgs across NYC, we are so exited to bring together a day that celebrates the diversity and depth of the Southeast Asian community across NYC.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
- THE MARKET: Walk around the market, explore all the small businesses you can support, and talk to the owners who are excited to share their stories behind their brands!!
- PERFORMANCES: As you’re walking around, check out performances from local Southeast Asian artists throughout the day! The event will conclude with a tentpole showcase highlighting aspects of every Southeast Asian country
- ACTIVITIES: Engage in interactive workshops and activities highlighting different aspects of Southeast Asian culture
- COMMUNITY ORG SHOWCASE: Walk around the second floor of the venue, which will feature tables from local SEA community organizations and non-profits in NYC, learn their stories and how you can get engaged!
We plan to have an immersive lineup featuring ~50 vendors, ~20 different orgs/non-profits, and 5 different performances, including:
- Artisan vendors
- Traditional & modern Southeast Asian food
- Community vibes
- Live music & performances
- Cultural showcase to close out the event!
Whether you’re Southeast Asian or just SEA-curious, this is your invitation to experience the rich diversity of the region.
MEET YOUR PARTNERS
This year’s festival is a true collaboration across multiple different orgs thinking thoughtfully about how to bring together the Southeast Asian community:
- Viet Creative Society (VCS)
- DearCo
- Filipino Arts NY
- Singapore Unbound
- The Malaysian Effect
- Thai Theatre Foundation
- Tsismosas Collective
- Viet Salon
- LAOboratory Womxn’s Collective
- Ganda Girls
- Mekong NYC
- Azn Americana
- Song Collective
- Y.Orosa Literary Society
Disclaimer:
By attending this event, you consent to being photographed and filmed. Photos and videos may be used for promotional purposes on social media, websites, and other event-related materials. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a volunteer know.
