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?

1. 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!!
2. 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
3. ACTIVITIES: Engage in interactive workshops and activities highlighting different aspects of Southeast Asian culture
4. 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:

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