CULTUREFEST

CultureFest is back! Join us from January 23 to 29, 2026 as we celebrate the vibrant cultures on our campuses and worldwide, through the exchange and showcase of food, fashion, music and tradition!

If you are a cultural club interested in participating, check out the information below!

 
 

CultureFest Guide

 

For a complete overview of CultureFest 2026, check out the complete guide by clicking the button below!

CuLTUREFEST 2026 GUIDE
 
 

CultureFest Registration

 

Are you a Cultural Club at York University? Interested in showcasing your culture at CultureFest 2026? Click the button below and sign-up today!

Culturefest 2026 registration form
 

Deadline: Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM

 
 

Soccer World Cup Registration

With limited spots available for the Soccer World Cup, clubs are encouraged to register early to secure their spot!

  1. Select the “Soccer Tournament” option on the CultureFest Registration Form.

  2. After submitting the form, ensure that each team player has signed a waiver and provided a copy of their student ID.

  3. Complete the separate Soccer Tournament Registration Form, including all player information, waivers, and student IDs.


Your team’s spot will not be confirmed until all required documents are submitted correctly and completely. Please note that we do not accept physical copies at the YFS office, all submissions must go through the form below.

Registration will close once we reach 16 teams or by the hard deadline of Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM, whichever comes first. Once the maximum of 16 teams is reached, the Soccer Tournament option will be removed from the CultureFest Registration Form.

 
Soccer Tournament Registration Form

Deadline: Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM

waiver form
soccer world cup rules
 
 

CultureFest 2025 - Award Winners

Special Awards

  • Spirit Award – Pakistani Students Association
  • Most Political Award – Palestine Solidarity Collective
  • Innovation Award – Congolese Students Association
  • Cultural History Award – Afghan Students’ Association
  • Breaking Barriers Award – Armenian Students Association
  • Versatility Award – Guyanese Student Council

Community Award

  • First Place – York University Tamil Students Association
  • Second Place – United Caribbean Islands
  • Third Place – Nigerian Students Association

Soccer World Cup

  • First Place – United Caribbean Islands
  • Second Place – Eritrean York Students United
  • Third Place – Ethiopian Students’ Association

Cultural Intersection Visual Art Exhibit

  • First Place – Sri Lankan Students Association
  • Second Place – United Caribbean Islands
  • Third Place – Egyptian Students Association

CultureFest Parade

  • First Place – Filipino Students Association at York
  • Second Place – Indian Cultural Association
  • Third Place – York University Tamil Students Association

Culture Couture Fashion Show

  • First Place – York University Tamil Students Association
  • Second Place – Filipino Students Association at York
  • Third Place – African Students Association

International Food Fair

  • First Place – Nigerian Students Association
  • Second Place – United Caribbean Islands
  • Third Place – African Students Association

Global Tour

  • First Place – United Caribbean Islands
  • Second Place – Nigerian Students Association
  • Third Place – York University Tamil Students Association

Cultural Explosion

  • First Place – Ghanaian Students Association
  • Second Place – Indian Cultural Association
  • Third Place – Filipino Students Association at York

Cultural Explosion Awards

  • Best Choreography – York University Tamil Students Association
  • Best Musical Mix – Nigerian Students Association
  • Best Artistic Production – Indian Cultural Association
  • Best Narrative – Filipino Students Association at York
  • Best Individual Performer – Mihret Girmu (Ethiopian Students Association)

Overall Champions

  • First Place – United Caribbean Islands
  • Second Place – York University Tamil Students Association
  • Third Place – Nigerian Students Association
 
 

Check out the highlights from CultureFest 2025 below!

 

The York Federation of Students presents CultureFest 2025 re-cap video.

 
 

Want to be a part of CultureFest? Find a club that resonates with you and become a member!

 
Clubs Directory
 

Feeling nostalgic? Look back at some of our clubs’ 2025 Event Highlights and Cultural Explosion Videos here!

 
 

If you have any further questions about CultureFest, please don’t hesitate to email events@yfs.ca.