Indonesian Student Association presents
PESTA
RAKYAT
CULTURAL HERITAGE
Queensland's Premier Indonesian Cultural Showcase
Staged at the Captain Burke Park, Pesta Rakyat 2026 – Aruna Nusantara shines a spotlight on hope, new beginnings, and the shared journey towards a brighter future, inspired by the red glow of sunrise and Indonesia’s united archipelago.
Pesta Rakyat 2026 runs Sunday, 30 August, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm at Captain Burke Park.
Entry is free; competition registrations open now at bit.ly/CompetitionRegistrationPesra2026
More than a festival, Pesta Rakyat (PESRA) is Queensland's largest annual celebration of Indonesian Independence Day, uniting thousands of Indonesian students, diaspora families and the wider Australian community in a spectacular showcase of culture, music, food and national pride in the heart of Brisbane.
Expect a vibrant lineup of performances, Indonesian cuisines, fun games, and a raffle with exclusive prizes.
The Heart of Pesra
What makes the celebration alive
Cultural Immersion
Introducing the deep-rooted arts, traditional dances, and visual heritage of the archipelago.
Gastronomic Journey
A curated selection of Indonesia's culinary heritage, from street-food to royal delicacies.
Community Unity
Strengthening ties between the Indonesian diaspora and the local Australian community.
Glimpses of Celebration
Captured moments from previous years
Pesta Rakyat 2026 is proudly sponsored by
And made possible by members of Indonesian communities across Queensland:
Perhimpunan Indonesia Queensland
Australian Indonesian Culture and Welfare Association Inc
Indonesian Islamic Society of Brisbane
Kerukunan Keluarga Maesaan Queensland (KKMQ)
Alistair & Kiara Campbell
