REGINA — In a city built on diversity, Mosaic 2026 is set to transform Regina into a living, breathing celebration of global culture, connection and community.
From June 4 to 6, the 56th annual Mosaic: A Festival of Cultures will feature 19 multicultural pavilions across the city, each offering a unique window into traditions, food, music and stories from around the world. What began in 1967 as a one-day, single-venue gathering has grown into Saskatchewan’s longest-running multicultural festival — and, organizers say, now the longest of its kind in Canada.
“For more than five decades, Mosaic has brought people together to celebrate culture, community, and connection,” Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski told a crowd gathered for Sunday’s Medallion Ceremony at Victoria Square Shopping Centre. “It’s a festival that reflects who we are as a city: diverse, welcoming and proud of the many cultures that call Regina home.”
This year’s festival expands from 15 pavilions in 2025 to 19, highlighting the continued growth of Regina’s cultural landscape.
Representing Polish, Romanian, Bangladeshi, First Nations, Métis, Chinese, Scottish, Ukrainian, Filipino, Latino, Italian, Indian, Hispanic, Greek, Hungarian and Austrian, alongside a new addition — the Persian Pavilion — marking a milestone for one of the city’s growing communities.
Lieutenant Governor Bernadette McIntyre praised that expansion, calling it a reflection of Saskatchewan’s identity. “We are stronger because of the distinct gifts each different group of people brings to our province and our country,” she said. “Mosaic brings us together in friendship to learn more about each other… it makes us feel like world travellers for a few days, while never really leaving home.”
That spirit of discovery is at the heart of Mosaic. With a single passport — now priced at $15, up from just $1 in 1967 — visitors can travel between pavilions, sampling authentic cuisine, experiencing live performances and engaging with cultural ambassadors. Children 10 and under are admitted free with an adult, reinforcing the festival’s family-focused mission.
Behind the scenes, the scale of the event is staggering. Hundreds of volunteers dedicate thousands of hours each year to planning, building, cooking, performing and welcoming visitors. Over its history, Mosaic has recorded more than nine million pavilion visits and sold nearly 1.1 million passports.
“It’s not just food, music and performances,” said Mosaic chair Terry Zwarych. “It’s a living example of what happens when people from different backgrounds come together for a shared purpose … where differences are not barriers, but they’re bridges.”
That sense of unity was on full display Sunday during the Medallion Ceremony, where ambassadors representing each pavilion were honoured. The event, hosted at Victoria Square, also featured a multicultural meal prepared by mall tenants — from Ukrainian pierogis to Filipino dumplings, Chinese spring rolls and sweet delicacies from across cultures.
“It’s a big honour for us,” said Jordan Myers of Victoria Square. “For a festival like Mosaic, we had to show that we can be as international as them.”
For Regina Multicultural Council president John Findura, the festival is deeply personal — and generational.
“When you think about how we do this, we do it together,” he said. “We talk about togetherness, love, respect. That’s what it’s all about… teaching our children to carry on traditions while respecting each other’s.”
That message resonated strongly with Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Todd Goudy, who reflected on how events like Mosaic create connections in an increasingly disconnected world.
“What’s the international language?” he asked. “It’s kindness, and it’s love. And this Mosaic… is another great expression of all the world’s cultures coming together.”
“Mosaic is an opportunity to explore, connect and experience something new,” Bachynski said. “These shared experiences are what make it so special.”
