International House Festival of Cultures

International House Festival of Cultures 2026

Travel the World Without Leaving Berkeley


Save the Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026

Location: International House, 2299 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94720

Event Description:

The International House Festival of Cultures (ICF) is a FREE annual community celebration honoring the vibrant diversity of our residents and the greater Berkeley community. This signature event brings together traditions, performances, and cultural expressions from more than 30 countries across six continents—all united under the iconic I-House dome.

Travel the world without leaving International House as you experience music, dance, food, art, and customs that showcase the rich global community we proudly call home. The Festival of Cultures is not only a celebration of your own heritage, but also an invitation to discover, learn from, and appreciate cultures from around the world.

Wear traditional cultural attire, collect your “passport” at check-in, and embark on a journey around the world — no plane ticket needed!

Festival of Cultures 2026 - Get Involved!

Cultural Booths

Cultural Booths from 30+ Countries

Host a cultural booth to share your country's food, traditions, and history with the Berkeley community!

Performances

Perform: Dance, Music, Art, and More!

Take the stage and share your heritage through dance, music, storytelling, and more!

A Recap of International House Festival of Cultures 2025

(Formerly known as International Cultural Festival (ICF))

In Collaboration with International House Berkeley residents, Bay Area Consulates, and UC Berkeley Campus Organizations.

 2025 Cultural Booths Recap  |  2025 Fashion Show & Performances Recap


Honoring the Legacy of The Edith Coliver Festival of Cultures

This event would not be possible without the commitment of one remarkable woman: I-House alumna, Edith Coliver.

Born Edith Simon in Karlsruhe, Germany, Edith left for London with her family in1936 and moved to the United States, settling in San Francisco. She lived at I-House from 1940-43, and received her Bachelors degree from UC Berkeley summa cum laude, in international relations and languages. After serving as a translator for the U.S. Office of War Information in 1945, she returned to her native country of Germany to work as an interpreter and research analyst at the Nuremberg trials. She was the first woman to serve as a field office director for the Asia Foundation and the first woman to serve as vice president of the World Affairs Council of Northern California. She was also a member of the I-House Board of Directors, fluent in German, French, Spanish and conversant in Tagalog, Portuguese, and Mandarin.

Upon her passing in 2002, the Edith Coliver Fund was established to ensure her legacy of peace and understanding lived on under the dome. I-House is honored to celebrate Edith Coliver through the International Cultural Festival and further our mission of intercultural respect to which Edith was so steadfastly committed.

Thank you for being a part of the International Cultural Festival!  We hope you take advantage of all this day has  to offer.


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