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Afrekete Afro-Cuban Dance, Music & Culture Festival
Events Nelly Bay, Townsville, Queensland
Festivals and Celebrations
28 May 2026 to 31 May 2026 Annual Event
Australia’s unique Annual Afro-Cuban Dance, Music and Culture Celebration.
An exciting weekend exploring the history of Cuban culture through dance and percussion workshops plus performances in the roots of salsa from Australia’s greatest Cuban dance and music artists.
Afrekete 2026 will be held for the 4th time in the Townsville LGA, the 3rd time on the beautiful island paradise of Yunbenun, Magnetic Island, home of the Wulgurukaba people.
Thursday 28th May 2026
Rumba in the Rum-bar Pre-event warm up workshops & party
Heritage Exchange Townsville
Friday 29th May 2026
Opening Ceremony, Workshops & Welcome to Cuba Party
Amaroo on Mandalay
Saturday 30th May 2026
Workshops in Afro-Cuban dance and music from the Afro-Cuban Roots to the popular Cuban dances Son and Casino
Havana Night dance party to live Cuban Band and Latin DJ
Amaroo on Mandalay
Sunday 31st May 2025
Workshops in Afro-Cuban dance to live percussion – the African Roots of the popular Salsa Community Day with Performances, Markets, Food & Live Music
Amaroo on Mandalay
Plus authentic Cuban dinner provided by Amaroo at additional costs
An authentic piece of Cuba in North Queensland.
Add-ons: Pre-event conferences and workshops the week leading up to the main weekend event plus tours around Magnetic Island
Facilities
Bar
Cafe
Carpark
Conference/Convention Facilities
Family Friendly
Public Toilet
Restaurant
Rates
From AU$20.00
Tickets from individual party-only tickets, taster passes, day passes right through to Full Weekend Passes available on the website: https://afrekete.com/book-events/
Event Dates
Annual Event
28 May 2026 to 31 May 2026
