Afrekete Afro-Cuban Dance, Music & Culture Festival
Highlights
- Experience vibrant Afro-Cuban culture through dance and percussion workshops at Amaroo on Mandalay.
- Join the Rumba in the Rum-bar for a lively pre-event warm-up party in Townsville.
- Immerse yourself in authentic Cuban rhythms during the Havana Night dance party with live music.
- Savour delicious Cuban cuisine at the festival, adding a taste of Cuba to your North Queensland adventure.
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
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10% off the Full Weekend Ticket Price
10% off the Full Weekend Ticket Price with the coupon code at checkout
Valid from 1 January 2026 until 28 May 2026
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
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