Afrekete Afro-Cuban Dance, Music & Culture Festival

28 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

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