Afrekete Afro-Cuban Dance, Music & Culture Festival

22 May 2025 - 25 May 2025

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 2025 will be held for the 3rd time in the Townsville LGA, the 2nd time on the beautiful island paradise of Yunbenun, Magnetic Island, home of the Wulgurukaba people.

Thursday 22nd May 2025

Rumba in the Rum-bar Pre-event warm up workshops & party

Heritage Exchange Townsville

Friday 23rd May 2025

Opening Ceremony, Workshops & Welcome to Cuba Party

Amaroo on Mandalay

Saturday 24th May 2025

Workshops in Afro-Cuban dance and music from the Afro-Cuban Roots to the popular Cuban dances Son and Casino

White themed Havana Night dance party to live Cuban Band and Latin DJ

Amaroo on Mandalay

Sunday 25th May 2025

Workshops in Afro-Cuban dance to live percussion - the African Roots of the popular Salsa

Community Day with Performances, Markets, Food & Live Band

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