Afrekete Afro-Cuban Dance, Music & Culture Festival

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