Celebrate First Nations dance, art and culture at NAFA. Showcasing 60,000 years of stories, traditions and creativity, NAFA honours and supports events led by and for First Nations people.
Saturday 27 September
5:30am – 6:30am
Kissing Point, Jezzine Barracks/ Garabarra
FREE EVENT, NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED.
Free dance workshops by Big Eye Theatre – No registrations required.
Friday 10 October
10am – 11am at Dancenorth (188-210 Stanley St)
11:30am – 12:30pm at Dancenorth (188-210 Stanley St)
1pm -2pm at Dancenorth (188-210 Stanley St)
Saturday 11 October
10am – 11am at Aunty Ros’ Hut (Jezzine Barracks/ Garabarra)
11:30am – 12:30pm at Aunty Ros’ Hut (Jezzine Barracks/ Garabarra)
1pm -2pm at Aunty Ros’ Hut (Jezzine Barracks/ Garabarra)
“It’s all about the Dance”.
An opportunity to meet and greet the performers of Corroboree 2025. Participate in workshops with them ahead of their performances at Gathering Ground.
Visit the event listing for more info on the dance workshops.
Workshops at Gathering Ground – No registrations required.
Sit and yarn with local artists while creating art pieces, jewellery and hearing stories from local First Nations peoples.
Saturday 11 October:
4:30pm – 5:30pm at Gathering Ground (Jezzine Barracks/ Garabarra)
– Art
– Storytelling
– Beading – Dot Art Jewellery
Sunday 12 October:
4:30pm – 5:30pm at Gathering Ground (Jezzine Barracks/ Garabarra)
– Yarning Circle
– Torres Strait weaving
– Beading
Saturday 11 October and Sunday 12 October
4:30pm – 7:30pm
Jezzine Barracks/ Garabarra
A vibrant celebration of First Nations culture uniting Indigenous dance groups and musicians from across Queensland.
Suitable for all ages.
FREE EVENT, NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED.
Saturday 11 October and Sunday 12 October
7:30pm – 9:15pm
Jezzine Barracks/ Garabarra
A rock ‘n’ roll gig theatre extravaganza celebrating the phenomenal journey and impact of Sammy Tjapanangka Butcher, founding member of Australian music icons Warumpi Band. Stomp your feet, clap your hands, sing along, and get swept away by this big-hearted story from the bush.
Performed in English, Luritja and Gumatj (Yolngu Matha).
Suitable for all ages.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander attendees are advised that this performance contains images, names and representations of people who have passed away.
FREE EVENT, NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED.