The Barunga Festival is an annual celebration of remote Indigenous community life, culture, music, art, and sport, held in Barunga, Northern Territory, Australia. It showcases traditional and contemporary Indigenous music, dance, art, and cultural workshops, offering a unique opportunity to engage with Aboriginal culture and also holds historical significance as the home of the 1988 Barunga Statement.
What Barunga Festival offers
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Where you'll be
Barunga Community
Central Arnhem Rd, Barunga NT, AustraliaLocal Currency: AUD
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Past Editions
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28 August 2026
