Malandarri Festival

Sarah Pagel · 21 February 2026

The Malandarri Festival is an annual community-led cultural event in Borroloola, Northern Territory, celebrating the traditional and contemporary arts and cultural practices of the Yanyuwa, Garrwa, Gurdanji, and Mara Indigenous clan groups. Formerly known as DanceSite, it features a dynamic program of traditional dance, song, and local bands, serving as a crucial cultural repository and fostering inter-generational learning.

What Malandarri Festival offers

RapFolkRockBluesReggaeCountryHip Hop No camping Free admission

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Where you'll be

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Borroloola Showground

Borroloola, Northern Territory, Australia

Local Currency: AUD

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An independent music & festival researcher with 10+ years in the global dance scene.

21 February 2026