Yirrkala Yarrapay Music and Dance Festival 2026
About this festival
The Yarrapay Festival is an annual community event held in Yirrkala, Northeast Arnhem Land, celebrating the rich cultural heritage and artistic talents of the Yolŋu people. The festival showcases a vibrant mix of music, dance, art, and traditional practices, offering attendees an immersive experience into Yolŋu culture, featuring performances by local and national First Nations artists.
What Yirrkala Yarrapay Music and Dance Festival offers
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Where it was
Roy Marika Stage at Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre
138 Tuffin Rd, Yirrkala, NT 0880, Australia
Local Currency: AUD
The local currency is AUD.
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21 June 2026
