AFREKETE 2025
EVENTS PROGRAM
23rd - 25th MAY 2025
Our main event starts on Magnetic island for Friday's Welcome Ceremony 3pm, Masterclass workshops & Welcome Party. Then our White Havana Nights event with Live Cuban Band Saturday night, and all weekend with dance and drumming workshops, culminating with our Community Day Sunday with cultural performances, markets, food & live music.
Journey through the history and roots of Cuban Culture, Dance and Music in the tropics of North Queensland!
We are extra excited to bring back our Afrekete Island Edition in 2025, with some extra instalments the week leading up to the main weekend event.
The main events plus main accommodation will take place at Amaroo on Mandalay in Nelly Bay.
Full Weekend Event Passes PLUS Day Passes, Party-only Passes, Workshop Taster Passes available NOW!
If Accommodation all sold out at Amaroo and you need help securing alternative accommodation please email us on afreketeaustralia@gmail.com or check out Best of Magnetic for some fantastic options for all budgets.
Amaroo contact details :
T: +61 7 4778 5200
E: frontdesk@amarooonmandalay.com.au
GENERAL EVENT PROGRAM (subject to change)
For Detailed Timetable Click HERE
TUESDAY 20th MAY
6.30-8pm Son Musicality – Dance to Live Percussion
The Active Centre Magnetic Island
$20 (FREE for Full Event Ticket holders)
WEDNESDAY 21st MAY
5.30-7pm Afro-Cuban Culture Conference – FREE – Magnetic Island Brewery
THURSDAY 22nd MAY
9am-1pm Free time to explore Maggie
8pm Afro-Cuban Rumba dance to Live percussion – $20 (FREE for Full Event Ticket holders)
9pm-10pm Social dance at Amaroo
*Note NO LATIN EVENT at Heritage Exchange Townsville due to private function!
FRIDAY 23rd MAY
9am-1pm Free time to explore Maggie
1pm Registrations Open
3pm Official Opening Ceremony at Nelly Bay Esplanade – ALL Welcome
4.30-6.30pm Workshops (Timetable here) – Masterclass For Full Event Ticket Holders only
7.30pm Welcome to Cuba Island Vibe Party with Intro by all artists
(Cuban Dinner available to purchase from 6.30pm)
SATURDAY 24th MAY
9.30am Registrations Open
9.30am-5pm Workshops (Timetable here)
7.30pm WHITE Havana Night Party with Live Cuban Band Kekoson & the Cuban Sound
(Cuban Dinner available to purchase from 6.30pm)
SUNDAY 25th MAY
9.30am Registrations Open
9.30am-3.30pm Workshops (Timetable here)
3.30pm-7pm Community Rhythm & Roots Showcase
(Drumming sessions, Dance Performances, Market Stalls, Cuban Band plus Cuban Food available to purchase)
7.15pm Closing Ceremony
Full Weekend
