Barunga Festival 2026

Festival in Australia

Jun 5, 2026 Jun 8, 2026

Sarah Pagel · 9 June 2026

About this festival

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

Camping available

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Where it was

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Barunga Community

Central Arnhem Rd, Barunga NT, Australia

Local Currency: AUD

The local currency is AUD.

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

9 June 2026