Cape York's Iconic Laura Quinkan Dance Festival Postponed to 2026
2025-02-02
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The highly-anticipated Laura Quinkan Dance Festival, a cornerstone of Australia's Indigenous cultural landscape, has been postponed until 2026 due to unforeseen costs and organisational delays. This biennial event, which draws thousands of attendees to Cape York, is a celebration of traditional dance and music, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the region. With its postponement, fans of Indigenous festivals and cultural events will have to wait a little longer to experience the vibrant colours and rhythms of the Laura Quinkan Dance Festival, a truly unique Australian cultural experience, featuring traditional Indigenous dance and music performances.
