Quandamooka Festival feat. Emily Wurramara

Dunwich, North Stradbroke Island

The Quandamooka community proudly announces the public opening of the QUAMPI Arts & Culture Centre, coinciding with the highly anticipated Quandamooka Festival 2025. This event will mark a new chapter for First Nations cultural expression and community-led creativity.

The annual Quandamooka Festival returns in 2025 with a wide variety of events including Kunjiel (corroboree, Traditional dance), music, markets, workshops, weaving, arts and cultural talks, and First Nations dancers and performances.

Accessible by a short 10-minute walk from the Dunwich (Sealink) ferry terminal, QUAMPI and the Quandamooka Festival invites day-trippers from Brisbane and beyond to experience Quandamooka hospitality and heritage. Overlooking the tranquil vistas of Deanbilla Bay, on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island).

An incredible roster of performers awaits, headlined by NIMA Artist Of The Year award-winner Emily Wurramara, along with Roger Knox, Fred Leone, Joe Geia, Jungaji, rising local band Birren, Quandamooka artist Sachem and much more hosted by comedian Sean Choolburra. Tickets are free but will be limited – registration is mandatory.

Emily Wurramara, Birren, Fred Leone, Sachem, Roger Knox, Joe Geia, Jungaji
Georgia Corowa, Nix Gross and MC Sean Choolburra.

Yulu Burri Ba dancers, Nunukul Yuggera dancers, Goodjinburra dancers, Butchulla dancers
Gubbi Gubbi dancers, Wagga Torres Strait Islander Dance Company.

Markets, Workshops, Kids zone, Weaving, Comedy, Gallery tours, Food & more.

Address: 14-16 Ballow Road, Dunwich, North Stradbroke Island