Beginning 30 years ago, this bi-annual event has become one of the largest gatherings of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia, and the most varied display of Indigenous culture in the world.
Share in the celebration of the world’s oldest living culture.
500 artists, 20 Cape York Communities and guests, 5,000 visitors, 40,000 years in the making…all in 3 days

What makes this event unique is that over 20 Communities travel to Laura to dance and share culture with one another and with audiences. The program is not fully set until approx a fortnight from the opening date, however, generally from 10am on Friday, Saturday and Sunday the Communities of Cape York and invited guests perform traditional dance throughout the day and into the night. In addition, there are cultural workshops and children’s games and entertainment, displays and art for exhibition and sale. The Cape York Art Award is widely regarded as the most prestigious Aboriginal Art Award in Queensland. You can view and purchase art from the most talented artists within the Cape and invited guests.