Now in its 26th year, the Mowanjum Festival on Friday 11th July 2025 will once again celebrate the vibrant living culture of the Ngarinyin, Woddordda and Wunambal peoples. The grounds of the Mowanjum Arts Centre in Derby will host dancing, singing and performers from throughout the region in the delivery of unique storytelling experiences through Junba (traditional song and dance) and puppetry performances. This year we will also be storytelling with a unique giant puppetry performance.
From 2pm visitors will have the opportunity to watch or participate in traditional practices such as damper making, spear throwing, ochre painting and boab nut carving. And as soon as the sun goes down the performers will take centre stage in the sharing of stories showcasing traditional body painting and totems.
A Kimberley experience not to be missed this dry season!
Friday 11th July 2025
2pm - 9pm
Tickets: Adults $45, Youth (10-17) & Concession $25, child (under 10) free
Location: Mowanjum Aboriginal Art and Culture Centre
Gibb River Road, MowanjuM, Derby WA 6275
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For more information https://mowanjumarts.com/festival
Mowanjum Art and Culture Centre gallery will be open to the public from 2 to 9pm on Friday, 11 July.
Mowanjum Festival t’shirts will also be available for purchase at the entry gate.
The 2025 Mowanjum Festival is generously supported by:
PRINCIPLE PARTNERS
Creative Australia: Festivals Australia | Tourism WA | Lotterywest
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
Shire of Derby, West Kimberley | Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation | Mt Gibson Iron | Pardoo Beef Company | Willinggin Aboriginal Corporation | KALACC | Mowanjum Art Centre
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