The Sydney Dancehall Community and Aus Dancehall Dance Community are excited to bring local, interstate and international dancehall communities together for a weekend of dance, culture and vibes on Gadigal Country.

The stack weekend has plenty of events to connect and celebrate being together.

DAY 1 kicks off with a welcome party at Rosie Campbell’s in Surry Hills, with a Fashion & Wine runway hosted by Pinoy Dancehall Australia and features guests from the many eras and generations of Aus Dancehall.

DAY 2 is the competition dance day with the inaugural Aus Dancehall Dance Competition, a 7-to-Smoke battle to dancehall music (open to all styles) and the afterparty of all after parties hosted at The Red Rattler, Marrickville. The competition prize pool includes cash prizes sponsored by entertainment company, Jamaica Dance & Culture Entertainment, international dancehall event, Queen of the Mecca, artist Robin Clare, dance institution, Jungle City Projects, Gyal Time more!

DAY 3 begins with dance workshops from guest Jamaican dancehall artists sharing their movement, culture and knowledge, made possible thanks to Powered by Maza and Nfuze Events, followed by a DJ Clash and wrap-up party at The Lord Gladstone. How good!

Get your full weekend pass today. Early bird tickets are available now!

Official merch is also available thanks to Reggae Rockers and Made by J9.

Aus Dancehall Fest 2026
16-18 October
Gadigal/Sydney

Shout out to our collaborators and supporters
Sydney Dancehall Community
Aus Dancehall Dance Community
KissFM
Robin Clare
Pinoy Dancehall Au
Jamaica Dance & Culture Entertainment
Jungle City Projects
Vybe Nation WA
Powered by Maza
Nfuze Events
Red Rattler Sydney
Rosie Campbell’s
The Lord Gladstone
Queen of the Mecca Jamaica
Made by J9
Reggae Rockers