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

Aus Dancehall Fest 2026

Fri 16 Oct
Arrival Welcome Party & Fashion Runway
6-10pm
Rosie Campbell’s, Surry Hills
Free Entry

Sat 17 Oct
Aus Dancehall Dance Competition (ADDC), Battles & Afterparty
5pm-late
Red Rattler, Marrickville
Ticketed Entry – see below

Sun 18 Oct
Dance Workshop with Kimiko Versatile
*UPDATED TIME*
Registration 10:30am
Workshop 11:00am-12:30pm
Village Nation Studios, Alexandria
Ticketed Entry – see below
 
DJ Clash and Farewell Party
4-8pm
The Lord Gladstone Hotel, Chippendale 
Ticketed Entry – see below

Competitor info:
To enter the ADDC comp, battle or DJ Clash:
1. Please purchase your relevant ticket
2. Submit registration form

Competitor Entry:
Early Bird Pass (including one category of either DHQ, Solo, Group, Battle or DJ Clash) – Early Bird: $125, Standard: $135
Individual or Additional Category Entry: (To enter 2 or more categories) – Price: $25

Early bird registrations close Saturday, 19th September 2026.

Fundraiser Events:
Join us for pre-Aus Dancehall Fest vibes!
Entry by donation 

Sun 13 Sept
Bashment 2nd year Anniversary
6-10pm
Rosie Campbells, Surry Hills

Wed 16 Sept
SDC Workshops 6-8pm
Gadigal Jamz 8pm to late
Dancers Lane ICC

Tues 6 Oct
Fashion & Wine Workshop
7:30-8:30pm
Alma Studios, Surry Hills

ADF T-Shirt Order:
Orders closed Thursday 1 October.