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This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

Cultural Director and senior Ngarrindjeri Elder Uncle Moogy Sumner
Tal-Kin-Jeri dance group
Dupang festival camp site
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Dupang Festival 2026

A three-day celebration of culture, Country and community on Ngarrindjeri Lands at the Coorong waterfront. Hosted by Uncle Moogy Sumner and the Tal-Kin-Jeri Dance Group, the festival brings together Aboriginal dancers, artists, weavers and knowledge keepers from across Australia to share their skills and stories.

Visitors can join cultural workshops in weaving, carving and dance, explore the First Nations marketplace, and take part in daily ceremonies, including a special sunset smoking ceremony and corroboree.

Evenings feature music, storytelling and dance under the stars, with camping available on Country. BYO camping equipment.

Check website for program updates, directions to the festival site and FAQs: HERE

 

Important Information:

  • 3 DAY FESTIVAL TICKET PRICES - This ticket includes camping on site (Friday and Saturday nights) - BYO camping equipment.
  • FRIDAY PASS TICKET PRICES - This ticket does not include camping on site.
  • SATURDAY PASS TICKET PRICES - This ticket does not include camping on site.

Presented by: Tal-Kin-Jeri Dance Group

Tal-Kin-Jeri Dance Group, led by respected Elder Major "Moogy" Sumner AM, is a celebrated Aboriginal performance troupe representing the Ngarrindjeri, Kaurna, and broader South Australian First Nations. Since the 1990s, Tal-Kin-Jeri has shared powerful stories of land, water, and culture through energetic dance, song, and ceremony, captivating audiences at festivals across Australia and internationally. Their performers blend traditional body paint, songlines, didgeridoo and contemporary choreography, connecting ancient practice with today’s world. Dedicated to cultural education, they inspire respect for Country and foster healing, reconciliation, and deeper understanding through participation and connection.
Community Events • Interactive
South Australia
 
First Nations Australian
 
Fringe Fund Recipient

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: G
Family friendly: Yes
Target audience: Junior Primary (5-7) | Primary (8-11) | Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17)
Smoke Effects

Please note

Bush camp - BYO gear and be weather smart.

Accessibility

 
High audio content
 
High visual content
 
Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage

Presenter

Presented by: Tal-Kin-Jeri Dance Group

Tal-Kin-Jeri Dance Group, led by respected Elder Major "Moogy" Sumner AM, is a celebrated Aboriginal performance troupe representing the Ngarrindjeri, Kaurna, and broader South Australian First Nations. Since the 1990s, Tal-Kin-Jeri has shared powerful stories of land, water, and culture through energetic dance, song, and ceremony, captivating audiences at festivals across Australia and internationally. Their performers blend traditional body paint, songlines, didgeridoo and contemporary choreography, connecting ancient practice with today’s world. Dedicated to cultural education, they inspire respect for Country and foster healing, reconciliation, and deeper understanding through participation and connection.