Tribal Fest in the West 2026

Tribal Fest in the West is a fabulously fun Global Caravan Tribal Belly Dance event in honour of the late beautiful Betsy Watkins💚🌿A time to gather the tribes from around Australia to converge on Fremantle (Western Australia) to celebrate all things music and dance. Highlights include the Friday evening Soiree and workshops facilitated by CG Teachers from across Australia.

We look forward to connecting with our beautiful Tribal dance community!

The event is open to women and men with an interest in Tribal belly dance, musicality, wellbeing and spirituality.

Download the Flyer TBA

Download the Program TBA

Download the Soiree Run Sheet TBA

Festival Timetable

Friday 2 October

6:00-9:30 pm                 Soiree Evening with performances by Festival attendees

Saturday 3 October

Main Room

9:00-9.30 am                  Welcome & Tribal Grooves

9:30-10:00am                 Opening Ceremony

10:00-11:30 am             W1 Dance with Nina: Hips Complicated - Snap & Pop

11:30-12:30 pm            W2 Dance with Richelle: Slow Burn

12:30-1:30pm                Lunch

1:30-3:00pm                  W3 Dance with Nina: Intertwine – Flow & Formations

3:00-4:00 pm                 W4 Dance with Aysha

4:00-5:00 pm                 W5 Wellbeing with Fame: Sound Healing & Meditation

 Activity Room

10:00-11:00 am             A1 Wellbeing with Rebecca: Purple Flame Alchemy

11:00-12:30 pm            A2 Arts with Fame: Creative Spirit Horse Energy Colour, Craft & Intuition

12:30-1:30pm                Lunch

1:30-3:30pm                  A3 Crafts with Maree: Play With Clay – candle holder and herb stripper

 Sunset Drinks - Bathers Beach House 5:30 pm, including Flash Mob

 Sunday 4 October

Main Room

9:00-9.45 am                   W6 Wellbeing with Marianne: Yoga & Stretch

10:00-11:30 am             W7 Dance with Nina: Green Goddess - Earthy Walks & Archetypes

11:30-12:30 pm            W8 Dance with Aysha

12:30-1:30 pm               Lunch

1:30-2:30 pm                 W9 Dance with Richelle: Rhythm Alchemy - dancing and zilling to live drums

2:30-3:00 pm                 Tribal Jam: Drum and Dance Circle

3:00-3:30 pm                 Closing Ceremony

 Activity Room

9:00-9:45 am                 A4 Wellbeing with Rebecca: AromaDance

10:00-12:00 pm            A5 Crafts with Dette: Felting

12:30-1:30pm                Lunch

1:30-2:00 pm                 A6 Wellbeing with Nina: Cuppa & Chat open forum

Evening Drinks at National Hotel Rooftop Bar at 4pm

Dinner at Ginos 5pm

Ticket Options:

Full Festival Pass (BEST VALUE!) to attend the whole weekend of workshops and activities (including the Soiree).

Day Passes are also available, as are tickets to the Soiree only.

Event Information and Ticket Terms and Conditions:

Parking is available - we recommend ParkAt Woolstores. The Fremantle train station is a walkable distance from the venue.

Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle and wear danceable clothing. Yoga mats may be needed for participating in some activities; it is advised to bring an apron for the craft activities. Most art and craft materials will be supplied or loaned. Participants are invited to bring their own gear for dance workshops, such as skirts and mantons, darbukas, zills and frame drums. More details on workshops will be in the Full Program.

The organisers of the event adhere to the Privacy Act and will not share your contact details, etc with any outside parties.

Refunds will not be granted unless under extenuating circumstances – applications for a refund can be made to tribalfestinthewest@gmail.com.

Participation in the event is at the risk of the participant. The venue, event organisers and workshop presenters will not be held liable for injuries or reactions sustained while participating. Participants are to use their own discretion; all activities are optional. If at any time during the event a participant should feel uncomfortable for any reason, they are encouraged to notify the event organisers immediately. Should there be any emergency, please follow directions of event organisers and venue staff.

Workshop and session presenters share their own information that is not necessarily the view of nor endorsed by the event organisers. All information supplied is for participants own consideration and reflection. Therapies or treatments presented are provided as general information only and should not be used as medical advice.

Photos and videos will be taken during the event by the organisers which may be later shared on social media or used in promotional material. Please let the organisers know if you do know wish to be captured in media. Please do not take videos or photos of the workshop presenters nor other participants without their consent.

The event organisers and the venue reserve the right to refuse or restrict entry or participation to anyone whose behaviour is deemed inappropriate or unsafe.