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Welcome to Gothla AU, Australia's first and only multi-day festival dedicated to the dark side of dance. Sister festival to Gothla US and Gothla UK, the UK's biggest, best, and longest running bellydance festival, now in its 17th year, and with offshoots in France, Venezuela, Italy, Spain, Germany, Argentina, Florida and Brazil! Celebrating gothic, metal, theatrical and dark dance styles, a home for the offbeat and left of centre. Offering workshops from some of the best belly and burlesque dancers across Australia and internationally, a showcase performance night, and an Open Stage/afterparty.

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And that's a wrap for 2025!

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Thank you so much to our performers, audience, venue staff, and workshop attendees. Keep an eye on our socials for 2026 updates!

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