Adelaide Film Festival
Bukal Bukal and campfire yarns at Yitpi Yartapuultiku
2026

Bukal Bukal and campfire yarns at Yitpi Yartapuultiku

Bukal Bukal and campfire yarns at Yitpi Yartapuultiku is a free all ages event on the banks of the Port River. Bring your picnic blanket or camp chair and enjoy the world premiere of Bukal Bukal (screening at 7:30PM) and guests in conversation beside the fire. 

Runtime

240 Minutes

Classification

All Ages

Come and join special guests from KUMARANGK: Sacred Women's Business, Yumburra and Bukal Bukal at Yitpi Yartapuultiku on the banks of the Port River for a very special gathering and an unforgettable evening around the fire. Enjoy the world premiere of Bukal Bukal, the extraordinary story of Auntie Henrietta Fourmile Marrie AM. Join guests in conversation beside the fire, discussing portrayals of Aboriginal stories and histories in contemporary cinema and an opportunity for all to listen and learn. 

Free entry, registration below.

 
logo

Film Credits

Program Strand

Free Events

Event Update – Saturday 24 October

Due to forecast wet weather, the outdoor Campfire Yarns activities will no longer proceed.

The World Premiere of Bukal Bukal and Artist Talks will still go ahead, moving indoors at Yitpi Yartapuultiku. Food trucks will be serving from 6pm, and the art gallery will also be open for visitors to explore.

We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of First Nations storytelling and cinema.

Updated Event Details

When: Saturday 24 October, from 6 pm

Where: Yitpi Yartapuultiku, 1300 Old Port Road, Port Adelaide

6:00 pm – Food trucks and art gallery open

7:30 pm – Artist Talks

7:50 pm (approx.) – Bukal Bukal World Premiere (indoor screening)

Free entry, register below.

What is the wet weather plan?

Due to forecast wet weather, the outdoor Campfire Yarns activities have been cancelled. The Artist Talks and Bukal Bukal World Premiere will proceed indoors at Yitpi Yartapuultiku.

What should I bring?

Please dress appropriately for the weather, particularly if visiting the food trucks or travelling to the venue.

Will food and drinks be available?

Yes! Brasco's Pizza and Miss Sippy will be serving food and drinks from 6 pm. The art gallery will also be open for visitors to explore before the screening.

Can I bring my own chair or picnic blanket?

The screening will now take place indoors, so camping chairs and picnic blankets are no longer required.

Can I purchase or bring my own alcohol?

Alcohol is not permitted, this is a dry event.

Is public transport available?

Public transport options are available nearby with the Port Adelaide and Ethelton train stations both a 750m (10 min) walk away, and buses operating along Bower Rd.

Where is Yitpi Yartapuultiku, and is there parking? 

There is plenty of onsite parking, and overflow parking at the rowing club across the road or Port Plaza shopping centre if needed. You can find the map here.

Is the event accessible? 

All areas of the event are on flat ground. Unfortunately, this screening won't be captioned or have hearing augmentation. If you have any specific accessibility questions, please contact the Adelaide Film Festival box office or Yitpi Yartapuultiku. 

Purchase Tickets