Across the country, in every state and territory, hundreds of events are being held to celebrate NAIDOC Week.
One of the best ways you can get involved in NAIDOC Week and engage with your local Aboriginal community is to commit to attending one of these events, joining together with hundreds of others as we celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Below are a list of NAIDOC Week events in every capital city. This is not an exhaustive list, and there are many events happening in other cities, and regional and rural areas, so please take time to find out what events are happening in your local area (tip: Search NAIDOC Week events on the NAIDOC website here, and Facebook is a good place to find NAIDOC Events). We will be updating this webpage in the lead up to NAIDOC Week, 2-9 July.
Sydney / Warrane, NSW
NAIDOC in the City
Saturday 8th July, 11am - 3pm
Hyde Park
NAIDOC in the City is a free celebration of the world’s longest living cultures – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Take a stroll through Hyde Park north to discover food, song, art, dance and stories in the heart of the city.
NAIDOC Week 2023
Wednesday 5th July, 10am - 2pm
Doonside Cottage
Celebrate NAIDOC week 2023. BACC, Ngroo and Blacktown City Council, celebrate with the community at Doonside cottage with a wide range of cultural activities, entertainment and food.
NAIDOC at NCIE Community Day
Monday 3rd July, 10am - 12:30pm
National Centre of Indigenous Excellence, Redfern
NAIDOC at NCIE celebrates our Elders with a public event catering to 2,000+ Community members. Our doors open at 10. There will be a Welcome to Country and Smoking ceremony at 11 followed by live music on our stage, DJs, Koori Radio Outside Broadcast, Tribal Warrior art and dance workshops, inflatable obstacle courses, Elders lunch, Oz tag & 3x3 basketball, food trucks and a sausage sizzle.
Brisbane / Meanjin, QLD
Musgrave Park Family Fun Day
Friday 7th July
Musgrave Park, South Brisbane
Musgrave Park Family Fun Day delivers family friendly festival of live entertainment and activities that showcase aspects of First Nations People, culture and heritage; through performing arts, education, traditional foods, arts and crafts, to contemporary aspects promoted by Indigenous Entrepreneurs.
NAIDOC Wild Foods & Cultural Festival - Spirits of the Red Sand
Sunday 2nd July
Oxley Creek Common
Featuring a talented lineup of singers, cultural performers, artist stalls and bush tucker tastings, the fourth annual 'Wild Foods & Cultural Festival' has moved from Beenleigh to Sherwood Road, Rocklea (next to the Rocklea Markets) this NAIDOC Week.
Mindle Bygul Aboriginal Corporation NAIDOC Day
Saturday 22nd July
Apex Park, Deception Bay (Gubbi Gubbi Country)
Welcome to Country, Elders tent, Uncle Roger Knox, Gibbah Gunyah Dancers, side show alley! and loads of free activities
Melbourne / Naarm, VIC
Vic NAIDOC 2023 Annual Flag Raising Ceremony
Monday 3rd July
The annual Flag Raising Ceremony officially marks the beginning of NAIDOC Week in Victoria. The event honours continued connection to culture, country, and language of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with a Smoking Ceremony, Welcome to Country and a moment of silence for our people who have gone before us.
For more details visit the Vic NAIDOC website
Vic NAIDOC 2023 March
Friday 7th July, 10am
Join us at the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) from 10:00 am. Make your banner for the march, get the kids face painted, and enjoy the entertainment! Vic NAIDOC merchandise will be available to purchase. The march leaves from VAHS on Nicholson Street, Fitzroy at 12:00 pm. We welcome all people, councils, organisations, and businesses to come and march with us. We will march past, Fig Tree on top of Gertrude Street, Pastor Sir Doug and Lady Nicholls statue, Parliament House, corner of Bourke & Swanston, corner of Flinders & Swanston Street
For more details visit the Vic NAIDOC website
Sunbury Aboriginal Corporation NAIDOC
Sunday 2nd July, 3pm-5pm
Community Event with Welcome to Country, Musical Performance by Scott Darlow, Kids Activities, Koorie Market Stalls and Afternoon Tea
Dandenong Flag Raising ceremony
Monday 3rd July, 10am
62 Stud Road Dandenong
Canberra, ACT
Canberra Community NAIDOC Week event
Tuesday 4th July, 10:30am - 2pm
Woden Town Square and Woden Library
A free community event that will give people an opportunity to witness and experience the gifts and traditions of our First Nations brothers and sisters. We will have Tahalianna Soward, Uncle Johnny Huckle, Alinta Barlow and members of the Brumbies Rugby team.
Adelaide / Tarndanya, SA
NAIDOC March and Family Fun Day
7th July, 11am - 3:30pm
Join us at Tarntanyangga (Victoria Square) as we march to Parliament House. The NAIDOC March will leave Tarntanyangga (Victoria Square). Celebrations will follow at the family fun day at Tarntanyangga (Victoria Square) with over 40 stall holders from Government and Non-Government organisations, Men’s Zone, Women’s Zone, Elders Zone, Be Active Zone, Small Business Zone and Children’s Zone, Food and free concert.
Perth / Boorloo, WA
2023 NAIDOC Week Perth Opening Ceremony
Sunday 2nd July, 1pm – 5pm
Wellington Square
The event will feature continuous performances by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and performers. There will be community stalls, children’s activities, traditional food and Elder’s Marquee.
Mookaroo Festival
Friday, 7th July, 10am-2pm
True North, Merriwa
Free community event showcasing Indigenous performers, stall holders and community services. Free entertainment, food and kids activities.
Mirrabooka NAIDOC Cultural Celebration 2023
Thursday 6th July, 10am – 4:30pm
38 Ashbury Crescent, Mirrabooka
Join the Mirrabooka NAIDOC Committee and our Elders in celebrating NAIDOC Week. Featuring a packed program of ceremony, entertainment, activities and some free tucker, there will be something for all ages to enjoy. We would love to see you there!
Darwin / Gulumerrdgen, NT
Woolworths NAIDOC Gala Ball and Awards Ceremony
Saturday 8th July, 6pm - 11pm
Darwin Convention Centre
Hobart / nipaluna, TAS
Flag Raising
Monday 3rd July, 11am
piyura kitina/Risdon Cove
Cultural Day and Activities
Tuesday 4th July, 12:30pm
piyura kitina/Risdon Cove
For more information about NAIDOC Week events across Lutruwita / Tasmania go to the Tasmania Aboriginal Centre website
Newcastle / Awabakal Country, NSW
NAIDOC Week 2023: ‘For our Elders’ Prayer Service
Sunday 2nd July, 1pm - 4:30pm
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton
You are invited to join us at our 2023 NAIDOC Week Prayer Service, held in collaboration with local Aboriginal and faith communities. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from local Elders, including Canon Aunty Dianne Langham who will lead us through a special reflection.
Awabakal Newcastle NAIDOC
Monday 3rd July
Flag raising at Civic Park, 9am
March from Civic Park to Newcastle Foreshore
With country legend Uncle Roger Knox
Central Coast / Darkinjung Country, NSW
NAIDOC Event @ Mingaletta
Friday 7th July, 10am - 3pm
Mingaletta Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation
6 Sydney Avenue, Umina
Mingaletta is excited to announce we will be hosting a NAIDOC Event July 7, 2023 @ 10am. Enjoy celebrating and sharing our culture through a traditional Welcome and Smoking Ceremony followed by a free bbq, live music, traditional weaving, face painting, jumping castle and much more.
Tennant Creek / Jurnkkurakurr, NT
Tennant Creek NAIDOC March
Monday, 3rd July, 9am - 10am
Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre