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NAIDOC Week 2026

When5 July–12 July 2026
WhereEvents across Australia
RegionAcross Australia
Price / accessMany community events are free; individual organisers set access and booking rules.

The shape of it

About

NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through locally organised events across Australia. The national week is confirmed; each local programme needs its own venue check.

Highlights

  • A national week with locally led programmes
  • The 2026 theme marks 50 years of NAIDOC Week
  • Museums, councils and community groups publish separate event details

Plan it well

  1. Use the official local-events directory rather than assuming every city runs the same programme.
  2. Follow cultural protocols and organiser photography guidance.
  3. Book any capacity-limited workshops through the named local host.

Sources

Another state, another date

Keep the calendar open

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Darwin Festival 2026

Festival Park and venues across Darwin

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