National NAIDOC Week is almost here and the celebrations have already begun!
Throughout the first week of July each year (this year NAIDOC Week is happening from July 7 to July 14), an array of events, activities, and celebrations are held in various cities across Australia.
From talks, festivals, movie screenings, hands-on activities, discos, and concerts, there is no shortage of ways to celebrate your local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
The events occur mostly throughout the designated week, however, some events will begin before the week starts and remain available for many days following.
Below we have gathered a list of the best NAIDOC Week events happening in 2024… There really is something for everyone!
What is NAIDOC Week and why is it celebrated?
NAIDOC Week is an annual event that takes place every July and celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is celebrated to give all Australians the opportunity to learn about First Nations cultures and histories. It gives everyone the opportunity to participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth and offers you the ability to support your local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
What do the letters for NAIDOC Week stand for?
NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. According to the NAIDOC website, “Its origins can be traced to the emergence of Aboriginal groups in the 1920s ′s which sought to increase awareness in the wider community of the status and treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.”
You can learn about its full history here.
Keep scrolling for a state-by-state breakdown of the NAIDOC Week events happening in 2024…
NAIDOC Week 2024 Events
New South Wales NAIDOC Week Events 2024
- NAIDOC Day Campsie – Anzac Square on July 3. Free entry.
- Solid Ground NAIDOC Exhibition – Carriageworks from July 3 to July 14. Free entry.
- NAIDOC Family Day – Bankstown City Garden on July 6. Free entry.
- ‘Longstanding’: an art exhibition featuring 13 Bundjalung artists – Lone Goat Gallery, Byron Bay, from July 6 to August 17. Free entry.
- Celebrate NAIDOC Week in Darling Harbour – Darling Harbour from July 6 to July 13. Free entry.
- Colours of Country with Virginia Keft – Powerhouse Castle Hill, on July 7. $10 tickets.
- Celebrating with Continuous Fire – Wood Chop Arena, Nowra Showground, from July 7 to July 14. Free entry.
- Yarns & Storytelling Around The Fire – Barangroo Reserve from July 7 to July 13. Free entry.
- NAIDOC Flag Raising Ceremony – Town Green, Port Macquarie, on July 8. Free.
- NAIDOC March and Flag Raising – Morgan/Baylis Street intersection, Wagga Wagga, on July 8. Free.
- NAIDOC ON THE BLOCK – The Block, Redfern, on July 8. Free entry.
- CCS’ NAIDOC Day Event – The CCS’ Hub, Dubbo, on July 9. Free entry.
- Fairfield’s NAIDOC Family Fun Day – Fairfield Showground on July 9. Free entry.
- Shoalhaven NAIDOC Family Fun Day – Nowra Showground on July 10. Free entry.
- NAIDOC Family Fun Day – Marrickville PCYC on July 10. Free entry.
- Conservatorium of Music NAIDOC Concert – Sydney Conservatorium of Music on July 10. Free entry.
- EORA NAIDOC: Inner City NAIDOC Family Fun Day – Carriageworks on July 11. Free entry.
- NAIDOC Movie Night – Bankstown Art Centre on July 13. Free entry.
- NAIDOC Disco – The First Nations Cultural Hub Bankstown Senior Citizens Centre on July 19. Free entry.
Victoria NAIDOC Week Events 2024
- South East NOW 2024 – East Gippsland Art Gallery from July 21 to July 27. Free entry.
- Pijirrdi Warlalja: Strong Families – Flinders Lane Gallery from June 25 to July 13. Free entry.
- Thursday Pictures: WE ARE STILL HERE – Killara Centre on July 4. $10 entry.
- Film screening: Luku Ngarra–The Law of The Land – Kyneton Mechanics Institute on July 5. Free entry.
- No Lights No Lycra Castlemaine: NAIDOC Celebration Setlist – West End Hall on July 5. $10 tickets.
- Walk on Country with Yidaki-led Meditation – The Briars, Mount Martha, on July 7. Tickets start at $36.50.
- NAIDOC @ Leura Reserve – Lower Shelter Mount Leura Reserve on July 7. Free entry.
- First Nations Art Exhibition – Artspace Wonthaggi on July 7. Free entry.
- Film screening: The Last Daughter – Kyneton Mechanics Institute on July 7. Free entry.
- Sweet Country movie screening – Palace Cinema, Brighton, on July 8. Free entry.
- Contemporary Indigenous Dance – Cranbourne Library on July 9. Free entry.
- Benalla NAIDOC Week Celebration – Lakeside Community Centre on July 9. Free entry.
- Make a Mini Bunjil – Birrarung Building, Fed Square, on July 9. Free entry, must book.
- FW NAIDOC Week Breakfast Event – Sofitel Melbourne on Collins on July 10. Tickets: $175 per person.
- Penrith NAIDOC Event – Jamison Park Netball Courts on July 12. Free entry.
- KHT NAIDOC Market – Fed Square from July 12 to July 13. Free entry.
- NAIDOC Week Celebration 2024 – The Ian Potter Centre, NGV Australia, on July 13. Free entry.
Queensland NAIDOC Week Events 2024
- Ipswich NAIDOC Family and Cultural Celebration – Ipswich Turf Club on July 4. Free entry.
- Mindle Bygul Aboriginal Corporation NAIDOC Family Fun Day 2024 – APEX Park on July 6. Free entry.
- Kambu Health Inaugural NAIDOC Gala Ball 2024 – Queensland Museum Rail Workshops on July 6. $200 per ticket.
- Redlands Coast NAIDOC Cultural Celebration 2024 – Raby Bay Harbour Park on July 7. Free entry.
- Gympie NAIDOC Week Flag Raising Event – Nelson Reserve, Gympie, on July 9. Free.
- Mookai Rosie NAIDOC Family Day – Ravizza Park, Ravizza Drive Edmonton, on July 9. Free entry.
- QTIC NAIDOC Corporate Breakfast – Brisbane City Hall on July 10. Tickets: $125 per person.
- Traditional Twining Weaving Workshop – Queensland Museum Cobb+Co on July 12. Tickets: $95 per person.
South Australia NAIDOC Week Events 2024
- ‘Kapi Wala’ Exhibition – The Gallery at St Peters from June 21 to July 27. Free entry.
- Streaky Bay NAIDOC Family Day – Streaky Bay Supper Room and Hall on July 4. Free entry.
- NAIDOC Celebration in Victor Harbor – Warland Reserve on July 4. Free entry.
- Ratalang NAIDOC Celebration (Port Elliot) – Ratalang Conservation Reserve on July 7. Free entry.
- Storytime at the South Australian Museum – South Australian Museum from July 7 to July 14. Free entry.
- NAIDOC Art & Storytelling Workshop – Headspace Mount Barker on July 10. Free entry.
- Australia’s Native Supermarket – Beltana cafe, Urrbrae, on July 11. Free entry.
- NAIDOC Week – Nancy Bates & LENI – Prospect Town Hall on July 12. Tickets: $20 per person.
- Yaktunga Indigenous Film Festival – Wallis Cinema, Mt Barker, on July 14. Free entry.
Western Australia NAIDOC Week Events 2024
- Whales Seals and Wirlomin Stories – Albany Town Hall from July 7 to July 13. Free entry.
- Australian Army Museum of Western Australia – Army Museum from July 3 to July 14. Tickets: Adult, $15 and Child, $10.
- Brothers Wreck – Subiaco Arts Centre from July 5 to July 20. Tickets start at $30.
- A Yarn with Ernie Dingo – St Stephen’s School Theatre, Duncraig, on July 6. Tickets: Adult, $18, and Concession, $14.
- Exhibition of NAIDOC Posters – Museum of the Great Southern from July 7 to July 14. Free entry.
- NAIDOC Week Art Exhibition featuring Jorna Newberry and selected artists – Linton & Kay Galleries, Subiaco, from July 8 to July 14. Free entry.
- Boodjar Kaatijin – Shenton Park Community Centre, WA Maritime Museum, Fremantle, Beechboro Public Library, Midland Library, and Vincent Community Centre, from July 8 to July 13. Free entry.
- The New Boy – HOYTS Cinema, Lakeside Joondalup, on July 8. Free entry, must book.
- Karla (fire) scratch art activity – DFES Education & Heritage Centre from July 9 to July 11. Free.
- Warrawong NAIDOC Family Fun Day – Darcy Wentworth Park on July 7. Free entry.
- NAIDOC Play in the Park – Albany Town Square on July 9. Free entry.
- The Song Keepers – Hoyts Lakeside Joondalup on July 9. Free entry, must book.
- Beechboro NAIDOC Celebration – Meerilinga / Ottawa Park on July 9. Free entry.
- Indigenous Design Shrinkies – Albany Public Library on July 9. Free entry.
- GALUP VR (Virtual Reality) Experience – The Boulevard Centre, Floreat, from July 9 to July 10. Free entry.
- 2024 NAIDOC Ball – Albany Entertainment Centre on July 20. Tickets: $60 per person.
Australian Capital Territory NAIDOC Week Events 2024
- Spotlight Conversations: Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse performing live in Noongar language – National Museum of Australia on July 4. Tickets from $20.
- NAIDOC Week drop-in workshop: Bush Animal Weaving with Ronnie Jordan – Canberra Museum and Gallery on July 7. Free entry.
- First Nations Experiences of Democracy Tour – Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House from July 7 to July 14. Free entry.
- Jim Moginie in conversation with Catherine McGregor AM – National Archives of Australia National Office on July 7. Tickets start at $15.
- Canberra community NAIDOC event – Mpowerdome, Fadden, on July 9. Free entry.
- NAIDOC in the North – Belconnen Arts Centre on July 13. Free entry.
- Mel Brown in conversation with Dianne Collins – National Archives of Australia National Office on July 13. Tickets start at $5.
Northern Territory NAIDOC Week Events 2024
- 2024 Deadly Cup Carnival – TRL Stadium, Marrara Sporting Complex on July 7. Free entry.
For a complete list of all the NAIDOC Week events happening across the country, click here.
