NAIDOC Week in Canberra 2026: community event guide

National NAIDOC Week concluded in Canberra on Sunday 12 July after free community days, performances and guided tours across the city. The 2026 theme, 50 Years of Deadly, marked five decades of NAIDOC Week celebrating First Nations voices, cultures, achievements and community leadership.

NAIDOC in the North

NAIDOC in the North ran at Belco Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen, from 11am to 2pm on Saturday 11 July. The free program brought together First Nations artists, performers, community organisations and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations for a family-friendly day of art, performance and connection.

NAIDOC Community Day in Dickson

Poppyfield Commons at 75 Poppyfield Street, Dickson, hosted a free NAIDOC Community Day from 11am to 3pm on Saturday 11 July. The published program included market stalls, food, live music, family activities, First Nations trivia and a closing water ceremony.

First Nations Experiences of Democracy

The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House offered its First Nations Experiences of Democracy tour free at 2pm each day until Sunday 12 July. The guided tour explored how First Nations Australians have created political and social change.

Find current Canberra events

This guide is an archive of the 2026 program. For current listings, browse what's on in Canberra, things to do this weekend and the latest Canberra event guides. Always check the organiser page before leaving in case weather, capacity or program changes affect an event.

NAIDOC Week is First Nations led. Visitors can take part by listening, learning and following the guidance of event organisers and community hosts.