NAIDOC Week returns from 6–13 July 2025, offering a national moment to reflect, honour and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. It’s a time to recognise the deep histories and ongoing contributions of First Nations people, and to actively listen, learn and participate.

This year’s theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, shifts our focus forward, celebrating the emerging voices leading the way — the artists, thinkers, activists and cultural custodians carrying generations of knowledge into the future. It also acknowledges the legacies they inherit: stories, traditions, and the strength of those who came before.

Across the country, NAIDOC Week will be marked by art, music, panels, marches, gatherings and ceremony — a living reminder of the vitality and diversity of First Nations cultures. Whether in a gallery, on the street, or around a fire, each space offers a chance to connect.

Below, a curated selection of events happening during NAIDOC Week 2025.

NSW

Kick off NAIDOC Week at Darling Harbour, with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony on Saturday, 5 July and Saturday, 12 July, followed by a themed fireworks display at 8.30 pm.

The National Indigenous Art Fair, Saturday, 5 and Sunday, 6 July: Experience the work of more than 50+ First Nations artists, designers and makers, housed at The Rocks. You can also expect live music, communal weaving circles, bush food tastings and dance performances.

Little Mobs Tent Saturday, 5 and Sunday, 6 July: This family-friendly station features free activities for children, including a shellwork workshop, gumnut jewellery-making, and dance workshops.

First Nations Workshops, Monday, 8 July to Friday, 18 July: Immerse yourself in dance, language, and craft, with free workships designed to help you connect with First Nations culture.

Dancing by the Water, Monday, 7 July, Wednesday, 9 July and Friday, 11 July: This interactive experience blends music, movement and storytelling, to showcase both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance styles. These free workshops are suitable for all ages and abilities.

Aboriginal Cultural Tours, daily Monday - Saturday: Led by a team of Aboriginal educators, these tours span across Barangaroo Reserve, and will offer insight into not only over 75,000 native Australian trees and shrubs, but also the cultural significance of the site.

The Barangaroo Public Art Tour : This is a self-guided tour through Barangaroo’s First Nations artworks, including Shellwall, Remembering, Barangaroo Ngangamaym, all located within walking distance of each other.

In celebration of NAIDOC week, South Eveleigh will host an immersive week long cultural program throughout the precinct, including live music, immersive experiences, family-friendly workshops, and lunchtime dance clubs. You can view the full program here.

Cricut has partnered with three Indigenous artists – Kyralee Shields, Leah Cummins, and Caitlin Trindall - to launch a collection of Indigenous art and NAIDOC Week inspired designs in Cricut Design Space. All proceeds from the sale of these designs will go towards supporting various local Indigenous charities nominated by the artists. You can shop the collection here.

VIC

Celebrate NAIDOC Week at NGV, with a range of free activities, including a family tour with Yorta Yorta/Wiradjuri artist and educator Tania Rossi on July 12, a sewing session for teens with Ngarrindjeri artist and educator Emma Stenhouse, and a collage workshop with artists Gracia Haby and Louise Jennison. More details are available here.

Commemorate NAIDOC Week at Malvern Town Hall on July 3 at 12pm, with a flag raising and Smoking Ceremony, followed by a heartfelt musical performance by Yuggera & Ugarapul/Le man, John Wayne Parsons.

Queen Victoria Women’s Centre (QVWC) and The Torch will present We Sit in Circle, an exhibition by  First Nations women artists who have lived experiences in incarceration. More information is available here.

To mark NAIDOC Week, the Eureka Centre in Ballarat presents Her Name is Nanny Nellie, a moving documentary by Ngarigo and Awabakal film director, Daniel King, as he traces the life and times of his great-grandomther, Nellie Bunjil Walker. Screening details are available here.

QLD

Enjoy a NAIDOC community day at Gold Coast Sports Precinct on 9 July, featuring cultural performances, food trucks, live music and more. Plan your visit here.

Honour First Nations culture and history by joining the Kalwun NADOC Week celebration march, at Queen Elizabeth Park in Coolangatta, on July 11 at 10am.

Take part in a Bush Tucker Cooking Class at Kooroomba Gully in Mount Alford on Saturday 12 July. Head to Scenic Rim Cooking Classes to book your spot.

The Brisbane NAIDOC Ball is back for another year, for a night of celebration, culture and connection. Secure your ticket for July 12, here.

Celebrate NAIDOC Week at Murris on Meanjin: an evening of live music from First Nations artists, hosted at the Botanic Gardens River Hub on Friday 11 July. More information is available here.

WA

WA Museum Boola Bardip's forecourt will play host to a NAIDOC Week Market on Wednesday 9 July, bringing together craft and retail stores, food vendors, Government departments and live performances. Plan your visit here.

Central Park is hosting the second edition of the Wangening Bardip (Healing Stories) Art Exhibition, showcasing the works of over 15 independent First Nations artists. Held from 4 - 11 July, you can find more information here.

The 2025 National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony will be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on Saturday 5 July 2025. The evening not only celebrates First Nations excellence, but also builds towards a better future. Tickets are available here.

Karrinyup Shopping Centre is spotlighting several WA-based First Nations creatives in a pop-up retail and art experience - featuring fashion, art, live music, and culture, from 6 - 13 July. The free activation will take place across the centre.

SA

The NAIDOC SA Gala Ball will take place at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Saturday 12 July, celebrating achievements of the past and the bright future ahead. Book your tickets here.

On Friday 11 July, The NAIDOC March will commence at Tarntanyangga (Victoria Square) from 10.30am for an 11.00am. The powerful congressional will acknowledge the powerful milestone: 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience.