Want to go one further this NAIDOC Week? Commit to reconciliation and celebrating First Nations Culture by getting out of the office and in on the festivities.
Here's how you can get involved:
National Indigenous Art Fair
5:30PM–8:30PM on Friday, 3 July
10AM–5PM on Saturday, 4 July
10AM–4PM on Sunday, 5 July
The National Indigenous Art Fair is returning for its seventh run, coming to The Cutaway in Barangaroo. This is your opportunity to browse creations from over 100 First Nations artists, including artwork, handmade jewellery, homewares, and food. Plus, there's a chance for you to channel your inner artist too, with interactive cooking demonstrations and workshops to join. Book your tickets here.
Welcome to Country & Smoking Ceremony, followed by a Fireworks Display
8PM & 8:30PM on Saturday, 4 July
Turn Saturday night into the most special after-dinner celebration, where First Nations elders will guide you through a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, followed by cultural dance performances at Cockle Bay Lawn. Then, get swept up in a spectacular fireworks show at 8:30PM, bursting colours from First Nations and Torres Strait Islander flags.
Maritime Museum Open Day
11AM–4PM on Sunday, 5 July
Join the Australian National Maritime Museum for a free open day celebrating NAIDOC Week. Included: live performances, live art demonstrations, weaving and media workshops, face painting, tours, and storytelling—all by celebrated First Nations artists. Book your tickets here.
Cultural Tours
10:30AM–12PM & 1PM–2:30PM from Monday–Saturday
Get your history on with Barangaroo Reserve's First Nations Cultural Tour. For 90 minutes, you'll learn all about the history of Sydney Harbour and the Eora Nation, Indigenous tools and weapons, native plants and shrubs that are used as weapons, medicine, and food, and stories about First Nations individuals. Tickets are free during NAIDOC.
Rrawa: Homeland
11AM–4PM until Saturday, 18 July
Brought to you by SABBIA, Rrawa: Homeland is a special exhibition showcasing artworks by First Nations artists across the Maningrida region, including fibre works, bark paintings, lorrkkon (hollow logs), and mimih sculptures. Head to the SABBIA gallery in Redfern and enjoy free entry.