Celebrate NAIDOC Week
Join us in Darling Harbour as we celebrate NAIDOC Week 2026, a national event that honours the history, culture, achievements, and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Held across Australia during the first week of July each year, NAIDOC Week provides an opportunity for all Australians and visitors to learn about First Nations histories, cultures, and communities, while recognising the world's oldest continuous living cultures.
This year's theme, "50 Years of Deadly," marks a significant milestone in the history of the NAIDOC movement. The theme celebrates five decades of recognising and elevating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, achievements, and cultural pride.
"50 Years of Deadly" acknowledges the strength, resilience, leadership, and enduring cultural heritage of First Nations peoples, while reflecting on the progress of the NAIDOC movement and its continuing impact across Australia.
The Canopy
Learn about the Wangal and Gadigal clans who have cared for the land that Darling Harbour is built upon, through the eyes of Aboriginal Artist, Jacob Nash at the site of his work, Canopy.
Portrait of Jenny Munro
Jenny Munro is an Australian legend. As a Wiradjuri Elder, she’s been at the forefront of activism for the rights of Aboriginal Australians for several decades now. Next time you’re wandering around Darling Square keep an eye out for her. You just might spot a gorgeously rendered 10 story high mural of her face painted on the side of the Novotel building.
Cockle Bay's First Nations Heritage
Discover the history of Cockle Bay, once a bountiful treasure trove for the Gadigal people, and how it weaves into the modern-day Darling Harbour
ONLINE EXPERIENCES
Deepen your understanding of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture by enjoying cultural experiences at the Maritime Museum, learning one of the oldest languages in the world or by taking a virtual tour or watching a film on the history of the Gadigal Aboriginal people.