Mogo NAIDOC Big Day Out Walawaani Njindiwan

Join us in celebrating NAIDOC 2026 - 50 Years of Deadly! We invite you to join us to listen, learn, and engage in meaningful conversations, building a society where Indigenous wisdom and contributions are fully recognized and respected.

Mogo NAIDOC Big Day Out is always a free event.

• FREE BBQ, food, ice cream + coffee • Traditional opening ceremony • Live music • Carnival rides, jumping castle obstacle course • Cultural dancing and activities • Arts and crafts

Please bring a chair or picnic rug as seating is limited. Alcohol and drug free event

As part of NAIDOC Week celebrations, Shoalhaven Council is hosting its annual flag raising event at the Nowra Administration Building on Monday 6 July at 10:15am.

As we mark 50 Years of NAIDOC, this significant milestone is a tribute to the people who have built this movement — the Elders who stood firm, the organisers who made space, the artists who turned resistance into expression, and the communities who continue to show up, year after year.

The community is invited to attend the ceremony which will feature a Welcome to Country, traditional song and dance, raising of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags, followed by morning tea.

What: NAIDOC Week flag raising event

When: 10:15am Monday 6th July 2026

Where: Outside Council Administration Building, 36 Bridge Road, Nowra (on the lawn).

Echoes of Deadly Harmony: 50 Years of Song Echoes of Deadly Harmony: 50 Years of Song is a First Nations–led NAIDOC Week celebration presented by the Mudjingaal Yangamba and Nicole Smede. The program places Aboriginal language, song, and ceremony at the centre of honouring 50 years of cultural strength and creative expression.

The event will open with a Welcome to Country by a local cultural custodian, followed by a didgeridoo performance. The inclusion of both male and female cultural leaders is intentional, reflecting balance, respect, and shared cultural authority.

The Mudjingaal Yangamba will perform songs in language, with printed lyrics and English translations provided to support meaningful audience engagement. Public performance of language is a powerful act of cultural revitalisation, strengthening pride, identity, and intergenerational knowledge transmission. Nicole Smede will perform original solo works in language and lead rehearsals and artistic direction, ensuring cultural integrity and strong community participation.

Importantly, this event creates a shared cultural space that brings Indigenous and non-Indigenous audiences together during NAIDOC Week. By providing translations and cultural context, the program invites non-Indigenous attendees to learn, listen, and celebrate alongside community. This strengthens cross-cultural understanding, fosters respect, and supports reconciliation in action.

This NAIDOC Week Activity is delivered with funding support from the National Indigenous Australians Agency.

27 February – 1 March 2026 Cobargo Showground, NSW The incredible artist lineup is here! Get ready for three days of diverse folk, roots, First Nations, spoken word, storytelling and Kidbargo. Featuring over 70 amazing acts across multiple stages and venues.

Plus workshops, dance sessions, spontaneous music jams, and the famous community spirit that makes Cobargo so special!

A special event to mark the 30th anniversary of the Handback of Booderee National Park to the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council. This anniversary celebrates three decades of caring for Country. Culture and Community. Join us to commemorate this milestone with free live music, Cultural performances, family-friendly activities, Blak Markets, panel discussions, kids’ entertainment and food stalls.

Worimi Elders, Forster Neighbourhood Centre and Big Sing Community present Big Sing by the Sea, a musical Worimi cultural experience. In 2025 language choirs from Birrbay, Yuin and Gumbayngirr Country will come together with non-Aboriginal people to sing and learn together.

After a weekend of singing and learning each other's songs in language, a concert is held for family and friends.

More details and ticket link coming...

Join us in celebrating the third annual Aboriginal Languages Week from 19 to 26 October with a range of programming activities, resources and Community events across NSW to celebrate and showcase Aboriginal Languages.

Let's reflect and honour the ongoing work of Communities speaking Languages on Country and share the innovative ways Languages are being revitalised across generations.

The Week kicks off with the Aboriginal Languages Festival - a free, family-friendly festival for the whole community on 19 October at Carriageworks, Everleigh. At the heart of this year’s celebrations is the NSW Aboriginal Languages Festival, a fun-filled day for the whole family celebrating NSW first Languages!

What can you expect? The festival will feature a line-up of Aboriginal musicians, dance performances and Language lessons. Market and food stalls, craft workshops, goodies, panel, Youth forum and activities tailored for children will also be on offer providing something for everyone.

Who is it for? The festival is an open invitation to the whole NSW community to listen, learn, and celebrate Aboriginal Languages across NSW. It is suitable for all ages, with something for everyone!

Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival 17 - 19 October Kangaroo Valley, NSW

Performing at 2:30pm in the Pavillion

Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival 17 - 19 October Kangaroo Valley, NSW

Performing at 12:30pm in the Koori Tent