National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia during the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
A woman holds gum leaves in both hands in what appears to be a traditional Aboriginal performance. She is before a crowd outdoors.
This year’s NAIDOC celebrations will be held from Sunday 6 to Sunday 13 July and marks a powerful milestone: 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience.
This year’s NAIDOC theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, is a powerful reflection on the achievements of the past and the promise of the future. For more information on the theme, visit NAIDOCOpens in new tab.
Take time to embrace and deepen your understanding of Melbourne’s Aboriginal history during NAIDOC Week and check out our exciting program of events below, including our free music and arts festival NAIDOC in the City, a range of events across our City of Melbourne libraries and much more.
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Join us for a free celebration of music, culture, and community as Fed Square comes alive in honour of NAIDOC Week.
Featuring a powerhouse lineup headlined by ARIA-winning electronic duo Electric Fields, with performances by Isaiah Firebrace, Scott Darlow, Cerulean (DJ set), Canisha, The Violet Summers and Koori Youth Will Shake Spears.
Explore the vibrant KHT NAIDOC Week Market, featuring over 20 First Peoples stallholders with art, craft, design, fashion, jewellery and more. Alongside the market, KHT will host a variety of free workshops and activities for all ages, as well as a welcoming Elders Lounge and quiet space.
Everyone is welcome, with kids’ activities, delicious food trucks and stalls, and much more kicking off from 1pm.
This free event is proudly presented by City of Melbourne in partnership with Fed Square, supported by Koorie Heritage Trust (KHT).
