Burramatta NAIDOC
From 11am on Saturday 11 July 2026
The Crescent, Parramatta Park
Celebrate First Nations culture through live music, dance, art, food and community.
Join us for a free outdoor festival in Parramatta Park with an incredible concert line up. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the traditions and contemporary culture of Parramatta’s local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Catch Stiff Gins, Akala Newman, Cooee, DOBBY and more on the 50 Years of Deadly Stage.
Explore the colourful market stalls selling art, fashion, jewellery and more.
Enjoy family activities and cultural workshops.
Grab something tasty to eat or a hot drink.
50 Years of Deadly Stage
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of First Nations music and culture:
11:20am: Jannawi Dance Clan is a Western Sydney-based First Nations intergenerational dance collective that creates powerful performances grounded in Indigenous storytelling, cultural knowledge, language revitalisation and contemporary dance practice.
11:35am: Stiff Gins are Australia's longest-performing all-Indigenous female group with over two decades of music, they share their culture and language, inspire emerging First Nations artists, and blend cultural depth with connection and creative evolution.
12:30pm: Akala Newman is a proud Wiradjuri/Gadigal woman, Akala’s music channels a unique blend of future EDM, alternative R&B, fantasy, and fierce personal storytelling — creating sonic worlds that are both ethereal and rebellious.
1:10pm: Majeda Beatty Dance Competition
1:35pm: DOBBY proudly identifies as Filipino and Murrawarri, his roots run deep in the Aboriginal lands. His debut album, WARRANGU; River Story, won the ARIA for Best World Album and was shortlisted for the Australian Music Prize.
2:30pm: Cooee is a musical collaboration between Gunai award-winning multidisciplinary artist Kirli Saunders (OAM) and musician-producer Mark Chester Harding, blending poetry, song, and visual art into a shared storytelling practice.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
Market stalls and food
Explore the market stalls at Burramatta NAIDOC, where you'll find everything from vibrant beach towels and adorable baby clothes to stunning jewellery and one-of-a-kind artworks.
With an array of First Nations food vendors on site such as Kallico Catering and the Wilka Thalta food truck.
Cultural Workshops
Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of First Nations culture and learn directly from skilled artists and cultural practitioners.
Weaving workshop with Heidi Duncan: 11:30am, 12:15pm, 1:15pm & 2:15pm
Beading workshop with Tracey Quinn: 11:15am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm & 2:30pm
Art workshop with Nadeena Dixon: 11:15am, 12:30pm, 1:45pm
Dance workshop with Jannawi Dance Clan: 12:30pm & 1:30pm
Bush to Bowl: First Nations food
SBS and NITV are proud to partner with Burramatta NAIDOC and Bush to Bowl to bring even more flavour, fun and culture to this year’s celebrations.
Visit the SBS and NITV area to enjoy a deadly line‑up of activities for all ages, from our interactive photo booth to hands‑on cooking classes delivered in partnership with Bush to Bowl, celebrating native ingredients and First Nations food knowledge.
We’d love to have a yarn with you. Come by and share what stories, voices and content you want to see more of on your screens.We’ll also have our Dharug Ngurra kids’ language resource, a fun and engaging way for families to learn and connect with local language together. Join us for a day of culture, community and celebration at Burramatta NAIDOC Day 2026.
Discover How You Can Celebrate this NAIDOC
Whether you're looking for interactive workshops, culture and art, or vibrant festivals, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
To celebrate Parramatta's local Dharug community, join us for Burramatta NAIDOC.
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FAQs
- Venue: The Crescent, Parramatta Park, Parramatta
- Event date: Saturday, 11 July 2026
- Time: 11am - 3pm
- Cost: The event is free to attend.
There will be a number of First Nations food vendors from 11am - 3pm including Wilka Thalta Food Truck, Screaming Beans, Kallico and Narrang Bir-rung Sausage Sizzle.
The event will proceed in wet weather so please bring your raincoat. If we need to cancel due to dangerous weather conditions, we will update the website and our social media channels.
Parking will be subject to availability within the park and in the surrounding streets. We recommend travelling by public transport, carpooling or rideshare where possible. The closest stations are Parramatta and Westmead.
Bike riding is permitted within Parramatta Park, however please ride with caution as there may be vehicles on the roads.
Bike parking will not be provided by City of Parramatta at this event. Bike parking will be the responsibility of the rider.
Accessible parking will be available near the event site and will be clearly signposted. Disability Parking Permits must be displayed at all times.
Parramatta Station and Westmead Station are the closest train stations to the event. Plan your trip via NSW Transport website.
Burramatta NAIDOC Day 2026 is a drug and alcohol-free event.
Wristbands and markers will be available at the information booth throughout the day.
Shade tents/domes and other similar structures are not permitted at the event.
Drinking water will be available from the bubbler station throughout the event.
There are toilets available at the event site, including an accessible bathroom.
There will be first aid on site.
Dogs are permitted on a leash.
Acknowledgement of Country
For over 60,000 years the Parramatta area has been home of the Burramattagal people, a clan of the Dharug, who settled along the upper reaches of the Parramatta River. City of Parramatta respectfully recognises the Traditional Owners of the land and waters of Parramatta, the Dharug people, and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging. We extend our respect to all First Nations people visiting these sites.
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This NAIDOC Week activity is delivered with funding support from the National Indigenous Australians Agency.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
