NAIDOC Week 2026 - 50 Years of Deadly ❤️💛🖤
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NAIDOC Week 2026
50 Years of Deadly ❤️💛🖤
City of Coffs Harbour invites the community to come together on Gumbaynggirr Country to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2026 with a full day of free activities, performances, community connection and shared food at Yarrila Place.
This year marks a significant milestone - 50 years of NAIDOC celebrations across Australia - recognising and celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Proudly presented in partnership with the Yandaarra Aboriginal Advisory Committee and community partners, NAIDOC Week in Coffs Harbour is an opportunity for the whole community to come together to learn, connect and celebrate.
Event Details
📅 Monday 6 July 2026
🕘 9:30am - 3:00pm
📍 Yarrila Place, 27 Gordon Street, Coffs Harbour
🎟️ Free event - all welcome
What’s On
NAIDOC Week celebrations at Yarrila Place will include:
▪️Official NAIDOC flag-raising ceremony
▪️Cultural performances
▪️Community activities and displays
▪️Shared food and refreshments
▪️Guided tours at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM)
▪️NAIDOC Storytime activities
▪️The Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards
More program details will be announced soon.
Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards
A highlight of the local NAIDOC celebrations, the Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who make outstanding contributions to the community.
The awards celebrate leadership, culture, community connection and achievement across a range of categories and continue the legacy of Aunty Grace Roberts, who was widely respected for her dedication and leadership within the community.
🏆 Awards Ceremony
🕐 1:00pm
📍 River Oak Room, Level 3, Yarrila Place
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Other NAIDOC Week Events:
▪️Special NAIDOC Performance - Arterial ▪️
As part of NAIDOC Week 2026, the Jetty Memorial Theatre will host a special performance of Arterial by Na Djinang Circus.
This powerful contemporary circus performance explores the deep connections between people, Country and culture through breathtaking acrobatics, movement and sound.
📍 Jetty Memorial Theatre
📅 Saturday 11 July, 7.30pm
Tickets and more info: Arterial - Coffs Harbour Jetty Theatre
50 Years of Deadly ❤️💛🖤
City of Coffs Harbour invites the community to come together on Gumbaynggirr Country to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2026 with a full day of free activities, performances, community connection and shared food at Yarrila Place.
This year marks a significant milestone - 50 years of NAIDOC celebrations across Australia - recognising and celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Proudly presented in partnership with the Yandaarra Aboriginal Advisory Committee and community partners, NAIDOC Week in Coffs Harbour is an opportunity for the whole community to come together to learn, connect and celebrate.
Event Details
📅 Monday 6 July 2026
🕘 9:30am - 3:00pm
📍 Yarrila Place, 27 Gordon Street, Coffs Harbour
🎟️ Free event - all welcome
What’s On
NAIDOC Week celebrations at Yarrila Place will include:
▪️Official NAIDOC flag-raising ceremony
▪️Cultural performances
▪️Community activities and displays
▪️Shared food and refreshments
▪️Guided tours at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM)
▪️NAIDOC Storytime activities
▪️The Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards
More program details will be announced soon.
Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards
A highlight of the local NAIDOC celebrations, the Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who make outstanding contributions to the community.
The awards celebrate leadership, culture, community connection and achievement across a range of categories and continue the legacy of Aunty Grace Roberts, who was widely respected for her dedication and leadership within the community.
🏆 Awards Ceremony
🕐 1:00pm
📍 River Oak Room, Level 3, Yarrila Place
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Other NAIDOC Week Events:
▪️Special NAIDOC Performance - Arterial ▪️
As part of NAIDOC Week 2026, the Jetty Memorial Theatre will host a special performance of Arterial by Na Djinang Circus.
This powerful contemporary circus performance explores the deep connections between people, Country and culture through breathtaking acrobatics, movement and sound.
📍 Jetty Memorial Theatre
📅 Saturday 11 July, 7.30pm
Tickets and more info: Arterial - Coffs Harbour Jetty Theatre
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Where is it happening?
27 Gordon Street, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2450
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Host or PublisherCity of Coffs Harbour
