NAIDOC Week 2026
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.
Event Details
📅 Monday 6 July 2026
🕘 9:30am – 3:00pm
📍 Yarrila Place, 27 Gordon Street, Coffs Harbour
🎟️ Free event — all welcome
Program
8.30am Stalls open
10am Welcome to country - Yarrila Place, ground floor
10.20am Performances by Kulai Kids and Jalay Jalay Dancers - Yarrila Place, ground floor
10.30am Official Flag Raising Ceremony - Yarrila Place, ground floor
11am Royston Noell Performance - Yarrila Place, ground floor
11.30am Youth Housing Forum - Understand what a Youth Foyer is and how it can help our community. - Story Space, Library - Yarrila Place
1pm Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards - River Oak Room, Yarrila Place, Level 3
All day Free morning tea, coffee and lunch, face painting, photo booth, stalls, and Yarrila Arts and Museum open from 10am - Yarrila Place, ground floor
All NAIDOC Week Events
Mon 6
City of Coffs Harbour Yarrila Place NAIDOC celebrations
Featuring special performances by Kulai Kids, Jalay Jalay dancers, and Royston Noell. Morning tea and lunch, lucky door prizes.
Location: Yarrila Place, 27 Gordon Street, Coffs Harbour
Time: 9.30am – 3pm
Free event. All welcome.
Youth Housing Forum
Panel Discussion on the current housing issues in Coffs Harbour for First Nations young people.
Location: Harry Bailey Memorial Library, Story Space, Yarrila Place
Time: 11.30am – 12.30pm
Free.
Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Awards
Join us to celebrate our most deadly community movers and shakers in 7 categories.
Location: River Oak Room, Level 3, 27 Gordon Street, Coffs Harbour
Time: 1pm
Free
Tues 7
Galambila NAIDOC Family Fun Day 2026
Onsite activities including Welcome to Country, smoking ceremony, didgeridoo, dance and song, lunch and more.
Location: Norm Jordan Pavilion, Coffs Harbour Show Grounds
Time: 9.30am – 2pm
Free.
Wed 8
Little Mobs Colour Run
A non-competitive activity where participants, wearing white, will be showered with vibrant colours. Proudly supported by Interrelate Mid North Coast Health.
Location: Coffs Harbour Show Grounds
Time: 10am – 12pm.
Aboriginal Health NAIDOC Forum
Services and health information to Community.
Location: Coffs Harbour Showground Exhibition Pavilion
Time: 10am – 3pm
Free.
Thurs 9
Larry and Rod Hart Touch Football Carnival
With games for 6–8 year olds, 9–12 year olds, 13–17 year olds and open ages.
Location: Geoff King Motors Oval, Stadium Drive
Time: 9am – 3.30pm
Register your interest: Larrisa Bates
Email: larryrodharttouchfootbalcarniv@gmail.com
Fri 10
Coffs Airport flag raising with City of Coffs Harbour
Welcome to Country ceremony, dancers, singers, flag raising, cake cutting, and a special bus trip down the runway to be near some of our special and significant sites.
Location: Coffs Harbour Airport
Time: 9.30am – 12pm
NAIDOC Golf Day
4 person Ambrose.
Location: Coffs Harbour Golf Club
Time: 8am registration
Register: reception@coffsharbourgolfclub.com.au
Sat 11
Sandy Beach Family Day
Family day of cultural immersion and activities on Gumbaynggirr Country.
Location: South side of Sandy Beach Reserve
Time: 9.30am – 2pm
Free.
Arterial
Presented by JMT Touring and Na Djinang Circus. A moving performance that celebrates what it means to be First People.
Location: Jetty Memorial Theatre, Coffs Harbour
Time: 7.30pm
Bookings required. Various ticket prices. Visit Jetty Memorial Theatre Website to book
Sun 12
NAIDOC DEADLY 3x3 Basketball Gala Day
A fun, inclusive and community-focused day celebrating NAIDOC through basketball. All ages and skills.
Location: Sportz Central, Coffs Harbour
Time: 9am – 4pm
Free but registration required
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 and continue the legacy of Aunty Grace Roberts, who was widely respected for her dedication and leadership within the community.
Read more about the awards, here.
🏆 Awards Ceremony
🕐 1:00pm
📍 River Oak Room, Level 3, Yarrila Place
Everyone is welcome to attend.
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 & info →
About NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week is celebrated across Australia each year to recognise and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
2026 Theme: 50 Years of Deadly
Celebrates the strength of communities, the legacy of generations past, and the future of the next generation.
NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about and celebrate First Nations cultures and histories.
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