NAIDOC Week 2026: 50 Years of Deadly 

For five decades, NAIDOC Week has celebrated the voices in their communities - steady, unapologetic, and proud. Each year, its themes have called for truth, celebrated culture, honoured resistance, and reminded the nation of who they are.

The 2026 theme, ‘50 Years of Deadly’, celebrates five decades of leadership by the National NAIDOC Committee. This milestone recognises the Committee’s crucial role in amplifying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, culture, advocacy, and achievements across Australia.

Learn more at NAIDOC.org.au

2026 NAIDOC Week Events

Flag Raising Ceremony - Roebourne
Monday 6 July, from 9am to 10am, Roebourne District High School Flag Poles Circle. 

The ceremony recognises the importance of NAIDOC Week in honouring the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

Waramalga Markets with Cora-Larni Enterprises
Monday 6 July from 11am to 3pm at the Ngurin Centre, Roebourne .

Facilitated by Cora-Larni Enterprises, the Waramalga Markets will feature a morning tea and traditional lunch, along with market stalls, entertainment and activities.

Flag Raising Ceremony - Karratha
Tuesday 7 July, from 9am to 10am, at the front of the City of Karratha Admin Building.  

The ceremony recognises the importance of NAIDOC Week in honouring the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

The Void Exhibition - Opening Night
Thursday 9 July, from 6pm, Red Earth Arts Precinct

Join us for a special opening night event. This exhibition reflects on a journey through loss, resilience and hope. Yindjibarndi artist Melissa Sandy honours her family legacy with The Void.

Following its powerful presentation as at PS Art Space as part of Perth Festival, we are honoured to bring The Void home.
Presented at the Red Earth Arts Precinct, this significant exhibition invites family and community to experience a prolific body of work that reflects on grief, healing and the enduring strength of family legacy.

GET YOUR FREE TICKET HERE: https://KARRATHA.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/166009

The presentation of THE VOID in Karratha is made possible by The Junction Co. and the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS), Culture and the Arts WA, as part of the RETB Regional Arts Sector Capacity Building Funding Program (2023–2027).

The Void Exhibition
Open from 9 July to 6 September 2026, Red Earth Arts Precinct.

• Viewing hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and Saturdays from 9am to 2pm.
• Open to the public free of charge

This exhibition reflects on a journey through loss, resilience and hope. Yindjibarndi artist Melissa Sandy honours her family legacy with The Void.

Following its powerful presentation as at PS Art Space as part of Perth Festival, we are honoured to bring The Void home.
Presented at the Red Earth Arts Precinct, this significant exhibition invites family and community to experience a prolific body of work that reflects on grief, healing and the enduring strength of family legacy.

The presentation of THE VOID in Karratha is made possible by The Junction Co. and the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS), Culture and the Arts WA, as part of the RETB Regional Arts Sector Capacity Building Funding Program (2023–2027).

NAIDOC Under the Stars - A Community Celebration
Saturday, 11 July 5pm to 9pm, Roebourne School Oval  

This semi-formal evening event brings the community together to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, history and achievements. Enjoy a night filled with live music by Jokeria, Blackstone Ramblers, Billy and the Brand.  Plus, cultural performances, a Welcome to Country, free traditional food, free ice cream for kids and free face painting.

This event is FREE for everyone. 

Artist Talk - The Void Exhibition
Sunday, 12 July 11am to 12pm, Red Earth Arts Precinct Foyer 

Free Event | Limited to 12 Participants

A journey through loss, resilience and hope. Yindjibarndi artist Melissa Sandy honours her family legacy with The Void.

The Void is a deeply personal series of large, textured canvases and accompanying audio-visual works created by Pilbara-based artist Melissa Sandy as she struggled to process the death of her aunt (who in Yindjibarndi culture is considered a mother), acclaimed artist Mrs A. Sandy. 

GET YOUR FREE TICKET HERE: https://KARRATHA.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/166016

The presentation of THE VOID in Karratha is made possible by The Junction Co. and the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS), Culture and the Arts WA, as part of the RETB Regional Arts Sector Capacity Building Funding Program (2023–2027).

Free NAIDOC Movie Event - 'IMAGINE'
Sunday 12 July, 1pm, Red Earth Arts Precinct

IMAGINE is an animated adventure created by First Nations storytellers Jack Manning Bancroft and Tyson Yunkaporta. It follows 15 year old Kim, who is pulled from a digitally overwhelming world into a surreal quest across symbolic islands, guided by a sardonic alien dog and Aboriginal Elders.

Blending Indigenous knowledge, storytelling and striking animation, the film explores themes of identity, technology, culture and connection, encouraging audiences to reflect on their relationship with the digital world and the importance of community and Country.

GET YOUR FREE TICKET HERE: IMAGINE (PG) 84 MINS - FREE NAIDOC MOVIE EVENT

NAIDOC 2026 Community Calendar