Yabun Festival 2026

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Yabun Festival 2026 artwork

When

to

Where

Victoria Park
Parramatta Rd
Broadway NSW 2008
Australia

Why

Yabun, “music to a beat” in the Gadigal language, is one of the most significant cultural gatherings on the national calendar. As the largest and most powerful community-led celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in Australia, Yabun brings First Nations people and allies together to honour history, acknowledge loss, and celebrate the ongoing survival, strength, and excellence of First Nations Peoples. The festival showcases the depth, diversity and vibrancy of First Nations Culture through a full day of traditional and contemporary music, dance, panel discussions, workshops, markets and community activations.

Held annually on 26 January, Yabun offers a vital space for truth-telling, cultural expression and community connection. For many, it is a day of reflection and remembrance; for others, it is a powerful affirmation of endurance and cultural pride. For all who attend, it is an opportunity to stand in solidarity with the world’s oldest living culture. Read more.

Artwork

The official artwork for Yabun 2026 is an oil painting by proud Wiradjuri and Biripi man, James P. SimonRead more.

Program

Event info

Volunteering

For updates check the Yabun Festival site, or the Facebook event.

Contact

Yabun
(02) 9384 4000
[email protected]
yabun.org.au
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