Reflect. Respect. Celebrate. We're all part of the story.
Celebrate Australia Day 2026 with the City of Darwin - a day to honour the Australian spirit, our cultural diversity, achievements and resilience. It’s also a special time to acknowledge First Nations Australians who have conducted ceremonies on this land for tens of thousands of years.
The City of Darwin is proud to present the Citizen of the Year Awards 2026 on behalf of the Australia Day Council – Northern Territory, recognising individuals who go above and beyond for our community.
📅 Join us
Date: 26 January 2026
Time: 10:00 am onwards
Location: Bicentennial Park Darwin Cenotaph, Esplanade, Darwin
✨ What’s on:
• Smoking ceremony, Welcome to Country, didgeridoo and tap stick performances.
• Presentation of the Citizen of the Year Awards 2026
• Australian Defence Force activations, including the 21 Gun Salute, flypast and live entertainment by the Band of the 1st Brigade
• Free family fun – sausage sizzle, face painting and children’s activities by the Fun in the Parks team
• All-day free entry to Casuarina, Nightcliff and Parap pools
This is a free community event, assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council and Australia Day Council Northern Territory.
Come together to reflect, respect and celebrate; we can’t wait to see you there!
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