# Event Details - **Event Name**: NAIDOC Week Celebration - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: NAIDOC WEEK CELEBRATION ? The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia ?️ Saturday 11 July ⏰ 10am – 5pm, free For the past 50 years, NAIDOC Week celebrations have honoured the rich history, culture, and accomplishments of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Celebrate the 2026 NAIDOC Week theme, 50 Years of Deadly, and join us for a day of free festivities featuring First Nations art, culture, community, and creativity. Everyone is welcome! PROGRAM ? MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE Performance by Indigenous Outreach Projects NGV Australia Foyer 12:45 – 1pm & 1:30 – 1:45pm Live music by Bart Willoughby Wurrdha Marra exhibition space 3 – 3:30pm Guided meditation with Wala Connections FUTURE COUNTRY exhibition space 3:30 – 4pm NAIDOC Playlist by Reko Rennie ? TALKS, TOURS & ACTIVITIES Welcome to Country NGV Australia Foyer 11:30 – 11:40am Wurrdha Marra Highlights Tour Wurrdha Marra exhibition space 11:40 – 12:10pm Badge Making NGV Australia Foyer Drop by between 11:45 – 4pm Short Film Screening NGV Australia Theatre Drop by between 10am – 5pm Artist Talk: Reko Rennie Wurrdha Marra exhibition space 12:10 – 12:25pm Artist Talk: Kait James Wurrdha Marra exhibition space 12:25 – 12:40pm Talk: Mentors, Makers, Mob with Boneta-Marie Mabo & Megan Cope FUTURE COUNTRY exhibition space 2:15 – 2:45pm NGV X Koorie Heritage Trust Tour: Preserving Legacy Meet at the NGV Australia Info Desk 1 – 2pm ❤️ KIDS & FAMILIES Ku' Camp Dogs Drawing Activity Wurrdha Marra exhibition space Drop by between 11:45am – 4pm Wurrdha Marra Children's Tour with Dr Deanne Gilson Meet at the NGV Australia Info Desk 2pm – 2:30pm ? EXHIBITIONS – Free entry Wurrdha Marra First Nations Art from the NGV Collection Bark Salon A dynamic large-scale display of NGV's bark paintings FUTURE COUNTRY Country Road + NGV First Nations Commissions 2026 MOTHER Stories from the NGV Collection Explore the full program and plan your visit: https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/program/naidoc-week-celebration-2/?utm_medium=advertising&utm_source=self+serve+meta&utm_campaign=naidoc+week+2026&utm_content=standard&utm_term=awareness The NGV gratefully acknowledges Linda Herd and the Canny Quine Foundation for their generous support - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/naidoc-week-celebration/200030220495544 - **Event Categories**: exhibitions, art, entertainment, music, kids, live-music, health-wellness, fine-arts, theatre, meditation, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 446 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Melbourne - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: NGV Australia: The Ian Potter Centre - **lat**: -37.817478802354 - **long**: 144.96967905469 - **full address**: NGV Australia: The Ian Potter Centre, Atrium, 2 Princes Brg, Southbank VIC 3004, Australia, Melbourne ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: NAIDOC Week Celebration - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8b70e759024e8b6964d420a71c84596fdb4bf80ffe622f095ca6c852a0579b97-rimg-w1200-h800-dcf4f5f3-gmir?v=1783208966 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is NAIDOC Week Celebration being held? - **A:** NAIDOC Week Celebration takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at NGV Australia: The Ian Potter Centre, Atrium, 2 Princes Brg, Southbank VIC 3004, Australia, Melbourne. - **Q**: Who is organizing NAIDOC Week Celebration? - **A:** NAIDOC Week Celebration is organized by National Gallery of Victoria. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at National Gallery of Victoria's events? - **A:** National Gallery of Victoria has 291+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. National Gallery of Victoria has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** NAIDOC Week Celebration is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Melbourne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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