NAIDOC Week events are set to be held across Tasmania next week, with celebrations of Aboriginal culture set to be held in the state's North-West, North and South.
Held under the theme 50 Years of Deadly, this year's NAIDOC Week marks the milestone of five decades of the National NAIDOC movement in Australia.
The following events will be held across the state during NAIDOC Week, which is being held from Sunday 5 to Sunday 12 July.
NAIDOC at Tiagarra
What: NAIDOC Week celebration at Tiagarra.
When: Monday 6 July, 10:30am for 11am flag raising ceremony.
Where: Tiagarra Tasmanian Aboriginal Cultural Centre - Mersey Bluff, Devonport.
Details: Tiagarra's NAIDOC Week event will include the annual flag raising ceremony, as well as dancing, singing and performances by artists including Nawnta DENNI and Nitas Yirrmal, Kiz + Hermit.
There'll be food and drinks available throughout the day, providing the perfect opportunity to come together, connect, and celebrate.
Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre flag raising ceremonies
What: Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre flag raising ceremonies.
When: Monday 6 July, 10:30am for 11am flag raising ceremony.
Where: TAC Burnie, 58 Alexander Street, Burnie, TAC Launceston, 182 Charles Street, Launceston, and Risdon Cove (buses from MyState arena).
Details: For all Aboriginal community and supporters. Includes community lunch (Launceston and Risdon Cove only).
Flinders Island Aboriginal Association's flag raising and poster competition
What: Flinders Island Aboriginal Association's flag raising and poster competition.
When: Monday 6 July, 10am.
Where: Flinders Island Aboriginal Association - 16 West Street, Lady Barron.
Details: Winners of Flinders Island Aboriginal Association's 2026 NAIDOC Week poster completion and people's choice award will be announced at the annual flag raising and community lunch.
Circular Hear Aboriginal Corporation's NAIDOC Community Day
What: Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation's NAIDOC Community Day.
When: Tuesday 7 July, 10am to 2pm.
Where: Trawmanna - 73 Mella Road, Smithton.
Details: Traditional foods, cultural activities, smoking ceremony, cultural dance and song, language activities, children's activities and more.
South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation's NAIDOC Week community event
What: South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation's NAIDOC Week community event.
When: Tuesday 7 July, 10am to 1:30pm.
Where: Port Cygnet Cannery - 60 Lymington Road, Cygnet.
Details: Art workshops, yarning time, skinning workshop, community connections, cultural food, cultural activities, flag raising.
Karadi Aboriginal Corporation's 2026 NAIDOC Race
What: Karadi Aboriginal Corporation's 2026 NAIDOC Race.
When: Tuesday 7 July, 10am to 2pm.
Where: Karadi Aboriginal Corporation, 4 Rothesay Circle, Goodwood.
Details: Join Karadi Aboriginal Corporation to celebrate Tasmanian Aboriginal culture as part of their NAIDOC Week Amazing Race.
The event presents as a fun-filled adventure exploring Hobart's northern suburbs and completing challenges along the way while celebrating Indigenous culture and community spirit.
Teams are encouraged to dress up, with prizes for best dressed teams, team name and others throughout the day.
Team registration will open at 10am with flag raising ceremony and race to commence at 10:30am. The last pitstop will be at Tolosa Park at 12pm, where a barbecue lunch will be provided.
South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation's NAIDOC Week at playgroup
What: South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation's NAIDOC Week at playgroup.
When: Wednesday 8 July, 10am to 1:30pm.
Where: Fanny's Church - 5 Cross Road, Nicholls Rivulet.
Details: Animal clay making, Pasta neckless making, playing with ochre, soup and damper.
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Melaythenner Teeackana Warrana Aboriginal Corporation's NAIDOC Week event
What: Melaythenner Teeackana Warrana Aboriginal Corporation's NAIDOC Week event.
When: Thursday 7 July, 10:30am - 3pm.
Where: Noonameena, Building K, Maritime Way, Newnham.
Details: A day of cultural activities, lunch and community yarning.
Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre NAIDOC Week street march
What: Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre's 2026 NAIDOC Week street march.
When: Friday 10 July, 11am.
Where: Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre Launceston, 182 Charles Street, Launceston.
Details: For all Aboriginal community and supporters.
Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre NAIDOC Ball
What: Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre's 2026 NAIDOC Ball.
When: Friday 10 July, 6:30pm.
Where: Albert Hall, Launceston.
Details: For all Aboriginal community and families.
