Queensland's major Invasion Day and Survival Day events on January 26 will again centre on truth-telling, mourning and the ongoing survival of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For many Indigenous people, 26 January marks the start of invasion and dispossession rather than a national celebration.
Across the state, organisers describe the day as a time to gather, remember, march and stand in solidarity, with events ranging from ceremonies and rallies to community-led marches.
Invasion Day March 2026, Magandjin (Brisbane)
A march will commence on 26 January at 10am from Queens Gardens, at the corner of George and Elizabeth streets, Magan-djin (Brisbane).
Organisers say the march is to commemorate invasion and to stand against colonial regimes, with multiple groups listed as inviting the public to join.
The event is free.
Benarrawa Survival Day, Graceville
Benarrawa Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Solidarity Group will hold a local acknowledgement of Survival Day on 26 January, gathering at 7.15am for a 7.30am start at the bronze canoe near Simpson's playground at the end of Graceville Avenue, Graceville.
Organisers say all are welcome, with the ceremony to include native flowers cast into the bronze canoe and then the creek.
Attendees are asked to bring clap sticks, a hat, water, sunscreen, a rug and/or folding chairs, native flowers and a small shareable plate for a community breakfast after the ceremony if staying.
The event is free.
Survival Day Walk 2026, Mackay - Yuwi Country
A march will be held on 26 January from 8am to 1pm, meeting at River Wharves, 6 River St, Yuwi (Mackay).
Organisers describe the event as a walk to honour the true history of Yuwi Country, break silence around invasion and genocide, and uplift women, with the theme "Strong Blak Women: Matriarchs".
The event is free.
Invasion Day 2026: We Have Survived!, Sunshine Coast
A gathering will be held on 26 January from 9am to 1pm at Sunshine Coast City Hall on the corner of First Avenue and South Sea Islander Way, Maroochydore.
Organisers describe the day as one of mourning and survival, marking 88 years since the first Day of Mourning, and invite people to stand in solidarity with First Nations communities.
The event is free.
Day of Survival and Strength, Gimuy (Cairns)
Blaktivation grassroots collective will host a peaceful rally and march on 26 January from 9am at Fogarty Park, Gimuy (Cairns).
This year's theme is "Together, United Towards Truth, Healing and Justice," with organisers linking the day to strength, survival, and the ongoing role of truth-telling.
The event is free.
Maleny Remembrance Ceremony 2026
A remembrance ceremony will be held on 26 January from 10am to 2pm at the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, 17 Bicentennial Lane, Maleny, on Jinibara and Kabi Kabi Country.
Organisers describe it as a solemn event held for eight years to commemorate dispossession. Morning tea will be provided.
The event is free.
Survival Day Knockouts Reconciliation Carnival 2026, Cairns
The carnival is scheduled for Friday 23 January to Sunday 25 January at Jones Park, Cairns.
