First Nations history and culture will be on display at the Redlands Coast NAIDOC Cultural Celebration in Raby Bay Harbour Park, Cleveland on Sunday 5 July 2026.
The free event will be delivered by Redland City Council in partnership with Yulu-Burri-Ba Aboriginal Corporation to mark NAIDOC Week, from 5 to 12 July.
Redland City Acting Mayor Julie Talty said the event would celebrate the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture on Quandamooka Country.
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“By making First Nations culture visible and accessible in this way, events such as this help to build understanding, respect and a sense of community,” Cr Talty said.
“The NAIDOC Cultural Celebration will be a welcoming, family‑friendly day of culture, learning and community connection.
“I encourage everyone to bring a picnic blanket or chair, relax by the harbour and enjoy a vibrant program that celebrates 50 Years of Deadly – the NAIDOC Week theme – while honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, history and achievement.”
The NAIDOC Cultural Celebration will include live performances by First Nations artists including the Joe Geia band, Rochelle Pitt, Yulu-Burri-Ba Cultural Performers, Ben Barker and Maibre Grenfell.
There will also be a traditional smoking ceremony, cultural demonstrations, weaving workshops, activities for children, market and information stalls, and giveaways.
The Redlands Coast NAIDOC Cultural Celebration will be held on Sunday 5 July 2026 from 9am to 2pm.
More information is available at redland.qld.gov.au/naidoc
Redland City Council has also awarded Community Celebration Grants funding to Minjerribah Moorgumpin Elders in Council (MMEIC) Aboriginal Corporation to hold Goompi NAIDOC community celebrations on North Stradbroke Island/Minjerribah.
MMEIC will hold three events, including a community film celebration and dinner with cultural performances, storytelling and cultural foods.
