Celebrate NAIDOC Week 2026 with Kingston Arts

Published on 24 June 2026

John Wayne Parsons performing underneath blue stage lights.

NAIDOC Week 2026 runs from 5 to 12 July, celebrating and recognising the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This year’s NAIDOC Week theme, ‘50 Years of Deadly,’ celebrates 50 years of honouring the strength, resilience, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, while recognising the contributions of past generations and inspiring future ones.

Get involved in a range of free community events and activities to recognise the week, including a major exhibition of contemporary First Peoples’ art, a hands-on workshop with Bianca Easton and a performance from John Wayne Parsons.

Image: John Wayne Parsons

Upcoming NAIDOC Week events

Exhibition celebration: 'Water bodies'

02 Jul 2026 Please join us to celebrate a major exhibition of contemporary First Peoples’ art exploring the significance of water, climate change, Country and culture. Event includes complimentary refreshments and canapes.

Kingston Arts Centre, 979 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin 3189

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'Water bodies' exhibition

03 Jul 2026 An exhibition of contemporary First Peoples’ art exploring the preciousness of water amid climate change and its impact on Country and culture. Exhibited across the Kingston Arts Precinct.

Kingston Arts Centre, 979 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin 3189

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Tagged as: , Art and exhibitions, First Nations

Make a Sea Star with Bianca Easton

08 Jul 2026 Join artist Bianca Easton (BoonWurrung) to create your own Sea Star from upcycled ropes and nets collected from Nerm (Port Phillip Bay).

Kingston Arts Centre, 979 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin 3189

Tagged as: , First Nations, Workshops

John Wayne Parsons

12 Jul 2026 John Wayne Parsons is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander storyteller and ethnomusicologist whose soulful blend of gospel, blues, jazz, and cultural songlines brings ancestral wisdom to life through powerful, transformative performances.

Kingston Arts Centre, 979 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin 3195

Tagged as: , First Nations, Music