Locals and visitors are invited to celebrate First Nations culture as Parramatta comes alive with the annual return of Burramatta NAIDOC.
The free event will feature live music, dance performances, hands-on workshops and vibrant market stalls on Saturday 11 July from 11am to 3pm, bringing the community together to celebrate the world’s oldest continuing culture.
City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Martin Zaiter said the event is a highlight on the City’s cultural calendar that truly captures the spirit of Parramatta.
“Warami is all about connection, bringing people together to celebrate and learn from the rich cultures of our First Nations communities here in Parramatta,” Cr Zaiter said.
“This year’s NAIDOC Week theme ‘50 Years of Deadly’ marks an important milestone celebrating the achievements and legacy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia.
“Burramatta NAIDOC Day is a chance for our community to come together, reflect on our shared history and celebrate the cultures, stories and traditions that continue to shape our City.”
Burramatta NAIDOC is the focus of the City’s Warami program and showcases contemporary and traditional First Nations culture through music, art, food and storytelling while continuing connections with the local Dharug community.
Delivered by City of Parramatta, the event is designed to be welcoming, inclusive and accessible, encouraging people of all ages to get involved.
Warami 2026 also includes the National Sorry Day commemorative event and a broader program of activities across libraries, PHIVE and Riverside Theatres, reinforcing Parramatta’s growing reputation as a leading destination for First Nations cultural experiences.
City of Parramatta is also proud to be supporting First Nations artists with the uniform of Council’s outdoor staff now featuring designs by Burramattagal-Wiradjuri artist, Tara Lloyd. The motifs seen on the uniform reflect the eel’s connection to Parramatta River and honours the role of circular forms in Aboriginal storytelling and gathering.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
This NAIDOC Week Activity is delivered with funding support from the National Indigenous Australians Agency.
City of Parramatta’s Burramatta NAIDOC Festival is proudly supported by venue partner Greater Sydney Parklands.
