Yabun Festival

Yabun Festival is the largest one-day gathering and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures in Australia, held annually on 26th of January upon the traditional lands of the Gadigal people in Sydney.

Yabun (meaning ‘music to a beat’ in Gadigal language) is a free event that features live music, a bustling stalls market, panel discussions and community forums on Aboriginal issues and children’s activities. See traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural performances and a stellar line-up of live music.

Yabun was established by Gadigal Information Service Aboriginal Corporation in 2003. The festival welcomes everyone to join us in this one-of-a-kind event which honours the survival of the world’s oldest living cultures.

2026 Program

Headlining Yabun stage is proud Yolngu man, renowned artist Baker Boy. Joining the line-up (in alphabetical order) is Aodhan, Binda Warren, Budjerah, Cooee, Drifting Clouds, Emma Donovan, Kobie Dee, Krystal Rivvers, Loren Ryan, Luca Saunders, Manduway, Nancy Bates, Stiff Gins, Tasman Keith, and Wire MC presents GrillaGrilla.

MC / Host: Andy Saunders

Enjoy performances from Barkintji Baaka Dance Group, Burrundi Theatre Dancers, Buuja Buuja Butterfly Dancers, Gumaraa Dance Troupe, Marra-Wanggan Dancers, Mui Mui Bumer Gedlam, Winanga-y Dreaming and mroe.

Speakers include Associate Professor Pauline Clague, Associate Professor Liza-Mare Syron, Dr Heidi Norman, Dr Dave Kampers, Gurridyula Gaba Wunggu, Nathan Moran, Saint Murrumu of Walubara and more.

There will also be workshops, art spaces, Jarjums space, cooking demonstrations and over 170 stalls.

Visit the official Yabun website for more details.