ADELAIDE
Aus Lights on the River 2026
Monday 26 January 2026 | 5pm - 11pm | Elder Park / Tarntanya Wama, Adelaide SA
Aus Lights on the River will be a dynamic FREE program of events that remind us we are all part of the story. The program enables us to reflect on this great land and its people.
The event will showcase Our SA Story through immersive, visually engaging light, vision, and sound installations supported with complimentary children’s activations.
Experience the vibrant Aus Lights Parade, which honours our community organisations, volunteering and multicultural communities, reflecting the rich diversity of Australia's people at their best.
The Official Ceremony will feature live performances from a variety of special guest artists, including The Festival Statesmen, and moving collaborations with the Adelaide Youth Orchestra.
The program of activities will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display over the River Torrens.
For full program details head to www.auslights.au
Aus Lights on the River 2026 is assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council and the City the Adelaide and is supported by the Government of South Australia.
Mourning in the Morning Smoking Ceremony community support partners Adelaide PHN, Adelaide University, Credit Union SA, Sarah Constructions, SDA, SA Power Networks and Sofitel Adelaide.
Mourning in the Morning
Monday 26 January 2026 | 7.30am | Elder Park / Tarntanya Wama, Adelaide SA
South Australians are warmly invited to honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, histories, cultures and perspectives at the Australia Day Council of SA’s Mourning in the Morning event early on 26 January 2026.
Together we will continue to create a respectful and inclusive ceremony with a focus on Our Continuing Journey led and shaped by South Australian First Nations community leaders.
Held in Elder Park/Tarntanya Wama on the banks of Adelaide’s River Torrens/Karrawirra Parri, this groundbreaking First Nations-led event is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Indigenous Australians.
Gather at 8am for a welcome to Kaurna country, followed by First Nations speakers, musicians, dancers, and interactive activities grounded in respect. The event will feature a smoking ceremony conducted by Elder Uncle Moogy Sumner.
For full program details head to www.auslights.au
Mourning in the Morning Smoking Ceremony community support partners Adelaide PHN, Adelaide University, Credit Union SA, Sarah Constructions, SDA , SA Power Networks and Sofitel Adelaide.
The program is assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council and the City the Adelaide and is supported by the Government of South Australia.