SYDNEY
Dawn Reflection
26 January 2026 | 5.20-5.40am | Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay
Barabiyanga. In the words of the ancient Eora people, these are the precious moments before the first rays of light paint the shores of our island home.
Australia Day in Sydney starts with a reflective moment in Circular Quay to honour the nation’s traditional custodians and witness First Nations artwork projected onto the country’s most iconic canvas, the Sydney Opera House.
Everyone is welcome to pause, reflect and remember by viewing this powerful display from vantage points around Circular Quay.
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WugulOra Morning Ceremony
26 January 2026 | 7.30-8.30am | Walumil Lawns Barangaroo Reserve, Barangaroo
WugulOra (meaning ‘One Mob’) is a sacred and reflective start to Australia Day that encourages the community to reflect and respect our shared history and First Nations cultures.
WugulOra is a celebration of the culture of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, told through dance, song and storytelling. The ceremony features a smoking ceremony performed over countless generations, offering cleansing and healing for new beginnings and fresh inspiration for our future.
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Australia Day Live Concert
26 January 2026 | 7.30- 9.30pm | Sydney Opera, House Forecourt
Sydney Harbour will transform into a stage like no other with a star-studded concert on the Sydney Opera House forecourt and Circular Quay.
This is an unmissable event featuring live musical performances from top Aussie acts choreographed to a flotilla of yachts, jet-skis and fly boarders with a fireworks display on Sydney Harbour.
If you can't make it, you can watch it live on ABC TV and ABC iView.
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For full Sydney and NSW program details, visit australiaday.com.au