NAIDOC Week 2026

Connect with First Nations creativity, culture and storytelling at South Melbourne Market.

Discover a vibrant program of First Nations artists, makers and storytellers in the Market’s SO:ME Space - a dynamic retail hub supporting emerging and local design.

Featuring:

• Art, design and handcrafted goods by Marbeangrook Designs and N'Dene Reily Art
• Indigenous-owned chocolate by Loco for Cocoa
• Fragrance and body-care by Key of Life
• Books and literature by leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors including Alexis Wright, Melissa Lucashenko and Thomas Mayo

Plus, join us for a book signing by Jodi Toering on Sunday 12 July, 10am-11am. Jodi Toering is co-author of CBCA notable title Rain on the Rock, created in collaboration with Aṉangu artist Valerie Brumby. Hosted by Mary Martin Bookshop.

Engage with the world’s oldest continuing cultures through contemporary creativity and community connection.

Residencies running before, during and after NAIDOC Week.

Click here for full dates.