Australia Day

SYDNEY

Dawn Reflection

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 the harbour.

Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay, 5.20-5.40am
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WugulOra 

WugulOra (meaning ‘One Mob’) is a sacred and reflective start to Australia Day. 

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.

Walumil Lawns Barangaroo Reserve, Barangaroo, 7.30-8.30am
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Australia Day Live Concert

An unmissable concert taking place both on land and water, 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.

An all-star line-up of Australian artists will entertain you on the Sydney Opera House Forecourt with powerful renditions of iconic Aussie hits. If you can't make it, you can watch it live on ABC TV and ABC iView.

Sydney Opera, House Forecourt, 7.30-10.30pm
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For full Sydney program details, visit Australia Day 2025 - Australia Day in NSW