YALGALI

Connection to Country takes Centre stage

In 2026, Yalgali is evolving, with First Nations artists featuring across the festival program on some of Sydney’s most iconic stages. This festival-wide program is in response to an enthusiastic call from community to expand into multiple spaces.

Yalgali Program

Events & Parties Fire Lighting & Welcome Ceremony

29 Aug| 1 hour | Stanley Street, Darlinghurst See More

Events & Parties

Fire Lighting & Welcome Ceremony

29 Aug | 1 hour Stanley Street, Darlinghurst

Events & Parties Yalgali X Eora Open Mic Night

08 Sep| 2 hours 30 minutes | Eora Tafe See More

Events & Parties

Yalgali X Eora Open Mic Night

08 Sep | 2 hours 30 minutes Eora Tafe

Comedy Wanna Be a Star

08 - 12 Sep| 1 hour | Erskineville Town Hall - Emerging Artist Share House See More

Comedy

Wanna Be a Star

08 - 12 Sep | 1 hour Erskineville Town Hall - Emerging Artist Share House

Immersive & Interactive RITUALS

13 Sep| 6 hours | Machine Hall See More

Immersive & Interactive

RITUALS

13 Sep | 6 hours Machine Hall

Immersive & Interactive Yalgali Film Night

15 Sep| 2 hours 5 minutes | Eora Tafe See More

Immersive & Interactive

Yalgali Film Night

15 Sep | 2 hours 5 minutes Eora Tafe

Dance Sitting Ganaay

16 - 19 Sep| 40 minutes | Studio One UNSW See More

Dance

Sitting Ganaay

16 - 19 Sep | 40 minutes Studio One UNSW

Comedy Red, Yellow, Blaklisted

19 - 20 Sep| 1 hour | Improv Theatre Sydney See More

Comedy

Red, Yellow, Blaklisted

19 - 20 Sep | 1 hour Improv Theatre Sydney

Music Inheritance by Toni Janke A Bold and Deeply Moving Journey of Uncovering

23 - 26 Sep| 1 hour | Eternity Playhouse - Off Broadway Hub See More

Music

Inheritance by Toni Janke A Bold and Deeply Moving Journey of Uncovering

23 - 26 Sep | 1 hour Eternity Playhouse - Off Broadway Hub

YALGALI

Is named after the sweet nectar and blossoming essence of the ‘Gadi’ (Grass) Trees. It’s a homage to the enduring spirit of Gadigal country and its people and an acknowledgment of the owners of the land on which we will gather.

DEADLY TIX

Yaama Mob, did you know we offer discounted tickets for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people. Just select the Deadly Tix ticket option on our website as you’re checking out.

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