Mabo Day Concert 2026
Presented by Koorie Heritage Trust with Aboriginal Melbourne and Fed Square.
Celebrate Mabo Day with a vibrant evening of live music, cultural performances, and community activities honouring the legacy of Eddie Koiki Mabo and the historic decision that reshaped Australia.
Join an evening that honours culture, community and the extraordinary legacy of Eddie Koiki Mabo, a man whose courage and determination reshaped the history of this country. Mabo Day concert program will feature live music, spoken word, cultural dances and short films, all creating a heartfelt and vibrant tribute.
Mabo Day is marked annually on 3 June. It commemorates Mer Island man Eddie Koiki Mabo and his successful efforts to overturn the legal fiction of terra nullius, or ‘land belonging to on-one’. The Mabo decision was a watershed moment in Australian history. In addition to overturning a longheld colonial myth, it paved the way for subsequent native title claims.
You can expect:
- Authentic Island Food
- Giveaways
- Sing-alongs
- Market Stalls
- Kids activities
Full program line up TBC.
Registration is free, but required. Please RSVP Here