NAIDOC in the Mall - Deadly Dome

The 2026 NAIDOC Week theme is ‘50 Years of Deadly’, marking a significant milestone of this important community celebration – a tribute to the people who built this movement, the Elders who stood firm, the organisers who made space, the artists who turned resistance into expression, and the communities who keep showing up, year after year.

This year’s event will showcase the NAIDOC artwork commissioning of Aboriginal artist Cedric Varcoe, in collaboration with multimedia studio Polymorphic, for his interactive piece called Deadly Dome.

Discover a world beyond imagination. Embark on a breath-taking animated journey across the land, sky, and water as you step inside the Deadly Dome’s immersive light projection. Multimedia studio Polymorphic brings Varcoe’s vibrant artwork to life, blending dynamic visuals with captivating storytelling.

Explore Cedric’s imagination, contemporary artistic vision, and connection to Ngarrindjeri culture. Experience the enduring connection between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and Country. Celebrate the spirit and legacy of the theme for NAIDOC 2026: ’50 Years of Deadly’.

Celebrate under the Gawler Place Canopy in Rundle Mall from 10am on Tuesday 7 July with an official Kaurna Welcome to Country Ceremony by Ella Taylor, followed by the official opening of this year’s art piece by Deputy Lord Mayor Cr Carmel Noon and the City of Adelaide’s CEO, Michael Sedgman.

Deadly Dome will then be open from Tuesday 7 – Friday 10 July, from 10am – 4pm daily.