Stronger Together
The Day
Thursday
19 March 2026
10AM – 3PM
Goyder Pavilion, Adelaide Showground
Closing the Gap Day is a free, family-friendly event that brings together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members of all ages with organisations and governments delivering vital services across South Australia.
Hosted by Nunkuwarrin Yunti, the 2026 Closing the Gap Day reflects the goals of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, which seeks to raise awareness of the ongoing inequalities faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The day is also an opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to come together, connect, and celebrate with Welcome to Country ceremonies, live performances, activities, art, and much more
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About
For the first time, Nunkuwarrin Yunti is hosting the Closing the Gap Day event on Kaurna Yerta. It’s a day to be proud and stand in recognition of the resilience and strengths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Free event to attend
- Free public transport for ticket holders (from 8:30am to 5pm)
- Food included – subject to availability
- Free Health screenings
- Welcome to country ceremony
- Free entertainment
- Family friendly, including kid’s activities – native animals, arts and craft, ninja course and more
- Entertainment – MC by Kevin Kropinyeri and Eisha Anderson.
- Headline act by Marlon Motlop and band
- Performances by Nancy Bates, Tilly Tjala Thomas, Katie Aspel, Bec Gollan, Jusst, Eddie Peters and more
- Meet sporting personalities from – Port Adelaide, Adelaide Crows and Basketball SA
Event Program Event Exhibitors and Map
CTG 2026 Partners and Sponsors
OUR JOURNEY
Our most heartfelt thanks to Sonder for activating this beloved event for the last 10 years. One of our closest allies and friends.
As Sonder passes on the stewardship of this invaluable event to the Aboriginal Community Controlled sector, Nunkuwarrin Yunti is immensely proud to take the lead from 2026, continuing the dedication to Aboriginal health, wellbeing, and self-determination for the community we serve here on Kaurna Yerta and South Australia.