2026 Centenary of Katherine Program

June

Bush Picnic

Wednesday 3 June | 10:00am | Katherine Museum

A bush-themed picnic set in the early days of the Katherine township.

Pioneer through the Ages

Wednesday 24 June | 10:00am | Godinymayin

A morning tea discussion on events which shaped Katherine.

Centenary Launch: Drinks at Sunset

Friday 26 June | TBC

The official opening of Katherine’s Centenary celebrations.

Centenary Sports Carnival

Saturday 27 June | Katherine Sportsground

Sports expo bonanza including a “Great Tug of War”.

Leliyn Family Fun Day

Sunday 28 June | 10:00am | Leliyn (Edith Falls)

A family fun day at Leliyn (Edith Falls), Nitmiluk National Park, celebrating culture, community, and connection.

July

Centenary Territory Day

Wednesday 1 July | 5:00pm | Katherine Showgrounds

The official gazettal date marking 100 years of Katherine.

Teddy Bears Picnic

Saturday 4 July | 10:00am | Katherine Museum

An annual family picnic celebrating nostalgia and community.

Railway Fair and National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observation Committee (NAIDOC) opening

Saturday 4 July | 2:00pm | Railway Tce

A vibrant cultural celebration including the NAIDOC opening ceremony (5.30pm).

Kalano Family Fun Day

Wednesday 8 July | Kalano

A day of family fun acknowledging the contributions and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

NAIDOC March

Friday 10 July | 10:00am | Katherine War Memorial

NAIDOC Closing Ceremony

Sunday 12 July |10:00am | TBC

August

Katherine Centenary Film Celebration

Thursday 20 August | Katherine Cinema3

Film night celebrating local hero Tom E Lewis (Balang Lewis).

Freedom of Entry

Friday 28 August | TBC

A ceremonial parade symbolising trust between the defence force and the community.