Experience living culture in the Market during National Reconciliation Week 2026, with our curated series of free activations showcasing First Nations art, music and culinary traditions.

From live performances and cooking demonstrations to family storytelling and pop-ups, On Country at the Market invites you to connect, learn and celebrate the world’s oldest continuous living culture.

We’d like to say a special thank you to Eastern Arrernte artist Pat Caruso (of We Create Print Deliver) for our beautiful program artwork, which you may recognise from the Market’s iconic Gouger Street stairwell.

Explore the program below!

Cooking Demonstration
with Creative Native

12pm and 6pm

Discover native ingredients and contemporary Aboriginal cooking techniques in a live demo.
FREE

Live Music
with Rob Edwards

6pm to 8pm

Enjoy an evening of soulful acoustic sounds and storytelling, blending contemporary folk with First Nations influences.
FREE

Live Music
with Scott Rathman Jr

10am to 12pm

Experience high-energy contemporary Aboriginal music, fusing roots, country and modern storytelling through song.
FREE

Receive an exclusive a Colleen Raven Strangways gift bag!

With in-market purchases of $50 or more between 27 May and 3 June, Market shoppers can collect a gift bag to celebrate Colleen Raven Strangways’ Adelaide Town Hall exhibition, Wathlu Anthunda (My World).

Each bag will include a beautiful tea towel and postcard print designed by the Arabana, Mudbura, Gurindji and Warlpiri artist.

To receive your gift bag, please visit the Market Stall (our information desk at the Gouger Street entrance) and present your receipt/s as evidence of purchase. Colleen’s tea towels will also be available for purchase at Market Stall.