Established in 2001, Yabun (meaning ‘music to a beat’ in Gadigal language), features traditional dance performances, children’s craft workshops, live music and a bustling marketplace featuring a variety of food and merchandise.

Yabun Festival welcomes everyone to join in the largest one day gathering celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Free shuttle bus

The Australia Day Council of NSW is providing a free shuttle bus from Circular Quay to Yabun, return, from midday to 5pm. 

Hosted by the Tribal Warrior and driven by a City of Sydney driver, the 20 seater community bus has wheelchair access. Tribal warrior will provide a cultural assistant (conductor) on the bus to welcome people on and off the bus.

Shuttle bus stops and timetable

• Yabun: Victoria Park (City Rd near Cleveland street)
  • Pick up 12pm
  • Pick up and drop off at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm
  • Last drop off at 5pm
• Circular Quay: Macquarie Street near Sydney Opera House
  • Pick up 12:30pm
  • Drop off and pick up at 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm and 4:30pm

OTHER SERVICES

Visit transportnsw.info for details normal Sydney Bus routes between Circular Quay and Victoria Park. You'll need to pay using an Opal Card for these routes. 

More information

Visit yabun.org.au for more information. 

DOS AND DON'TS

DO NOT BYO. BYO alcohol and glass are not permitted at Yabun Festival.

DO check out the health and safety tips.