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Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestors of this land, their spirits and their legacy. The foundations laid by these ancestors give strength, inspiration and courage to current and future generations, both First Nations and non-First Nations peoples, towards creating a better Queensland.

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  • 2025
  • First Gathering
Clancestry 2024 Smoking Ceremony Image by Red Handed Productions
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clancestry-first-gathering First Gathering QPAC First Nations, Free Clancestry First Gathering

31 Jul 2025, 5:30pm
Melbourne Street Green
Free Event
Free
1 hour 30 minutes
From 5:30pm, subject to change without notice

Overview

First Gathering is a celebration of the vibrant First Nations cultures of Brisbane and marks the official opening of Clancestry 2025. This event invites you to pay respects to the ancestors of this land, their spirits and their legacy in a celebration of dance, song and culture.

This year, Clancestry will open with Community groups coming together on the Melbourne Street Green to celebrate our traditions and welcome our young ones to continue the legacy, handed down from our elders. Join us as we gather, like the generations have done before us, and celebrate the rich history of this country.

First Gathering is part of Clancestry. Find out more here.

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  • Clancestry 2024 Smoking Ceremony Image by Red Handed Productions
  • Clancestry 2024 Smoking Ceremony Image by Red Handed Productions
  • Clancestry 2024 Smoking Ceremony Image by Red Handed Productions
  • Clancestry 2024 Smoking Ceremony Image by Red Handed Productions
  • Clancestry 2024 Smoking Ceremony Image by Red Handed Productions

Discover More

Explore Clancestry here. Check out our diverse lineup of events – don’t miss a beat!

  • The Visitors featuring the 2023 cast Image by Stephen Wilson Barker

    Clancestry The Visitors

    23 - 26 Jul 2025
    Playhouse

    It’s January 1788 and a mysterious fleet is amassing in the harbour. Seven clan leaders make a momentous decision: to send these strangers on their way or welcome them? 

  • Black History Month: HERstory | HIStory

    Clancestry Black History Month: HERstory | HIStory

    25 Jul 2025, From 6pm
    Melbourne Street Green

    Experience some of the finest local First Nations artists in a night of free live music and storytelling.

  • Clancestry Weaving Workshops

    26 Jul & 2 Aug 2025
    Playhouse Lounge

    Come and learn to weave at Clancestry! Learn about the regeneration of traditional cultural practices using raffia or palm leaves to create your very own masterpiece.

  • Wata Image by Sarah Walker

    Clancestry Wata

    31 Jul 2025, 7:30pm
    Concert Hall

    Experience a new form of musical collaboration with Wata, an exciting celebration of the musical traditions of the Wagiluk people.

  • Bangarra Dance Theatre – Illume

    Bangarra Dance Theatre Illume

    1 - 9 Aug 2025
    Playhouse

    Step out of the shadows and into the phenomena of light to experience this new theatrical experience, drawing together music, visual arts and dance.

  • Biggest Mobs Background artwork by Casey Coolwell-Fisher

    Clancestry Biggest Mobs

    1 Aug 2025, 6pm
    Cremorne Theatre

    Get your mob together for a night of powerful, high-energy Blak music! An epic culmination of QPAC’s BlakBeats First Nations music development program.

  • Electric Fields

    Clancestry Electric Fields with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra

    2 Aug 2025, 7:30pm
    Concert Hall

    Don’t miss Australian electronic music duo Electric Fields in this unique concert with the full power of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

  • Clancestry 2024 Mob Words Image by Lewis Bin Doraho

    Clancestry Live Art at Clancestry

    2 - 10 Aug 2025
    Melbourne Street Green & Town Square, Fish Lane

    Enjoy Live Art at Clancestry as artists create installations and paintings live throughout the festival.

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