Friday 22 May 2026
Gnulli Festival opens with a powerful blend of storytelling and theatre, featuring a community yarning session and the moving live performance of Which Way Home.
Yarning Circle
Join us for a special yarning session with the cast from Yirra Yaakin’s production of Which Way Home, exploring themes of identity, family and returning home to Country.
10am - 11am
Gwoonwardu Mia
It was our home
An open invitation for additional screenings of “It Was Our Home: The Carnarvon Aboriginal Reserve” at Gwoonwardu Mia. Led by Yinggarda Elders, this powerful project shares the history, culture, and resilience of our community. We’re honoured to help share this important story.
12pm - 12.45pm
Gwoonwardu Mia
Gwoonwardu mia Guided tour with Wooramulla
Step into Gwoonwardu Mia on Yinggarda Country for a guided cultural experience with Wooramulla Journeys. Led by Yinggarda Elder Rennee, explore bushfoods, stories and immersive exhibitions including “Burlganjya Wanggaya – Old People Talking.” More than a visit, it’s a chance to connect with culture and Country.
2pm - 3pm
Gwoonwardu Mia
Which Way Home - Yirra Yaakin
A powerful story of love, legacy and the road home.
Tash takes the wheel on a road trip home to Country with her Dad, journey filled with humour, heart and reflection. Inspired by writer Katie Beckett’s own experiences, Which Way Home is a deeply personal story exploring family, identity and belonging, performed by real-life father and daughter Derek and Shaquita Nannup.
6pm onwards
Camel Lane Theatre
Saturday features a vibrant mix of markets, cultural experiences, storytelling and live music, bringing the community together to celebrate culture and connection.
SATURDAY 23 MAY 2026
Gnulli Street
Festival
A vibrant street festival in the heart of Carnarvon celebrating culture, community and Country through local markets, live music, art and native food experiences.
8am - 1pm
Main Street/
Civic Centre
Gnulli Sounds on the Lawn
An evening of local and state talent coming together in celebration of the Gascoyne. Set on the lawn at Gwoonwardu Mia, this experience blends live music, art and food, showcasing the creativity, culture and connection that defines our region.
4pm - 8pm
Gwoonwardu mia
Sunday 24 May 2026
A full program of activations will unfold throughout the day at Gwoonwardu Mia, bringing together culture, creativity and community on Country. As the sun sets, the celebration continues along the Fascine with live music and a spectacular drone show lighting up the night sky.
Coming home to carnarvon with brooke blurton
Join us for a special evening with Brooke Blurton as she returns home to Carnarvon for an intimate conversation celebrating identity, connection and storytelling.
Brooke will share reflections on her journey, career and new book Big Love in a 30-minute conversation, followed by an audience Q&A. Selected participants will also have the opportunity to have their copy of Big Love signed.
10am
Gwoonwardu mia
Gnulli Festival Concert +
Drone Show & Skyshow Finale
The heart of Carnarvon comes alive as the Gnulli Festival builds to its biggest celebration across the Main Street and Fascine.
This free, all-ages event brings community together on Country for an unforgettable evening of music, culture and storytelling. Experience powerful cultural moments as Yinggarda and Baiyungu voices share stories that connect people, place and history—grounding the night in the true spirit of Gnulli, “All of Us / Two of Us.”
The Main Stage will come alive with an incredible line-up of live performances, featuring headline acts including Shane Howard and the Great Western Band, Proud Mary, Caravãna Sun, and the legendary Kankawa Nagarra (Olive Knight).
As the sun sets over the Fascine, the sky becomes the stage with a breathtaking drone show by Fremantle Biennale, weaving stories through light and movement above the water. The night will close with a spectacular skyshow finale, lighting up Carnarvon in a powerful celebration of culture, community and connection.
4pm - 8pm
Main Street - Fascine Town Beach
