You are invited to come together for the opening of Yitpi Yartapuultiku - Soul of Port Adelaide - Aboriginal Cultural Centre - a new place to gather, share stories and celebrate Kaurna culture.

Join us for this FREE community event marking Parnatti (Autumn to Winter) and Waitpi (windy season) as we open Yitpi Yartapuultiku with a Cultural ceremony and performance, exhibitions, self-guided trail, Aboriginal maker stalls and family-friendly kid-zone activities. Explore the riverside grounds, nature playspace and trace ancient stories etched in sculpture and art curated by Aboriginal custodians.

Participate in artefact making and painting, hear music from Katie Aspel, Uncle Eddie Peters and Tilly Tjala Thomas or visit the exhibition spaces to hear about the design of Yitpi Yartapuultiku, hosted by Dr Julie Nichols from the School of Architecture at the University of South Australia.

Register your interest in attending today.

Getting there
During the community event there are no Parking spots available on site, we encourage you to park in surrounding streets and observe sign posted parking restrictions.

Port Plaza is making car parks available for the event in the section on the corner of Old Port Road and Hack Street opposite Joyce Snadden Reserve. There are also a large number of parking spaces available on Baynes Place.

Public transport options are available nearby with the Port Adelaide and Ethelton train stations both a 750m (10 min) walk away, and buses operating along Bower Road.

About

Yitpi Yartapuultiku is a living cultural centre grounded in Kaurna country. It’s a place for truth-telling, connection, creativity and community. Built with the guidance of local Elders, Yitpi honours Kaurna stories and provides a space where all people – Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal – can come together to learn, share, reflect and grow. From immersive exhibitions and artistic expression to cultural programs and education, Yitpi is a welcoming gateway to understanding Country, culture and community. It’s not just a building – it’s a place of belonging.

For more information about the project visit: cityofpae.sa.gov.au/about/major-projects/yitpi-yartapuultiku