Access

Darwin Festival is committed to making our venues and events accessible to patrons with special needs.

Please advise box office staff of your needs when booking tickets. For additional information regarding access please call Darwin Festival on 08 8943 4200.

Wheelchair

Wheelchair Access
The majority of Darwin Festival events are accessible to wheelchairs or for people with limited mobility. Those venues are marked with the symbol above on each show listing. If this symbol is not displayed access may be limited. If you require assistance at an event please contact the festival on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 8943 4200.

No Music/Sound or Dialogue
Any Festival event which does not contain any music, sound or dialogue is marked with the symbol above.

May contain some music and or sounds in the background.

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Assistive Listening
The Darwin Entertainment Centre has Assistive Listening Systems installed in both venues and can
be used to amplify or enhance sound quality and eliminate background noise. Limited headsets are
available. Please advise box office staff when you book your ticket should you require a headset.
Please contact DEC box office directly, for further information on the operation of hearing loops.

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Guide dogs are welcome at every Darwin Festival event.

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AUSLAN Sign Interpreting
AUSLAN is the major sign language used by the Australian Deaf community. This service is provided courtesy of the Interpreting and Translating Service NT.

Accessible Parking
Limited accessible parking is available at most Darwin Festival venues.

Accessible Transport
Public Transport buses accommodate access for standard wheelchairs and light weight mobility aids. For more information please contact Public Transport Division on 08 8924 7666 or visit NT Transport Group for more information.

A limited number of Taxis are available in Darwin that can carry wheelchairs, electric scooters and mobility aids. Please call 131 008 to make your booking.