A magical oasis of arts, culture and culinary delights!

Step into Festival Park, the beating heart of Darwin Festival 2025, where a world of wonder awaits. This vibrant hub transforms Civic Park into an enchanting playground of artistic adventure where everyone is invited.

Be captivated by the mesmerising Trumpet Flowers in the Kolsen Twilight Playground. This stunning installation by world-renowned Amigo & Amigo studio creates an interactive musical garden, blending light and sound in a spectacle you won’t want to miss.

Every night, the park comes alive with free entertainment showcasing the best of NT musicians and bands on the Darwin Port Bandstand, alongside captivating roving acts. Feast your eyes on new artworks by Larrakia artists Jason and Trent Lee adorning the INPEX Sunset Stage wall and Techy Masero’s innovative bamboo designs.

Indulge your senses at our curated selection of local food vendors, offering a mouthwatering journey through the Territory’s culinary landscape. From quick bites to leisurely feasts, every dish tells a story of our community’s passion and creativity. This year, we’re raising a glass to our new partner, Alice Springs Brewing Co, whose exceptional Territory-crafted beers add a refreshing twist to your Festival experience.

INPEX Sunset Stage is where you can experience some of the best music, family, comedy, magic and cabaret acts, all performed in the beautiful outdoor venue that comes alive each night of the Festival.

Come play, explore and connect at Festival Park – where every moment is infused with the magic of the Territory. Your Festival adventure starts here!

Venue Information and Opening Hours

Festival Park is open from Thurs 7 Aug to Sun 25 August, 5pm until late. Closed Mondays.

Entry is available from multiple points, including Smith Street and the end of Cavanagh Street.

This is a licensed venue. Under 18s are permitted with a parent or guardian. No BYO alcohol.

Site Map & Access Guide

Click here to view a map of the venue.

View our Festival Park Access Guide for a visual guide to the venue and what to expect when you arrive.

Festival Food & Bars

Available nightly from 5pm. Please note that bars and food vendors accept card payments only.

Click here for more information about Festival Food.

Box Office

Open 5pm until 15 minutes after the last performance (excluding Club Awi).
Closed Mondays.

Parking & Transport

Parking is available throughout the city. The closest multi-storey car park is the State Square Underground Car Park, located approximately 250 metres from the Smith Street entrance.

Festival Park is conveniently located next to the Darwin Bus Interchange, which provides services to various locations across Darwin. You can find more information regarding bus timetables here.

Accessibility Details

Festival Park is wheelchair accessible; however, it includes areas of grass terrain. Assisted wheelchair access is recommended.

Festival Park is a busy location with large crowd numbers, bars, and multiple food stalls. The space includes large lighting and art installations.

Accessible toilets are located between the Box Office and the food area, including gender-neutral facilities.

The closest designated accessible parking is on Harry Chan Avenue, adjacent to the bus terminal. An accessible drop-off point is available outside the main entrance on Smith Street.

Assistance dogs are welcome.

Hidden Disabilities Program

At Festival Park, Darwin Festival invites patrons with non-visible disabilities or conditions to wear a sunflower lanyard as a discreet way to indicate they may need extra support or understanding.

Free sunflower lanyards and complimentary earplugs are available at the Festival Park Box Office. We encourage patrons to visit the Box Office on arrival for assistance and to help ensure a comfortable experience.