FAQ
General information
Who is Darwin Festival for?
Everyone! Our Festival is safe, inclusive and welcoming and audiences of all ages and demographics can binge on a fabulous array of artistic offerings. We offer something for absolutely everyone and encourage you to try something you might not normally see – we promise you’ll be surprised and delighted!
When is the Festival on?
Darwin Festival 2027 runs from Wednesday 5 – Sunday 22 August.
Where is the Festival held?
The beating heart of Darwin Festival is Festival Park, located on the corner of Smith St and Harry Chan Ave in the Darwin CBD. Our other key venues, including Darwin Amphitheatre at George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens, are in and around the CBD, with visual arts and performance works also held in venues across greater Darwin.
Festival news
How can I stay in the loop?
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Voucher/Credit Note/Promo Codes
I have a voucher or credit note. How do I redeem this?
To redeem a Darwin Festival Gift Voucher, enter the 16-digit code from your confirmation email into the ‘Pay with Voucher’ field at final checkout. The voucher credit will then be applied automatically to your booking.
How long is my gift voucher valid for?
Vouchers purchased after 1 January 2023 are valid for three years from the purchase date, as stated in your confirmation email. Vouchers from previous years were only valid for their respective Festival periods and cannot be used for the current Festival.
Supporting the Festival
I’d like to donate some money to the Festival
You can find out all you need to know about supporting us financially on our Donate page.
Feedback
I have some feedback I’d like to pass on
All feedback received in writing will be responded to within seven days of receipt. Please email hello@darwinfestival.org.au or post to GPO Box 570 Darwin NT 0801.
Have a question? Please call the Darwin Festival office on 08 8943 4200 or email hello@darwinfestival.org.au.