Be the heartbeat of Darwin Festival 2026!
Friends are essential to our vibrant Festival community. By becoming a Friend of the Festival, or a Best Friend, you're supporting and celebrating arts and culture while creating unforgettable memories. Enjoy early access to hot tickets, exclusive discounts, Festival magic, insider perks, and more.
Join today to enjoy all the benefits and help keep Darwin Festival thriving!
Join today to enjoy all the benefits and help keep Darwin Festival thriving!
Friend of the Festival 2026
$99
Early access to hot tickets:
- Be the first to secure seats for Darwin Festival's most anticipated shows!
- Explore the full program* and curate your perfect Festival experience before the general public.
- Exclusive 3-day booking period: Friday 22 – Sunday 24 May
Fantastic Discounts:
- 15% off 2 full-price tickets per event*
- Multipack Discount: 15% off when booking 4+ events in one transaction* (non-Friends: 10%) Login to your Darwin Festival account online, visit the box office, or call to book.
VIP treatment:
- Priority entry for you and a guest at INPEX Sunset Stage events
- Special Friends prices on beverages at Festival Park bars
- Free entry for two to Club Awi every Friday and Saturday night*
Insider access:
- Be the first to receive program updates, special offers, and artist insights
- Exclusive Friends Party at the Park with Artistic Director Kate Fell
- Digital Program Guide emailed to you at 9pm on 21 May
- The 2025 Program Guide delivered to your door (for members who join before 21 May)
Extra friendly perks:
- Digital membership card, downloadable to your Wallet
- Complimentary reusable BetterCup for use throughout the Festival
- Special discount on Darwin Festival Gin 2026 Edition from Willing Distillery
* Exclusions and conditions may apply. Details of Friends discounted prices are available immediately after Program Launch.
Best Friend of the Festival 2026
$160
Red hot perks:
- Besties Inside Info - Receive Artistic Director’s top picks and curated Hot Pick Packages direct to your inbox.
- Besties Booking Privileges – Early access to book cabaret tables at INPEX Sunset Stage for you and up to 3 friends. (Bookings limited)
Early access to hot tickets:
- Be the first to secure seats for Darwin Festival's most anticipated shows!
- Explore the full program* and curate your perfect Festival experience before the general public.
- Exclusive 3-day booking period: Friday 22 – Sunday 24 May
Fantastic discounts:
- 15% off 2 full-price tickets per event*
- Multipack Discount: 15% off when booking 4+ events in one transaction* (non-Friends: 10%) Login to your Darwin Festival account online, visit the box office, or call to book.
VIP treatment:
- Priority entry for you and a guest at INPEX Sunset Stage events
- Special Friends prices on beverages at Festival Park bars
- Free entry for two to Club Awi every Friday and Saturday night*
Insider access:
- Be the first to receive program updates, special offers, and artist insights
- Exclusive Friends Party at the Park with Artistic Director Kate Fell
- Digital Program Guide emailed to you at 9pm on 21 May
- The 2025 Program Guide delivered to your door (for members who join before 21 May)
Extra friendly perks:
- Digital membership card, downloadable to your Wallet
- Complimentary reusable BetterCup for use throughout the Festival
- Special discount on Darwin Festival Gin 2026 Edition from Willing Distillery
Event invitations:
- Darwin Festival Program Launch – You and a guest are invited to our official Program Launch on Thursday 21 May 2026 (RSVP required)
- End-of-Year Celebration – Join us to toast the Festival’s success at our end of year Wrap Party! (RSVP required)
* Exclusions and conditions may apply. Details of Friends discounted prices are available immediately after Program Launch.