Festival Park
Cnr Smith St & Harry Chan Ave, Darwin
Venue Information and Opening Hours
Festival Park is open from Wednesday 5 August to Saturday 22 August, from 5 pm until late. It is closed on Mondays.
Entry is via the Smith Street Gate, the end of Cavanagh Street, and the City of Darwin Civic Centre car park.
This is a licensed venue. Under 18s are permitted with a parent or guardian. No BYO alcohol.
Festival Food & Bars
Bars and food stalls are open daily from 5 pm until late. Explore our food options on our Festival Food page.
Please note that bars and food vendors accept card payments only.
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.
Prams and Babes in Arms
Prams are permitted within the park; however, there is no designated pram parking available. For children’s events at the Sunset Stage, prams may be parked within the venue in designated areas as directed on arrival.
Children under 24 months may attend most Festival events free of charge, provided they do not occupy a seat and remain on the lap of a parent or guardian. Please note that this babes in arms policy does not apply to events rated 18+.
Age restrictions, including any exceptions to the babes in arms policy, may vary between events. Please check the individual event listing for full details before attending.
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.
Venue accessibility information
Entrance
The main entrance to the venue has step-free access suitable for people using mobility aids.
Car parking
There is designated wheelchair accessible car parking at this venue.
Wheelchair accessible parking is located: Closest 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.
Drop off point
Safe wheelchair accessible drop off/pick up area in close proximity to the venue entrance.
Box Office
The venue has a box office available.
The box office has an accessible lowered counter.
No counter hearing loop service available at box office.
Toilet facilities
Designated wheelchair accessible unisex toilet/s.
Food and Drink
The accessible food and drink services are located: Accessible via ramps; however, this route includes grassed areas and unsealed pathways.
Additional information
Please note that performance space accessibility may differ from the main venue. Please check the details of the performance space specific to your performance.
Darwin Festival is committed to continually improving accessibility measures. Please reach out if you have any concerns.
Venue information
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Facilities
- Licenced bar facilities
- Food facilities
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Venue age restriction
Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
Performance spaces
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Shows
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Family • Theatre
Birmba
Three birds, one voice – protecting Country through story and play
- 15 Aug
- 5:15pm
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Dance • Family • Music
K-Pop Spectacular
M3 Dance
Join the world’s favourite K-pop trio for an unforgettable dance party
- 8 Aug
- 5:15pm
