Accessibility

We want as many people as possible to experience the magical moments of Darwin Festival.

We are committed to welcoming and including artists and audiences of all abilities to our events.

To provide feedback and suggestions please contact us:

Phone 08 8943 4222
Email access@darwinfestival.org.au
National Relay Service 1800 555 660 (free from landlines) or relayservice.gov.au

Darwin Festival’s Access program is proudly supported by

2024 Festival Program

The Darwin Festival program guide is available for download in the following formats:

Large print Word
Large print PDF

You can also download and print the full printed Program Guide and useful pages through the links below:

Darwin Festival 2024 Program Guide
2024 Festival Map & Venues
2024 Daily Diary

Booking tickets

Tickets are available through the website. You can also call us directly on (08) 8943 4222 or email at access@darwinfestival.org.au

Companion Cards

Darwin Festival supports the Companion Card program. Companion Card holders are entitled to concession-priced tickets and a complimentary ticket for their companion.

How to book Companion Tickets

To book your tickets, please contact us at (08) 8943 4222 or send an email to access@darwinfestival.org.au. Before contacting us, please ensure that you have your companion card details readily available.

If you are booking a companion ticket via email, kindly attach a photo of your companion card OR provide your companion card number and expiry date.

Venue Accessibility

Please visit our venues page for detailed accessibility information. While the majority of our venues are accessible, there may be a few exceptions.

Browse all Darwin Festival Venues here.

For further information, please contact access@darwinfestival.org.au.

Auslan Interpretation

We have partnered with Deaf Connect and Auslan Stage Left to provide Auslan interpretation for select performances. Please see the full list below.

Assistive Listening

Events at Darwin Entertainment Centre can offer assistive listening technology, which can amplify or enhance sound quality via hearing aids, headsets or other devices.

Please contact us on 08 8943 4222 or via email to access@darwinfestival.org.au to book.

Accessibility Symbols

The symbols outlined on this page indicate the accessibility of an event.

If the wheelchair symbol is displayed on an event page, the venue is wheelchair accessible. If the symbol is not displayed, level access may be limited.

Detailed information about our venues, including accessibility information, can be found on our Venues page.

Please note City of Darwin Teddy Bear’s Picnic, Festival Park and Darwin Amphitheatre are suitable for assisted wheelchair access.

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When this symbol is displayed, the venue has an accessible toilet facility.

When this symbol is displayed the performance includes an Auslan Interpreter.

Book your tickets as normal then make yourself known to our staff as you arrive at the venue. They will direct you to the seats with the best view of the interpreter. If you are a larger group please email us at access@darwinfestival.org.au.

Amy Hetherington
Tue 13 Aug 8:45pm
INPEX Sunset Stage, Festival Park

Queer PowerPoint
Fri 16 Aug 5.15pm
INPEX Sunset Stage, Festival Park

Cirque Bon Bon
Fri 16 Aug 7pm
INPEX Sunset Stage, Festival Park

Palmerston Laugh Out Loud
Sat 17 Aug 5.30pm
Goyder Square, Palmerston

Proudfoot and Friends
Sat 24 Aug 5.30pm
INPEX Sunset Stage, Festival Park

Events with this symbol do not contain any music sound, or dialogue.

The following exhibitions have 100% visual content:

Colour Conference
Fri 23 Aug – Sat 7 Sep
Tue – Sat 10am – 2pm
Tactile Arts Studio and Gallery

Pujiman Wanti
Tue 6 – Tue 20 Aug
Tue – Fri 10am – 5pm
Sat 10am – 2pm
Paul Johnstone Gallery

Rita & Julie
Thu 8 Aug – Sat 7 Sep
Thu – Sat 10am – 5pm
Coconut Studios

SALON Des Refusés
Thu 8 – Sat 24 Aug
Thu – Sat 10am – 5pm
Darwin Waterfront

Spinifex Arts Project
Fri 9 – Sun 18 Aug
Fri – Sun 10am – 4pm
Visitor Centre, George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens

Wendy Hubert
Thu 8 – Sat 17 Aug
Wed – Sat 10am – 2pm
Tactile Arts Studios and Gallery

Wurrandan Marawili
Sat 3 – Sat 17 Aug
Tue – Fri 10am – 5pm
Outstation Gallery
Sat 10am – 2pm

Events with this symbol are partially subtitled or include dialogue, background music and/or sounds.

The following events and exhibitions have 50% visual content:

2024 Telstra NATSIAA
Sat 22 Jun 2024 – Mon 27 Jan 2025
10am – 4pm daily
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

Cloud Split
Fri 16 Aug 7pm
Sat 17 & Sun 18 Aug 3pm & 7pm
Tracks Dance Studio

I Wish…
Tue 13 Aug 6pm
The Playhouse, Darwin Entertainment Centre

Lost Dogs’ Disco
Thu 8 – Sun 25 Aug
Tue – Sun 5pm – 9pm
Kolsen Twilight Playground, Festival Park

Matt Sav
Fri 2 – Thu 22 Aug
Wed – Fri 10am – 4pm
Sat 10am – 12pm
UNTiTLED gallery+studio

The Mirror
Thu 8 – Sat 10 Aug 7pm
Sun 11 Aug 8.45pm
INPEX Sunset Stage, Festival Park

Ngini Ngawula Pikaryingini (Our Stories)
Fri 9 – Thu 15 Aug
10am – 5pm daily
Reflection Room, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Esplanade Darwin

Party Ghost
Wed 21 – Fri 23 Aug 8pm
Sat 24 Aug 4pm & 8pm
Sun 25 Aug 8pm
Brown’s Mart Theatre

POD
Thu 8 Aug 6.30pm
Fri 9 Aug 5pm & 7.30pm
Sat 10 Aug 11am & 6.30pm
Studio Theatre, Darwin Entertainment Centre

Prompt
Wed 14 – Fri 23 Aug
10am – 2pm daily
Nan Giese Gallery, CDU

Song Spirals
Tue 6 Aug 6pm
Wed 7 – Fri 9 Aug 6pm & 8pm
Sat 10 & Sun 11 Aug 1pm, 3pm, 6pm & 8pm
Brown’s Mart Theatre

Wayfinder
Fri 9 Aug 8pm
Sat 10 Aug 5pm
The Playhouse, Darwin Entertainment Centre

Events with this symbol contain minimal language and are suitable for audiences who speak English as a second language.

The following events contain minimal language: