FAQs
General information
Who is Darwin Festival for?
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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?
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Darwin Festival 2024 runs from Thursday 8 – Sunday 25 August.
Where is the Festival held?
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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.
When is the 2024 Festival program released?
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Festival news
How can I stay in the loop?
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Subscribe to our e-news so you don’t miss a thing. You’ll be the first to hear of exciting program reveals, competitions and news. Subscribe here.
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Supporting the Festival
Can I become a partner?
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We love to tailor partnerships that meet our partners’ business objectives and we ensure every partnership with Darwin Festival is unique! For more information visit our Partnerships page.
I’d like to donate some money to the Festival
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You can find out all you need to know about supporting us financially on our Donate page.
How do I become a Friend of the Festival?
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Visit our Friends page for more information.
Getting involved
I’m an artist/performer – can I apply to be in the Festival?
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Darwin Festival is a fully curated event, with the artistic program being the result of the Artistic Director’s vision. However, Darwin Festival does invite expressions of interest from local artists every year. To find out more, visit our Artists page.
I’m interested in working at Darwin Festival
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Festival employment opportunities are featured on our Join the team page. Please check back for future openings.
Volunteering
I'd like to be a Darwin Festival volunteer
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For more information visit our Volunteers page or sign up to our e-news to be alerted to 2024 opportunities. Subscribe here.
Feedback
I have some feedback I’d like to pass on
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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 another question? Please call the Darwin Festival office on 08 8943 4200 or email hello@darwinfestival.org.au.
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