Palmerston Youth Festival is returning after its huge success in 2023 which had over 7000 attendees.

Palmerston Youth Festival returns 6 – 12 July 2024!
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Draft 2024 program: 

Day 1 - 6 July : Geekfest Top End
Day 2 -7 July: NAIDOC Week Pool Party
Day 3 - 8 July: Pride
Day 4 - 9 July: Sportsfest
Day 5 - 10 July: Palmy's Got Talent
Day 6 - 11 July: Pamper Palmy 
Day 7 - 12 July: Palmerston Youth Festival Wrap Up Party with CYRIL

Palmerston Youth Festival 2023

FAQ

Food and drinks

Attendees are welcome to bring food and non-alcoholic drinks to all events. Food trucks will be available at some events.

Weather

In July the days are sunny, and the nights are mild. The weather couldn’t be better!

Services

Do you provide cloaking and storage?
Geekfest will accept Cosplay items but does not provide a cloaking or storage services for personal belongings. All other events will not have a cloaking or storage services for personal belongings

Will there be First Aid?
All events will have first aid officer available if needed. If you hurt yourself let one of the event staff know.

What about lost property?
Lost property can be handed in or collected from event staff.
Just identify your missing item to claim it if it has been handed in. Realise you’ve lost something after the event? All lost property will be taken to the Palmerston Recreation Centre and can be collected there, you can call 8935 9975

Prohibited items

The following items are prohibited at Palmerston Youth Festival: glass, sharp objects, aerosol cans, pets, alcohol and illegal substances. No professional photographic equipment, professional audio recorders or video cameras will be permitted. 

Zero tolerance 

We have a zero tolerance approach for any antisocial, aggressive, dangerous or intimidating behaviour, consumption and possession of alcohol, consumption and possession of any illicit substances. Any of these activities will result in immediate eviction from the event.

Accessibility 

Is there accessible parking?
Designated accessible parking will be available at all venues.

Are there accessible toilets?
Accessible toilets will be available at all venues.

Getting there

By Air
Darwin is serviced by most national carriers, with frequent flight routes and connections to most capital cities in Australia. Keep an eye on our Facebook for sale updates!

By Road
It's an epic road trip up north, with some incredible landscapes making for an unforgettable adventure with mates. Travel by car, campervan, or four-wheel drive across the red desert, stopping along the way to explore the NT's world-famous national parks, waterfalls and watering holes.
Keen to explore once you're here? 
https://northernterritory.com/drive

Accommodation
There are plenty of accommodation options resorts, hotels, motels, Airbnbs, backpacker accommodation as well as caravan parks and campgrounds.

There are two hotels based in the Palmerston CBD if you want to stay walking distance to the events.

Rydges
Quest (pet friendly)

Getting Around Palmerston
Palmerston CBD is just a 10-minute stroll from the bus depot. If walking's not your thing, a taxi, Uber or minibus will help get you around.

Public Bus
Blue Taxi 
Metro Minibus 

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