Returning 4 to 10 July 2025

Palmerston Youth Festival returns 4 to 10 July 2026

2025 was our biggest PYF yet, with 9,995 attendees over 7 jam-packed days! We can't wait to provide you with a bigger festival this year. More details to come. 

 

What could you bring to Palmerston Youth Festival 2026?

Expressions of Interest open until 6 April 2026


We are looking for food vendors, entertainment and activity providers to be part of our biggest festival of the year and its opening event, Geekfest Top End. 
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Culture fest

Vendor expressions of interest are OPEN! Closing 6 April 2026. 

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EVENT DETAILS 

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

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

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

All events will have first aid officer available if needed. If you hurt yourself let one of the event staff know.

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

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.

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.

Designated accessible parking will be available at all venues.

Accessible toilets will be available at all venues.

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!

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
 

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)

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 

Major Sponsors

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