North Australian Festival of Arts (NAFA)
Highlights
- Experience vibrant performances at NAFA, showcasing local and international talent against the stunning backdrop of Castle Hill.
- Savour powerful First Nations storytelling, connecting audiences to Australia’s oldest cultures through dynamic artistic expressions.
- Delight in cabaret under the stars at Strand Park, where tropical beauty meets an eclectic mix of arts and culture.
- Explore diverse voices and bold ideas at NAFA, inviting everyone to engage with creativity and community from late September.
The North Australian Festival of Arts (NAFA) is a dynamic celebration of arts, culture and community that lights up Townsville from late September to early October.
From cabaret under the stars to laugh-out-loud comedy, boundary-pushing theatre, mesmerising dance and vibrant visual art, NAFA showcases an eclectic mix of local and national talent alongside international acts including powerful First Nations performances, storytelling and cultural experiences that connect audiences to the world’s oldest continuing cultures.
With its central hub at the stunning Strand Park, framed by ocean views of Magnetic Island and the backdrop of Castle Hill, the festival offers the perfect blend of tropical beauty, creative energy and deep cultural connection.
Whether you’re a seasoned arts lover or simply looking to try something new, NAFA invites you to experience bold ideas, diverse voices and stories grounded in place, imagination and tradition.
Book early to secure your place at one of Northern Australia’s most exciting and culturally rich arts experiences.
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Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Features
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in large print is available.
- Digital communication materials (hard copy information also online) is available.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
- An appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog is available.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in Auslan.
- A low noise reception areas with hearing loss friendly acoustics and adequate lighting for viewing facial expressions (includes common areas which are free of background noise, background music) is available.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://nafa-tsv.com.au/about-us/accessibility/
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