North Australian Festival of Arts

03/06/2026

Since 2019, NAFA has transformed Townsville into a city-wide celebration of art, culture and community.

Last year, your support helped us:
• Deliver 193 free events across the city
• Support 651 artists and creative workers, with more than 50% local artists
• Contribute $8.2 million back into the local economy

As EOFY approaches, we're asking you to help us go further. This year we're working on projects that push into new territory — bigger in scale, deeper in community, more connected to the landscapes and cultures that make this part of the world extraordinary.

Make an impact: https://nafa-tsv.com.au/donate-to-nafa/

30/05/2026

With a voice unlike anyone else on earth 🎙️✨

Macy Gray is coming to NAFA for ONE NIGHT ONLY.

Following her sold-out 2024 Australian tour, the Grammy Award-winning artist behind I Try is bringing her unmistakable voice, huge hits and signature soul to Townsville for one iconic night.

Townsville Civic Theatre
Friday 2nd October 2026

🎟️ Tickets on sale now!

This one is going to move fast.
www.nafa-tsv.com.au

Presented by David M. Hawkins and Tomos Griffiths and NAFA

27/05/2026

❗𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐎𝐎𝐍❗

Last call for experienced bar operators to be part of NAFA 2026.

With thousands of attendees, a high-energy festival hub, and a diverse program of performances and experiences, this is your opportunity to be at the heart of the action.

Our vendors play a key role in bringing the NAFA experience to life and we’re looking for a bar operator who can deliver quality service and unforgettable moments.

𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝟐𝟗 𝐌𝐚𝐲.

👉 For more information and to apply, visit https://nafa-tsv.com.au/get-involved/vendors/

19/05/2026

For a few weeks each year, something begins to shift across our city.

Music drifts through the evening air.
People gather beneath the tropical sky.
Unexpected moments of connection emerge in ordinary places.

NAFA is an independent not-for-profit organisation, and every donation — large or small — helps keep the festival free, open and alive for everyone.

If you love what the festival brings to our city, consider making a tax-deductible EOFY donation.

Donate now: https://nafa-tsv.com.au/donate-to-nafa/

12/05/2026

HUGE 🔥 Townsville is showing up for live music! So good to see our friends Dream Fields QLD already 90% sold out 🙌

This kind of support is exactly what keeps live music and festivals thriving in regional Australia. Let’s help push them to 100% and send this one out with a bang 💥

Book tix: https://www.dreamfields.com.au/

🚨 DREAM FIELDS IS 90% SOLD OUT 🚨 Townsville… your energy has been NEXT LEVEL 🔥
We’re officially heading for a SELL OUT!

Only 12 days to go until we light it up together. Final tickets are on sale now at dreamfields.com.au
See you soon 👀

30/04/2026

A new chapter for the North Australian Festival of Arts.

We’re proud to announce Kyle Page as Artistic Director and Fabienne Cooke as Executive Director.

After two years contributing to NAFA in a part-time capacity alongside his leadership at Dancenorth, Kyle will step fully into the Artistic Director role from 2027.

Joining NAFA from Brisbane Festival, Fabienne Cooke brings extensive experience in partnerships, philanthropy and major festival delivery.

Together, they mark an important step forward for NAFA as we continue to grow our impact across North Queensland and beyond.

Please join us in welcoming Fabienne and recognising this next chapter with Kyle.

27/04/2026

The best time to experience Townsville?

Spring.

When the air is warm, the light stretches longer, and the city opens up from The Strand to the horizon line of Magnetic Island.

NAFA lives here across waterfront parklands and island landscapes.
A festival shaped by North Queensland. Bold, place-led and deeply connected to where it happens.

Stay in Townsville.
Experience the festival.
Then take the short ferry ride to Magnetic Island and keep exploring.

𝐍𝐀𝐅𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝟐𝟓 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭 - 𝟏𝟏 𝐎𝐜𝐭.

📷 Tourism and Events Queensland

16/04/2026

We’re calling for experienced bar operators to be part of NAFA 2026.

With thousands of attendees, a high-energy festival hub, and a diverse program of performances and experiences, this is your opportunity to be at the heart of the action.

Our vendors play a key role in bringing the NAFA experience to life and we’re looking for a bar operator who can deliver quality service and unforgettable moments.

Submissions close 29 May.

👉 For more information and to apply, visit https://nafa-tsv.com.au/get-involved/vendors/

14/04/2026

Got a thing for big ideas, sharp copy, smooth rollouts and colour-coded timelines?
Same.

NAFA is hiring a Marketing Manager to help deliver the campaigns and communications behind our bold, place-led festival of art, culture, community and unforgettable experiences.

If you’re equal parts creative thinker and get-it-done operator, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications close 11am Tuesday 28 April.

More details and to apply 👉 https://nafa-tsv.com.au/get-involved/join-the-team/

04/04/2026

𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐎𝐎𝐍!

We're looking for an outstanding full time Executive Director to help lead the future of the festival. This is a rare opportunity to help shape one of Australia’s most exciting regional arts organisations.

Working alongside the Artistic Director, the Executive Director will lead NAFA’s operations, finances, partnerships and organisational culture ensuring the festival continues to grow in ambition, reach and impact.

We’re looking for someone who can combine vision, leadership and practical ex*****on.

📍 Townsville, QLD
💼 Full-time
💰 $120k–$150k + super

If you’re passionate about culture, community and place, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications close this Sunday 5 April 2026.

More information: https://nafa-tsv.com.au/get-involved/join-the-team/