25 Sept - 11 Oct 2026 | Townsville, QLD

Donate to NAFA

We’re finalising donation options, so check back soon to make your impact. Your support helps bring world-class performances, community programs, and unforgettable experiences to life. Join us in celebrating creativity and culture in North Queensland.

Something special happens here and you make it possible

NAFA is proud to bring world-class performances, vibrant community programs, and unforgettable arts experiences to Townsville each year. Your support ensures we can continue to grow our festival, engage local communities, and celebrate creativity in all its forms.

We’re currently finalising our donation options and information. Details on how to donate will be coming soon.

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Thank you for helping us keep the arts alive and thriving in North Queensland!

Each year, our city transforms.
Music drifts across The Strand. Parks become stages. People gather to share moments that feel unexpected and unforgettable.

For a few weeks, Townsville feels different — more connected, more alive, more inspired.

But festivals like this don’t simply appear.
They exist because people like you believe art matters.

As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, the North Australian Festival of Arts (NAFA) relies on the support of our community to bring these experiences to life.

Make a tax-deductible donation today and help keep the festival thriving.

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What your support makes possible

🎭 Support Artists
Your donation helps artists and creative workers bring extraordinary performances to Townsville.

🌏 Keep Arts Accessible
Your support keeps festival experiences accessible for the whole community.

❤️ Strengthen Our Community
Your contribution creates the shared cultural moments that bring our city together.

Everything that happens during the festival — every performance, every moment, every shared experience — is made possible by a community that believes creativity belongs here.

If the festival has ever made you feel proud of our city, we invite you to be part of its future.

The North Australian Festival of Arts (NAFA) is a registered charity and not-for-profit organisation. Donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Your support helps ensure the festival remains accessible, inclusive, and vibrant for years to come.

OUR 2025 DONORS

A massive thank you to our very first group of generous donors for supporting the North Australian Festival of Arts 2025:

  • Wesley Enoch AM and David McAllister AC
  • Kyle Page, Amber Haines and family
  • Tim Fairfax AC and Gina Fairfax AC
  • Umair Minhas
  • Hooper-Nguyen family
  • Dr Maggie Mackay on behalf of the Netta and Norman Niven Endowment

If you’d like to make a meaningful contribution to the North Australian Festival of Arts, please email us at info@nafa-tsv.com.au