Got questions? We’ve got answers. Whether you’re planning your visit, performing in the festival, or just curious about how it all works, our FAQs cover everything from ticketing and venues to accessibility and participation.
General
Can I perform at NAFA?
Artist registrations for 2025 have closed.
Keep an eye on our socials and subscribe to our newsletter for information about our next festival and artist registrations.
If you have any questions about registrations, please contact the NAFA team on 07 5690 2031 or info@nafa-tsv.com.au
I want to join the NAFA crew
NAFA is not currently recruiting. Follow our socials and subscribe to our newsletter for the latest information.
If you have any questions, please contact the NAFA team on 07 5690 2031 or info@nafa-tsv.com.au
What are the dates for NAFA 2025?
NAFA 2025 will be held from 24 September – 12 October.
Keep an eye on our socials and subscribe to our newsletter for the latest information.
If you have any questions, please contact the NAFA team on 07 5690 2031 or info@nafa-tsv.com.au
Help! I have lost something at a NAFA venue
All lost and unclaimed items will be located at the NAFA festival office at Enterprise House, The Strand.
If you wish to report an item lost or enquire about collecting a missing item, please contact the team on 07 5690 2031 or email us at info@nafa-tsv.com.au
Age Suitability
At NAFA, we do our best to provide you with warnings about show content and age suitability. However, as we are an open access festival, it is up to the artists to self-rate their shows, and we can’t guarantee the content and suitability in each performance. Please use your discretion when determining suitability for your child, as there will be no exchanges or refunds on tickets purchased.
Please see the below classifications to help you make an informed decision about what to watch.
All Ages (G)
The content is very mild in impact.
The G classification is suitable for everyone. G performances/events may contain classifiable elements such as language and themes that are very mild in impact.
Parental Guidance (PG)
The content is mild in impact.
The impact of PG (Parental Guidance) classified performance/event should be no higher than mild, but they may contain content that children find confusing or upsetting and may require the guidance of parents, teachers, or guardians. For example, they may contain classifiable elements such as language and themes that are mild in impact.
PG-rated content is not recommended for viewing by people under the age of 15 without guidance from parents, teachers, or guardians.
Mature Accompanied (MA 15+)
The content is strong in impact.
MA 15+ rated material contains strong content and is legally restricted to people over the age of 15. It contains elements such as sex scenes and drug use that could have a strong impact on the viewer.
A person may be asked to show proof of their age before attending an MA 15+ performance/event.
Children under the age of 15 may not legally watch MA 15+ rated material unless they are in the company of a parent or adult guardian. Children under the age of 15 who attend an MA 15+ performance/event must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian for the duration of the performance/event. The parent or adult guardian must also purchase the ticket for the child. The guardian must be over the age of 18 and exercising parental control over the child.
Restricted (R 18+)
The content is high in impact.
R 18+ material is restricted to adults as it contains content that is considered high in impact for viewers. This includes content that may be offensive to sections of the adult community. A person may be asked for proof of their age before attending an R18+ performance/event.
*All events are self-rated by festival performers. North Australian Festival of Arts is not liable for any incorrect rating. *
TICKETING
Do I have to buy a ticket for my baby or toddler?
Adult Shows
Some shows rated MA15+ and R18+ permit entry for babes in arms (children aged 12 months and under). Before deciding to bring a baby, please consider the loud environment and the possibility that an unsettled child could disrupt the performance.
If babes in arms are permitted for a particular show, the child must remain in the care of their parent or guardian at all times and must be held in their arms throughout the performance.
Show descriptions will clearly indicate if babes in arms are not allowed for that event.
Children’s Shows
Children aged 18 months and under may attend Kids and Family performances free of charge but still require a ticket*. These children must sit on the lap of an accompanying adult or carer for the duration of the show.
If you prefer your child (aged 18 months and under) to have their own seat, you will need to purchase a paid ticket.
*Please note: What’s in the Woods is specifically curated for very young audiences, including babies aged 0–18 months. This performance is exempt from the general policy above. All audience members, regardless of age, require a paid ticket for this show.
Children aged 18 months and under may attend Kids Day Out free of charge but still require an infant ticket.
Children aged 18 months and under will also need to be included in a signed waiver which will be emailed to all ticket holders prior to attending.