Youth Fest is all about giving things a go
Youth Fest is a free event for rangatahi aged 12 to 24, with activities, workshops and experiences covering sport, creativity, culture, wellbeing and useful skills for everyday life.
What you can try
Get a fresh barber cut or have your nails done. Step into the ring for a boxing workshop, slow things down with yoga, learn barista skills or jump into a whole new world with VR.
You can also try acting and improv, writing, zine and sticker making, music, art therapy and more. There’ll be activities and workshops around mindfulness, relationships, budgeting, goal setting and other useful life skills too.
Grab a Youth Fest passport
Pick up your Youth Fest passport when you arrive and collect stamps as you make your way around the festival. The more you try, the more freebies you can unlock.
Youth Fest is a chance to discover something you’re into, learn a new skill, meet new people and connect with local groups and services that can help you now or down the track.
Bring your mates, follow whatever catches your eye and see where the day takes you.
When
Saturday, 26 September 2026 | 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM