North Australian Festival of Arts (NAFA) jobs and careers

About North Australian Festival of Arts (NAFA)

Since 2019, the North Australian Festival of Arts (NAFA) has grown into one of Australia’s leading regional arts festivals, celebrating creativity, culture and community in Townsville, Queensland. Each year, NAFA delivers a vibrant, city-wide program spanning music, theatre, dance, visual arts, storytelling and immersive experiences. The festival provides significant development and performance opportunities for artists, attracts hundreds of thousands of audience members, and delivers meaningful cultural, social and economic impact for the region. NAFA’s origins trace back to 2018, when Townsville was named an Event City for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. The success of Festival 2018 revealed a strong community appetite for major cultural events, leading to the establishment of NAFA as an annual festival in 2019. After six years under the stewardship of Townsville City Council, NAFA entered an exciting new chapter in 2025, transitioning to an independent organisation, Northern Arts. This evolution enables the festival to expand its impact, embrace innovation and partnerships, and continue championing regional artists and voices on a national stage. Grounded in place and driven by collaboration, NAFA is proudly North Australian connecting communities, amplifying diverse stories and showcasing the creative strength of the regions.