The Youth Affairs Council of WA presents...

💥 YouthFest: Colour Your Story 💥

Wrap up Youth Week WA with the ultimate celebration! YouthFest 2026 is all about celebrating your story, your creativity, and your voice. Come along for an afternoon packed with energy, connection, and inspiration. Whether you love music, art, performance, or just hanging out with friends, there’s something for everyone. Join us to express yourself, meet other young people, and be part of a community that celebrates what makes you unique.

The details:

📅 Thursday 16 April

⏰ 4–8PM

📍Perth Town Hall, Boorloo

🧑Ages 12-25

🎟️ Free! Registration required

What to expect:

🎶 DJ + live performances

🎨 Creative activities

🤝 Community stalls

🍕 Food provided

🙅 Alcohol-free event

🔥 Good vibes only

Note: This event is being photographed and filmed. By entering, you may be included in images used by YACWA. If you do not wish to be photographed, please speak to staff on the day.

Accessibility
♿️ This venue is wheelchair accessible and has accessible all gender toilets.

🧏‍♂️ Auslan interpreter on request

🤫 Low sensory space

🌺 You're welcome to bring along a parent, or support person - they just need to register

Getting there

The Perth Town Hall is located at 601 Hay St, at the east end of the Hay Street mall on the corner of Barrack Street. It is the red brick building with the clock tower.

🚎 Public transport: Perth Town Hall is a 6-minute walk from Perth Underground, and a 12-minute walk from Perth Busport. Red CAT bus stop and a taxi rank are adjacent to the venue.

🚗 Driving: The nearest City of Perth car parks are:

Pier Street, between Murray and Wellington Streets
Council House, 27 St Georges Terrace
Perth Concert Hall, Terrace Road

For more information, go to the City of Perth Parking website.

Under 18s & Child Safety

This event is closed to the public and is alcohol and drug free. We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for all young people.

To help us keep everyone safe:

🔹 All attendees under 16 will need to provide a signed parental consent form (we’ll send this out to you).
🔹 Event staff and volunteers have current Working with Children Check.

🔹Event Managers have completed child safeguarding training.

🔹 There will be event staff available throughout the night to provide support and ensure everyone feels safe and respected.

Why Ages 12–25?

This age range follows the standard definition of young people used by youth organisations across Australia. By including ages 12 to 25, we ensure the event is accessible to a broad spectrum of young people.

This event is supported by the Department of Communities.

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Further questions can be directed to Adelaide via adelaide@yacwa.org.au or call (08) 9227 5440.

This event will be taking place on Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar and we wish to pay our respects to Elders past and present. Always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.

Contact the host of YouthFest: Colour Your Story