SA Youth Week (SAYW), South Australia’s biggest celebration of young people aged 12 to 25, will take place from 9 to 17 April 2026, supported by the Department of Human Services.
SAYW recognises the ideas, talents and contributions of young people in South Australia and includes a wide range of events and activities created by and for young people.
Kick off SAYW at Youth Fest!
If you’re aged between 12 and 25, join us at Youth Fest, the FREE launch event for SA Youth Week.
Expect live music, a free barbecue, hands-on workshops, skateboard demos, a young makers market and more!
- Date: Thursday 9 April
- Time: 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm.
- Venue: City Skate, West Terrace (next to Adelaide High School)
Showcase your creativity at the Youth Fest Makers Market
Are you into handmade crafts, love creating art and illustration, or run your own small brand or side hustle?
We’re looking for creative young people to showcase their work at the Youth Fest Makers Market. Stallholders must be available to exhibit from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm on Thursday 9 April 2026.
If you’d like to host a stall, complete this registration form to register your interest.
Applications close 20 March 2026.
SA Youth Week event calendar
SAYW features nine days of events and activities throughout South Australia, including arts, culture, sports and community-building initiatives.
Explore the SA Youth Week calendar and find an event near you!
Host your own SA Youth Week event
If you’re part of an organisation or group that is led by, or works with young people, host an SAYW event and submit it for inclusion in the SAYW calendar.
Register your event on the SAYW events calendar by 30 March 2026.
SA Youth Week resources
Download the range of resources, including logos and social media tiles, to help you promote your event and SA Youth Week on your website and social channels.
SA Youth Week 2026 grants
Grant applications have closed — 29 organisations were awarded up to $2,500 each to host events during SA Youth Week.
More than half of the projects will take place in regional and rural South Australia.
See the full list of 2026 grant recipients
Applications for 2027 SA Youth Week grants will open in late 2026.