Youth Week

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Youth Week

Northern Beaches Youth Week takes place 9 - 17 April. We're celebrating throughout April!

Checkout our calendar of events below to find an activity for you

NSW Youth Week is an annual celebration of young people held in early April around the school holidays.
Northern Beaches Youth Week 2025 caters to a diverse range of interests, through large scale events to small workshops and niche activations, with young people involved in their planning and delivery.

It has been put on by a collaboration between Council and local youth services. Northern Beaches Youth Week 2025 includes the following two headline events:

Female singer with microphone and guitar

Northern Composure Unplugged is back in 2025. Unplugged is an acoustic competition for all Northern Beaches musicians aged 12-24.

Battle for the Beaches: 3×3 is a youth-focused and inclusive all-day 3×3 basketball tournament for young people aged 12 to 24

Young Writers' Competition invites students to write an original work of creative writing using a special hero word. This year's hero word is 'Change'.

What's On

Mon 12 May

4.00 PM - 5.45 PM

hobbyspace with headspace at Manly

hobbyspace is a creative hub for young people to explore different forms of art and self expression mindfully hosted by headspace. Ages 12 to 25 years old.

Manly Library in the Shelly Room, 1 Market Place Manly

Art and Culture, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Youth

Mon 12 May

4.00 PM - 5.00 PM

Youth Book Chat at Mona Vale

Join us for themed monthly meetups to discuss your latest reads and get some great recommendations. This group is for high school students in years 7 to 12.

Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street Mona Vale

Council Events, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth

Fri 30 May

5.30 PM - 7.00 PM

Open Mic Night

Come along to perform or support the community's talent.

Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly

Council Events, Youth Week, Seniors, Youth

Sun 1 Jun

9.00 AM - 1.00 PM

Bags to Riches

A market selling second hand goods from a suitcase, container or rug filled with items such as clothes, toys, household items, sporting equipment.

Walter Gors Park Howard Avenue Dee Why

Council Events, Halloween, Waste Reduction Events, Youth Week, Environment and Sustainability

Thu 5 Jun

4.30 PM - 5.30 PM

Local Author: John Ball

Join local author John S Ball as he discusses his scientific non-fiction, How to Solve AI with Our Brain: The Final Frontier in Science.

Warringah Mall Library, Level 2 / 145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale

Council Events, Authors Talk, Youth Week, Education and Learning

Tue 10 Jun

2.00 PM - 3.00 PM

Australian currency notes with piggy bank

Ways to reduce your Cost of Living - Information Session at Warringah Mall

Join Service NSW and learn how to access various savings, rebates and vouchers available to you!

Warringah Mall Library, level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale

Council Events, Youth Week, Disability, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Library Government Services Series, Seniors

Thu 12 Jun

3.00 PM - 5.00 PM

Gather at the Gallery: Kids

Join us for a free after-school drop-in program where young artists can explore hands-on activities.

Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly

Gather, MAG&M, Art and Culture, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events, Youth Week, Youth

Fri 27 Jun

5.30 PM - 7.00 PM

Open Mic Night

Come along to perform or support the community's talent.

Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly

Council Events, Youth Week, Seniors, Youth

Fri 25 Jul

5.30 PM - 7.00 PM

Open Mic Night

Come along to perform or support the community's talent.

Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly

Council Events, Youth Week, Seniors, Youth

Fri 22 Aug

5.30 PM - 7.00 PM

Open Mic Night

Come along to perform or support the community's talent.

Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly

Council Events, Youth Week, Seniors, Youth

Fri 19 Sep

5.30 PM - 7.00 PM

Open Mic Night

Come along to perform or support the community's talent.

Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly

Council Events, Youth Week, Seniors, Youth

Fri 24 Oct

5.30 PM - 7.00 PM

Open Mic Night

Come along to perform or support the community's talent.

Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly

Council Events, Youth Week, Seniors, Youth

Contact information

Northern Beaches Council Community Development

8495 6616

youth@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au