Gaming After Dark

Gaming After Dark is a safe, action-packed and inclusive place for young people aged 12-17 to hang out with friends, play casual setups and compete in low stakes esports competitions.

⏰ 6:30pm – 8:30pm
📍 Casuarina Library (entry via the courtyard)
📅 Last Friday of the month
🔥 February to November 2026
💸 100% FREE including snacks – no bookings required!
👥 Exclusively for ages 12-17

Dates for 2026:

Friday February 27
Friday March 27
Friday April 24
Friday May 29
Friday June 26 + Amazing XR VR for our school holidays session
Friday July 31
Friday August 28
Friday September 25 + Amazing XR VR for our school holidays session
Friday October 30
Friday November 27

Presented by Next Tier and City of Darwin Libraries with support from Northern Territory Government.

Accessibility Information

📍 Gaming After Dark is held in the meeting room at Casuarina Library, which is directly opposite the road from the Bradshaw Terrace bus bays (the former Casuarina bus interchange).
📍 There is a carpark that has 2 allocated and signed wheelchair accessible car spaces approximately 50 metres from the building entrance.
📍 There are 3 x 15-minute drop-off zones directly in front of the building entrance.
📍 The room is wheelchair accessible with a ramp up to the entrance of the venue and room to move once inside.
📍 There is an accessible bathroom available.
📍 A light meal, usually sandwiches or snacks, is provided during the session and there is water available at any time.
📍 The main lights in the room are off but the room is lit by gaming consoles, computer screens and 2 neon light-stands.
📍 If you require assistance on the day, there will be City of Darwin staff working as well as staff and volunteers from Next Tier.
📍 Support workers are welcome.

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