Join us in Nipaluna/Hobart from 19-21 October for DARK.
We acknowledge the Palawa people - carers of land, water and sky. We thank their elders, cultural knowledge keepers, cultural practitioners and community/family groups – past and present.
Sovereignty was never ceded.
In times of darkness we seek light. Small moments to cherish in an ever-changing world.
Join us for a dance that takes us from the infinite skies to the depths of the ocean.
Where we ask, what does it mean to be human in a world of binary opposites? Where polarisation is pulling people further away from a diverse ecosystem evolved over the passage of deep time.
How can we embed equanimity in our practice – the composure and calmness to act in a world of excessive light and constant noise. Where do we find this calm? Find hope within discomfort?
As we puncture yet honour the dark, we will delve into the study of intuition and creativity as essential, often overlooked, aspects of design and decision-making. Speakers will explore how intuitive thinking unlocks deeper insights, fosters innovation, and connects us authentically to our surroundings.
Let’s shine a light on what’s coming up.
VISIT THE FESTIVAL WEBSITE
FESTIVAL THEMES AND PROGRAM
The Festival program extends across four days and includes tours and events prior to the start of the main Festival program. A snapshot of the 2025 Festival program can be found on the Festival website. We look forward to releasing more information in the coming weeks.
FESTIVAL REGISTRATION
Register early to secure your spot, limited tickets are available for purchase. Early bird rates available until 12 August and registration will close 1 October unless sold out prior.
Festival pass includes attendance to Welcome to Country (Sunday), festival education sessions on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, onsite catering for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner on Monday and lunch and afternoon tea on Tuesday, plus first access to book for the Festival fringe tours and events. Tickets to the National Awards can be added here to your Festival pass or purchased separately.
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Festival Pass Types
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FULL PASS PRICE |
SUN PRICE |
MON PRICE
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TUES PRICE |
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AILA Members
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AILA Member includes Fellows, RLA and Affiliate members. |
$1195 |
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| AILA Graduate, Applicant and Retired Member |
Open to AILA Graduate members and applicants and AILA Retired members. |
$745 |
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| AILA Student Member |
Open to all AILA Student members. Join now. |
$495 |
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| Non-Member |
Non-member price. Become an AILA member. |
$1695 |
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| Day Pass - RLA & Fellow |
Price for 1x Festival Day Pass. Price varies between days. |
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$130 |
$650 |
$420 |
| Day Pass - Graduate, Applicant & Retired |
Price for 1x Festival Day Pass. Price varies between days. |
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$80 |
$405 |
$265 |
| Day Pass - Student |
Price for 1x Festival Day Pass. Price varies between days. |
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$55 |
$270 |
$175 |
| Day Pass - Non-Member |
Price for 1x Festival Day Pass. Price varies between days. |
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$185 |
$920 |
$595 |
National Awards Ticket
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Held on the evening of the 21 October, add your National Awards Ticket to your Festival registration. Save with the early bird rates.
Early Bird - $190 (Member) | $140 (Graduate/Applicant/Retired) | $110 (Student) | $235 (Non member)
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Group Booking
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Need to coordinate a group booking for the office for the Festival and/or National Awards? Please complete our Group Booking Form. This form must be completely filled before it can be processed including attendee details. Tickets can not be held. Any forms submitted by 12.08.2025 will be processed at the Early Bird rate.
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Members of built environment associations
Use code 25BUILT136 for 20% off the non member rate.
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Event contact
Direct event and registration enquiries to [email protected]
Important information
Group bookings are available, please complete our Group Booking Form. Please note you will need the following for all registrants to be able to confirm your booking: Name, Email address, Membership status and Dietary requirements. These will be processed on a Wednesday each week.
Registration for the Festival has been extended until Wednesday 8 October, don't miss out!
Delegate terms and conditions
All AILA Events are subject to our Delegate Conditions. Please review these before completing your event registration.