Gaming After Dark is a safe, action-packed and inclusive place for young people aged 12-17 to hang out and play casual setups, compete in low stakes e-sports competitions, socialise and make new friends. No registration required.
Casuarina Library
Last Friday of the month
6.30-8.30pm (entry via the courtyard)
- Friday February 27
- Friday March 27
- Friday April 24
- Friday May 29
- Friday June 26 + AMAZING XR VR * school holidays session
- Friday July 31
- Friday August 28
- Friday September 25 + AMAZING XR VR * school holidays session
- Friday October 30
- Friday November 27
100% FREE including snacks!
Exclusively for ages 12-17
Accessibility Information
- Gaming After Dark is held in the meeting room at Casuarina Library, which is directly across the road from 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 who are trained in first aid as well as 4 or 5 staff from Next Tier Gaming & Esports.
- Support workers are welcome.
Presented by Next Tier Gaming & Esports and City of Darwin Libraries with support from City of Darwin’s Youth Programs and Northern Territory Government.

