National Youth Convention will commence on Friday evening, 3rd April, and conclude on Sunday night, 5th April. The full schedule will be released in early 2026.

Tram: There is a free tram zone in the Melbourne CBD (including Docklands), which is close to the conference centre. (See Free Tram Zone Map). The tram stop closest to the venue is Queensberry St/Swanston St Tram Stop. See https://transport.vic.gov.au/ (https://transport.vic.gov.au/)for tram lines and times. Those travelling in the free tram zone do not need a myki. Metro Train: The closest train stations to the conference centre are State Library Station (4 min walk to venue) and Melbourne Central Station (8 min walk to venue). See https://transport.vic.gov.au/ (https://transport.vic.gov.au/)for train lines and times. Myki: Outside of the free tram zone, all metro train and tram users need a myki which can be purchased online ahead of time or at staffed train stations. Under 18s can travel free on all public transport with a Youth myki that can be purchased for $5. From Melbourne Tullamarine airport: There is a Skybus that regularly runs from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne City (Southern Cross Station), which is inside the free tram zone. See https://www.skybus.com.au/ (https://www.skybus.com.au/)for Skybus tickets and timetabling. From Avalon airport: There is a Avalon City Express Skybus that runs from Avalon Airport through Werribee and Melbourne City (Southern Cross Station). See https://www.skybus.com.au/avalon-city-express/ (https://www.skybus.com.au/avalon-city-express/)for Avalon City Express Skybus tickets and timetabling.

There will be no centrally organised accommodation. Each person or youth group will need to organise their own hotel booking.

There are many hotels near Arrow on Swanston. There are also numerous airbnbs located throughout Melbourne CBD and Carlton Area. Nearby Hotels: - Rydges on Swanston - Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton - Ibis Melbourne Swanston Street - Novotel Melbourne Central - Brady Hotels Central Melbourne - Plum Carlton Serviced Apartments - Essence Hotel Carlton - City Limits Hotel / Studio Apartments

Make sure to have a read of our NYC 2026 Leader's Guide below!

The Afterburner at NYC26 will be held at Archie Brothers in Docklands on Saturday night from 9:30pm - midnight. This is a social event open to all atendees that includes food, as well as unlimited arcade games, bowling, laser tag, dodgem cars, VR, and more. Whether you are a teenager or a young adult, you do not want to miss this!! Tickets are on sale for $40.

The ACTIVATE Afternoon is open to a small group of young people who are passionate and ready to take their faith to the streets. You will be led and mentored by our UPCA Evanglists to share the gospel and pray with people. Each registrant will receive a special t-shirt to wear on the afternoon and also keep as a memento.