Youth X Festival has been operating for several years now. It showcases the creative talents of young people and provides a safe environment for them to celebrate. The day includes, rides, cool and relevant youth entertainment, skate and BMX demo's, stalls and information for young people, prizes, games, food, give aways and most importantly it is FREE!

Community Arts is a priority area identified in the Canterbury City Youth Social Plan. From consultations conducted with young people they identified a need for a forum to support and promote musical and creative arts. The recommendation by the community is for Council to provide avenues for young people to express themselves creatively and promote their involvement in Community Arts at festivals and events.

The "Youth X Festival" is normally held at Wiley Park. Past line ups included:

• Special Guest: Joseph Gatehau.  

• Performances from local artists: Chyrisolite, Downstairs Rising, Five Star Friday, Cyber X Tae Kwon Do and AfroBeat.  

• Skate and BMX demonstartions on a huge Half-Pipe

• Street Theatre, Puppetry and Drama

• Auto Spray Painting  

Please remember that all young people in Canterbury City get a say in Youth Week. Make sure to contact Canterbury Council's Youth Coordinator to ask how YOU can get involved. Alternatively Please visit our Youth Council page to find out more about becoming an active member of Canterbury.

On Saturday the 4th of April 2009 Canterbury's Youth 'X' Festival will be on again at Wiley Park Amphitheatre (Wiley Park Park, Wiley Park) - The home of Horizon theatre.