Coming Soon · YOUTH CULTURE · OPPORTUNITY · COMMUNITY
Portland
Youth Energy. Real Opportunity. Global Possibility.
DateSaturday, October 17, 2026
VenueVenue To Be Announced · Portland, Oregon
Doors9:00 am
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MORE THAN A FESTIVAL
Opportunity, Culture & Youth Energy.
A two-day youth culture, opportunity and community festival connecting entertainment with education, careers, entrepreneurship, leadership, wellness and impact.
GOYA Fest is a youth-centered festival and opportunity platform where music, culture, competition, learning, career access, entrepreneurship, leadership and community action come together. Update this page with the final venue, program, lineup, ticketing, travel and participation details.
From live performance and youth competitions to careers, education, entrepreneurship, wellness, leadership and service, this event is designed to turn festival energy into real access, connection and long-term community impact.
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Music and Live Performances
Youth Competitions
Career and Education Zone
Entrepreneurship Marketplace
Technology and Innovation
Sports and Wellness
Community Impact Activities
International Food and Culture
Sponsor and Partner Activations
ARTISTS · DJS · SPEAKERS · PERFORMERS
The GOYA Fest Lineup.
Explore the artists, DJs, speakers, mentors, performers and youth creators shaping this GOYA Fest experience.
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Performance · Music & Culture
Youth Artist Showcase
TBAG
Competition · Youth Competition
GOYA Talent Finals
TBAY
Speaker · Leadership
Youth Opportunity Keynote
TBAC
Workshop · Opportunity
Careers & Entrepreneurship Lab
TBAITINERARY · PROGRAM · RUN OF SHOW
Plan Your Event Day.
Times and performers may change as final production details are confirmed.
Guest Experience · Festival Entrance
Festival Gates Open
Opening · Main Stage
GOYA Fest Opening Celebration
Careers & Education · Opportunity Zone
Youth Opportunity Programming
Entertainment · Main Stage
Performances and Competitions
Finale · Main Stage
Day One Closing Celebration
CUSTOMIZED FOR THIS CITY
Activities & Activations.
Each host city can feature different activities based on local schools, demographics, culture, partners and audience interests.
GOYA Opening Celebration
All Guests
- Time
- TBA
- Location
- Main Stage
- Access
- Included
Youth Talent Competition
Youth Participants
- Time
- TBA
- Location
- Competition Stage
- Access
- Registration Required
Career Discovery Lab
Students and Young Adults
- Time
- TBA
- Location
- Opportunity Zone
- Access
- Included
Entrepreneurship Pitch Challenge
Young Entrepreneurs
- Time
- TBA
- Location
- Innovation Zone
- Access
- Application Required
Global Give Back Activity
Registered Participants
- Time
- TBA
- Location
- Impact Zone
- Access
- Included
Health and Wellness Experience
All Guests
- Time
- TBA
- Location
- Wellness Zone
- Access
- Included
REPRESENT YOUR SCHOOL
Registered Schools.
Schools will appear as registrations are approved.
THE HEART OF THE EVENT
Youth Opportunity Districts.
Dedicated zones connect youth and families with careers, education, entrepreneurship, technology, wellness, culture, service, leadership, competitions and community resources.
Youth Opportunity District
Careers, education, training and internships
Innovation District
Technology, entrepreneurship and creator opportunities
Culture District
Music, dance, fashion, food and global expression
Community Impact District
Service, wellness, leadership and nonprofit programs
GOYA Youth Opportunity ChallengeParticipation · Leadership · Creativity · Service · Community Impact
PREMIUM WAYS TO EXPERIENCE GOYA FEST
Premium, Leadership & All Access.
Premium Festival Pass
Priority entry, premium viewing and exclusive hospitality
View Ticket OptionsYouth Leadership Experience
Leadership reception, mentoring and special sessions
View Ticket OptionsPartner and Sponsor Hospitality
Private networking and activation support
View Ticket OptionsAll Access Production Experience
Approved backstage and production learning access
View Ticket OptionsBUILD YOUR PERFECT EVENT EXPERIENCE
Tickets & Add-Ons.
Competition Registration
Access to selected GOYA Fest competitions
Professional Portrait Package
Digital festival portrait and creator assets
Career Fast Track
Priority access to selected career and mentor sessions
Merchandise Bundle
Official GOYA Fest apparel and keepsakes
Coming Soon
Potential options may include General Admission, youth and school group registration, premium viewing, leadership access, competition registration, career fast-track sessions, creator experiences, hospitality, parking and merchandise bundles. Availability varies by event.
PLAN THE JOURNEY
Venue, Travel & Transportation.
Venue To Be AnnouncedPortland, Oregon, United States
Interactive map details will be added after venue confirmation.
Travel Overview
Travel, hotel, airport, transit, accessibility and arrival guidance will be updated as venue and production plans are finalized.
GOYA Fest Host Hotel
Official room block and festival information
Hotel DetailsPartner Hotel
Additional guest accommodation option
Hotel DetailsPublic Transit
Festival transit information will be published when the venue is confirmed
Rideshare
Dedicated pickup and drop-off information will be posted
Parking
General, accessible and partner parking plans will be announced
THE COMMUNITY AROUND THE EVENT
Marketplace, Sponsors & Partners.
Sponsors
View / Join Sponsors →Partners
Schools and UniversitiesCommunity OrganizationsGovernment and Workforce PartnersMedia and Cultural Partners
View / Join Partners →Vendors
Youth EntrepreneursFood and Beverage VendorsFashion, Art and Cultural VendorsCommunity Resource Exhibitors
View / Join Vendors →Media
View / Join Media →Creatives
View / Join Creatives →Volunteer Teams
View / Join Volunteer Teams →LOCAL EVENT LEADERSHIP
Meet the Event Team.
Connect with approved city leadership and school organizers through their public GOYA profiles.
Event leadership profiles will appear as city and school assignments are confirmed.
TAKE THE ENERGY HOME
GOYA Fest Merchandise.
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Official GOYA Fest T-Shirt
$35GOYA
GOYA Fest Hoodie
$65GOYA
Youth Opportunity Journal
$20GOYA
Festival Photo Package
$25
YOUTH CULTURE · OPPORTUNITY · IMPACT
Your GOYA Fest Journey Starts Here.
Attend, compete, perform, learn, volunteer, vend, sponsor, partner or help bring GOYA Fest to your community.
