SCARPA Boulderfest 2026
**TEAM BOOKINGS - you can book individually, but if doing so, it is important that the team name field you enter is exactly the same across each booking - this will only be a question relevant to the 2 x Saturday team rounds.
***Refunds are available via Oztix and the event organiser up to 7 days before the event, please contact info@oztix.com.au. There is no need for XCover ticket insurance, unless you’d like the option of receiving a refund that sits outside of our above-mentioned refunds policy.
***No postage for merchandise is available, any and all items will need to be collected at the event during the event weekend.
*****Early bird tickets are sold out! UC Members, you can still use your unique barcode for a cheeky discount
Boulderfest is an annual bouldering festival held at Urban Climb’s landmark West End Boulder Hall in Brisbane on the first weekend of August. This social competition brings together Australia’s climbing community across competitive, social, and team formats, ending with a thrilling finals event. Boulderfest celebrates climbing as both a sport and a lifestyle, showcasing Urban Climb’s world-class routesetting while fostering creativity, inclusivity, and a strong sense of belonging for climbers and spectators of all abilities.
Climbing Categories & Formats
You should really read the climbing handbook. :---) for a detailed overview of everything Boulderfest.
- Competitive → top 6 climbs, with consideration to attempts on those. For a chance at finals qualifications and those wanting to challenge themselves.
- Social → top 6 climbs, simply top or flash (a top on your first attempt). For climbing with an emphasis on social activations.
- Teams of 2-4 only → your team’s top 12 climbs total, split evenly among you. Pairs = top 6 climbs each, trios = top 4 each, quartets = top 3 each. For those wanting to dress up and climb together with mates!
On the Day
Registration opens 1 hour before your round starts. Briefing starts 15 minutes before the round starts. Once the round starts, you'll have 2 hours to climb and score. Based on your feedback…
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We have added an additional competitive round
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Reduced total number of participants per round to ensure everyone has a bit more space to get on climbs.
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Simplified social and team formats and brought back social leaderboards.
Other stuff
Volunteering applications and finals tickets will have their own releases later this year. Active Urban Climb members can use their unique barcode for a discount during general sale.
*Climber Shirts sizing, included in your ticket and as a question in the order form. Please note, this is separate to our limited edition tee available for purchase. Shirt order will be made in June, so to guarantee your shirt size, grab your ticket before June 2nd!
Small - Body width: 47cm, length: 71cm
Medium - Body width: 52cm, length: 75cm
Large - Body width: 56.5cm, length: 78.5cm
Extra Large - Body width: 61cm, length: 82cm
