NYC is a powerful youth event, hosted by the Church of the Nazarene, which has been held in different locations for six decades. Taking place every few years, NYC provides an opportunity for high school students from the USA and Canada to be united for worship, discipleship, community outreach, and tons of fun.

NYC 2026 will be held July 1-5, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

NYC invites students to participate in plenary sessions with engaging speakers and creative artists, live concerts featuring top Christian recording artists, Ministry With Others service projects throughout Salt Lake City, interactive discipleship experiences, and a Recreation Hall filled with individual and group activities, games, and exhibits.

Students who have completed 8th grade through completed 12th grade at the time of the event are eligible to attend NYC.

Our policy is that all sponsors be at least 23 years of age at the time of the event. However, special circumstances (such as a young youth pastor on staff at a church) may be considered.

The total cost of NYC is determined by each District and will include the conference registration fee, travel expenses, lodging, meals, and any excursions being planned by the District. We will have more details soon.

Event registration is required to participate in any portion of NYC 2026. No individual without a name badge (provided to registered student/adult participants, staff, exhibitors, and volunteers), regardless of position or circumstance, will be allowed into the NYC areas of the event venues. Name badges will be checked by venue security personnel throughout the event. Please be sure to wear your name badge at all times and enforce this with your district’s students and sponsors.

To access venues, participants must pass through a security checkpoint. Venues will also provide a list of prohibited items that will not be allowed into the event.