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Live, local, original music to welcome your weekend. Embrace the perfect weather in the relaxing atmosphere of the Brown’s Mart Courtyard for 12 weeks of the best soloists and laid back duos in Darwin

April Cheese Club: Unleash your taste buds with options to savour some of the finest cheeses you will find. The cheeses this month are San Simón Da Costa PDO; Cáis Gabhar by Lilyarra; Saint-Nectaire

Highlights: Authentic cultural showcase: Thai Traditional knowledge sharing, crafting, weaving, traditional dress photo booth (present at the Cultural Centre). Family-friendly activities: Wet zone

The Austin Lane Markets are a boutique, meet-the-maker style city market that boasts locally made and sourced Territory products. The market runs on the first Wednesday of the month from May to August

Masters Swimming NT is excited to be hosting the 47th annual Masters Swimming Australia National Championships in Darwin in May. Come and join them in the heart of Australia’s tropical north for this

Join international DJ and social media star Dom Whiting, aka DJ on a Bike, for his first-ever Australian Drum and Bass bike ride through the streets of Darwin. Starting at 4pm, cycle, scoot, walk or

Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival is an annual community festival held along a 2km stretch of Nightcliff Foreshore in Darwin, welcoming in the Top End dry season. In 2023 it was celebrated as the Sunbuild

BASSINTHEGRASS is the Territory’s biggest and longest-running tropical music festival! On the 18th of May, 2024, it will be back at Mindil Beach bringing a a truly tropical music delight! With massive

A celebration of First Nations culture right in the heart of Darwin City. Darwin’s only First Nations led festival returns in May 2024 with a program of free and ticketed events celebrating age-old

Darwin, it's time to get excited as the Top End Gin Festival returns to take over the Darwin Ski Club, Bundilla Beach. SRO Events, Charlies of Darwin and Darwin Ski Club have partnered together to

A tribute to Kumanjai Lewis, hosted by Steven Oliver A favourite on the Festival calendar, join us as we wrap up Garrmalang Festival 2024 with a very special Big Black Dot Comedy Spectacular honouring

Nepal Festival NT 2024 is a celebrated and award-winning festival, recognized as one of the most iconic gatherings in Darwin. It is a vibrant showcase of Nepali culture, tradition, and cuisine

The 51st annual NT City2Surf is back with in 2024. This year's fun run features all your favourite City2Surf road races 12km, 4km run or walk and Marathon4Kids 1.195km, plus we'll celebrate 51 Runs

The streets and laneways of Darwin will come alive this Autumn as a line-up of the best venues transform into an Urban Cellar Door for you to visit on a self-guided trail. How does it work you ask

Get ready to celebrate the vibrant culture of Ireland right here in Darwin! The NT Irish Association proudly presents the second annual Irish Music Festival this King's Birthday long weekend at The

The Hidden Valley Motor Sports Complex is coming alive once again with an incredible program of world-class motorsport and entertainment as part of the betr Darwin Triple Crown. Strap yourselves in

Darwin Pride 2024 is all about celebrating the differences that connect us. The city will come alive with a whole host of events that show off the best of Top End queer culture. They'll also be

In 2024 the NT Writers Festival returns to lush Larrakia land for four inspiring days of talks, performances, workshops and children’s programs at the Museum and Art Gallery of the NT. Bringing people

Kindness Festival 2024 "Ripples of Kindness" is the latest instalment of the biggest International Student led Festival in the Territory. Kindness Festival showcases the rich multicultural community

The Territory’s biggest social and sporting event sees over 40,000 racegoers in attendance each year for all the colour, fashion and excitement of thoroughbred racing in the Top End, culminating in

The Top End's biggest platform for emerging arts returns with it's annual open-access program presenting more than 10 art forms across 20+ venues from hundreds of creatives. Tickets on sale 1 May 2024

What could be better? A blue-sky day of rugby on green fields! Pull on the boots to have a run on the paddock with your mates. Or sit back and soak up the spirit of mateship and love of the game. Then

Get ready for the ultimate seaside soirée! At the stunning Darwin Ski Club for another epic edition of the Darwin Cocktail Festival. It's a day of pure bliss with 1 Day, 1 Venue, and an impressive

One of the highlights of the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair each year is Country to Couture – where First Nations textiles, fashion and art collide to create a colourful showcase of collections from

There’s no better time to be in the tropical Top End than during Darwin Festival each August, where a fabulous festival wonderland awaits you. Balmy nights under twinkling Festival lights provide the

Experience the rich diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, design and culture at the 18th Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF)! Returning in August 2024 to the Darwin Convention Centre

The Darwin Lions Beer Can Regatta is an annual event not to be missed! This iconic annual family fun event of Darwin was established in 1974 and is an event for all to use your imagination to design a

With DIFF, Darwin's unique outdoor screen culture comes to life with visiting filmmakers, Premiere gala events, film industry initiatives and live entertainment. Showcasing 50 films from over 20

Come along to the RDE-Regional Disability with bonus Seniors Expo for a day filled with inspiration, information, and empowerment. This in-person event brings together a diverse community of

The Darwin International Laksa Festival Food Tour is held from 1st to 31st October and is a celebration of the Territory’s multicultural community, tropical lifestyle and love of laksa. Held

Don’t miss the Darwin International Laksa Festival Finale, the Territory’s tastiest event! This all-day event will celebrate all things food, laksa and community spirit. There will be lots of

Wave at the cheeky elves and meet the jolly man himself at this year's ‘A Very Darwin Christmas Pageant’! Be amazed as Christmas themed floats walk, dance and parade through the heart of Darwin City

Two hours of comedy every Friday night in Darwin. See local NT comedians perform and some southerners as well. Top Floor Comedy Darwin promise you a night of laughter and fun.

Who’s Your Man?! Ever wondered why dogs get so excited around 6pm? Or what the point of the little toe is? Or what to do when you forget someone’s name? Come along and see Jimeoin and you will find

Directed by Gail Evans By Various artists A Brown’s Mart production A selection of monologues, solo performances, and one-person readings of new and beloved work. Get ready for "Wild Ones," a series

Peter Williams, hugely popular psychic-medium and author of the book Searching Spirit, returns to Darwin after numerous sell out performances across Australia and the world. Peter is known for

Jibber Jabber Jamboree marks Ross Noble’s 21st solo stand-up tour. To celebrate this milestone, he invites you to join him for an evening of the sort of inspired nonsense that has cemented his place

Darwin Entertainment Centre presents: Australia's premier comedy roadshow is coming your way! The biggest and best comedy spectacular is setting off on its 26th annual road trip around the country

Two artists investigate, play, and discover performance together - then share it with you These self-directed intensives will see artists work in pairs to devise a new experimental "work" in just one

The 2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is a celebration of the mountain and adventure sport world. Sharing over 2 1/2 hours of the most exhilarating short films from explorers, runners

An aching dance duet of a man’s struggle with identity, loss and otherness and the redemptive beauty of singing his spirit home. Following the success of their 2022 show Waŋa and after a well received

Stunning songwriter and creator of ear worms, Rachel's engaging and intimate performances are laced with her witty and often hilarious storytelling. Join us in the artist’s studio for Studio Sounds

Award-winning electronic music duo Electric Fields return to Garrmalang Festival, this time joining the Territory’s own Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) with a debut collaboration that will see the

This duo invite audiences to rest in patterns and trance-like repetitions using Indonesian scales and sounds passed through samplers and drum machines. Join us in the artist’s studio for Studio Sounds

Hot off its sold out 2023 UK Tour, A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation returns with a performance that is ‘Celtic―for this decade’. Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a show

Pick up some 'Good Vibrations' at this unforgettable celebration dedicated to the music of The Beach Boys. For nearly 60 years, The Beach Boys have embodied summertime. Sun, surfing, the beach, pretty

The Ocean Film Festival World Tour includes a unique selection of films of varying lengths and styles covering topics such as ocean adventure and exploration, the oceanic environment, marine creatures

Australia’s favourite South African-New Zealander Urzila Carlson has announced her brand new 2024 national tour - Just Jokes. “Just Jokes is as it says on the label! Just jokes! Come for a show and

An unmissable tribute to the most iconic artists of all time. Join Darwin Symphony Orchestra for an electrifying anthology of incredible hits! From Elvis to Aretha, Tina Turner to Adele, AC/DC to

The legendary Fleetwood Mac have sold more than 100 million albums worldwide and their songs are part of music history. Now, the internationally acclaimed The Australian Fleetwood Mac Show Running in

Join in for a night of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty and celebrate the music of one of the world’s most iconic bands – from the songs they wrote, to the songs they covered, to the

Melanie's voice encompasses her identity as Yolŋu; the triumphs and struggles of motherhood, neurodiversity, being queer and connections to land and culture. A collection of spoken word songs produced

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is the world's longest running play. This thrilling West End production is the genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selling novelist of all time... case closed

Flickerfest, Australia's leading Oscar® & BAFTA qualifying International Short Film Festival returns to the Darwin Deckchair Cinema with the Best of Australian Shorts and the Short Laughs Comedy

Come together on Larrakia Country for this year’s National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA) sunset ceremony at the iconic Deckchair Cinema! The NIFA provides a vibrant and exciting platform to

A celebration of First Nations music and musicians from across Australia. Recognising achievement and excellence in the Indigenous music sector the awards will this year be broadcast through NITV and

A breathtaking testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit. Join Larrakia Senior Elder Dr Aunty Bilawara Lee and NT Composer Netanela Mizrahi for the world premiere of their stunning

Two iconic, multifacted artists and community leaders share their love of performance, rap, dance and writing music in this special concert where they share their music and culture together on stage

Have you got what it takes to save the world and conquer the universe? Don your cape, mount your broomsticks and journey across the cinematic landscape from Valhalla to Middle Earth in this epic

From their debut at Darwin Festival in 2020, this beloved crew have performed at countless events including sold out shows, clubs and festivals, and more. Witness their process like never before in

Embark on a journey from stormy seas to enchanting tales with two exceptional guest artists. DSO welcomes leading Australian pianist Stefan Cassomenos for a stunning performance of Rachmaninov’s