Tourism Industry Events & COVID-19 Live Q&A'S
Here you will find a list of upcoming virtual meetings and live Q&As on matters relating to the impact of COVID-19 on tourism in the Northern Territory.
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Upcoming events
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Musical
Forever Farnham
Forever Farnham is a powerful live concert experience celebrating the songs of John Farnham. Led by acclaimed vocalist Mike Vee and his exceptional live band, the show captures the passion, energy and spirit of one of Australia’s most iconic voices. Featuring unforgettable hits including 'Y...
Family Friendly
A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation
Direct from Off-Broadway and London’s West End, the internationally acclaimed A Taste of Ireland Company returns with its flagship production,A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, touring Australia in 2026. Laugh, cry, and jig into the night with a production that is Celt...
Event
Anh Do - The Happiest Refugee Live - Darwin
Anh Do's bestselling book The Happiest Refugee has made readers laugh and cry, and was described by Russell Crowe as 'the most surprising and inspiring read in years.' Anh's stage show takes it a step further, combining stand-up comedy with real-life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell his ...
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Anisa Nandaula - No Small Talk
Anisa Nandaula (Talkin' 'Bout Your Gen) dives headfirst into the chaos of her life - nearly getting into a fight, feuding with her next-door neighbour, and surviving her old workplace drama. Then, after a decade away, she returns to Africa and brings back a suitcase full of hilarious, unforgettable ...
Comedy
Annie Louey: Live
Comedian and presenter Annie Louey (ABC TV, SBS) makes her Darwin debut with an hour of high-energy stand-up. Fresh from performing across Asia, her show blends hilarious stories, sharp crowd work, andrelatable topics, showcasing why she’s one of Australia’s most exciting comedic voices. DATE/TIMES...
Comedy
Are They... You Know?
Darwin Fringe Festival and Top Floor Comedy presents: Are They… You Know?, a Queer comedy showcase hosted by Lauren Deborah, featuring stand-up comedy, drag, improv, dance and interactive fun from various artists in the Darwin scene and Fringe programming'. DATE/TIMESaturday July 18th 9:20PM ...
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Australian Youth Orchestra - Brave New Worlds
For the first time in over 30 years, the Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO) comes to Darwin with a thrilling program conducted by the dynamic Antony Hermus. The concert features Shostakovich's haunting Cello Concerto No. 1, the sweeping gestures of Beethoven's 'Eroica' Symphony, and Brett Dean's powe...
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Australian Youth Orchestra: Brave New Worlds - Darwin
The Australian Youth Orchestra marks an exciting milestone as we travel to the Top End for the first time in over 30 years before returning to Sydney's City Recital Hall with a thrilling program featuring Shostakovich's haunting Cello Concerto No. 1 and the sweeping gestures of Beethoven's Eroica Sy...
Theater
Bell Shakespeare's Macbeth - By William Shakespeare
Shakespeare’s most haunting thriller comes to the stage in a chilling reimagining of Macbeth. Fresh from the battlefield, Scottish general Macbeth and his comrade Banquo encounter three Weird Sisters who deliver a prophecy that will change everything - Macbeth will one day be king. Unable t...
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Björn Again ABBA Forever Tour
The world's no.1 and the only ABBA-endorsed tribute show are bringing the ABBA Forever Tour to Darwin. It'll be a spectacular night of music, dance, and good times – a Super Trouper tribute to ABBA's timeless legacy that continues to shine across every generation. From your mum's vinyl collection t...
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Blake Pavey: A Bit Scared - Darwin
After racking up over a million followers online and making audiences across the globe laugh until they cry, Blake Pavey is touring Australia with his brand new hour of stand-up - A Bit Scared. After finding out his terminal illness isn't all that terminal anymore, he's got a lot more time to think...
Food and Drink
Bottomless High Tea - Bubbles and Bites
Join Together and Co for an afternoon of pure indulgence at their Bottomless High Tea on the weekends. Enjoy a weekend celebration filled with delicious bites for the whole family. Experience a delightful selection of delectable treats paired with unlimited sparkling wine or soft drinks. Whether...
Food and Drink
Burns Night
Celebrate Burns Night with an ode to Robert Burns. Enjoy a welcome dram of whisky, live piper, haggis, neeps & tatties pizza, and cranachan. The night features sword dancing, poetry, and plenty of dancing.Tartan encouraged expect a lively evening of Scottish spirit, laughter, and tradition. DAT...
Event
Chariots of Thunder Sprintcar Series
Chariots of Thunder is the Northern Territory's premier sprintcar racing event, delivering raw speed, elite drivers and high-octane entertainment under Darwin's tropical night sky. Held at Northline Speedway, the event brings together Australia's best sprintcar competitors for a weekend of flat-out...
Event
Country to Couture
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 across Australia. A celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander textiles and fashion design, C...
Comedy
Craic Hole
New jokes. One topic. Ten comedians. One winner.Join hosts RJ Carey and Jack Russell as they challenge 10+ comedians intodelivering 5 minutes of brand-new material, all on the same (often ridiculous) topic.You, the audience, decide who was the best craic on the night. The winner earns et...
Markets
Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair
Experience the rich diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, design and culture at the 20th Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair! Returning to the Darwin Convention Centre on Larrakia Country, and online, join the momentous 20 years of DAAF, where First Nations arts and cultures are strong and...
Event
Darwin Festival
Darwin Festival is Australia's hottest winter arts festival, set in the heart of the Northern Territory on Larrakia land. This unmissable celebration brings together the spirit of the Top End with a vibrant program of arts, culture, food, stories, dancing, and laughter to fill your heart, mind, and ...
Darwin Festival
DARWIN FESTIVAL | Sydney Dance Company - Engine
Presented by AANT Centre and Sydney Dance Company in association with Darwin FestivalPresented as part of Darwin Festival 2026 Engineunites three extraordinary choreographers - Rafael Bonachela, Fran Diaz and Melanie Lane - for an exhilarating performance that promises bold, fearless ...
Theater
DARWIN FESTIVAL | The Great First Nations Songbook
Presented by AANT Centrein association with Darwin FestivalPresented as part of Darwin Festival 2026 Join celebrated ‘Quandamooka Crooner’ Adam James and his band The Dreamtime Swing as they take you on musical journey of swing and soul. This concert-length performance features the beloved h...
Darwin Events
Darwin FreeSpirit Open Day
Join us for an afternoon of FreeSpirit vibes and discover everything new at the resort! Step inside the ultimate poolside event destination and explore our wedding, function & celebration spaces Live music with Wicked Smile Fairy Jill face painting Taste our brand-newDarwin Fre...
Event
Darwin Fringe Festival
The biggest platform for emerging, independent and experimental artists in the Northern Territory, Darwin Fringe is your community arts festival with bite. Expect the unexpected. Occurring annually in July, the Fringe shines a spotlight on the scaly underbelly of Darwin's creative scene wading jus...
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Darwin International Film Festival (DIFF)
Darwin's unique outdoor screen culture comes to life with the Darwin International Film Festival, which will be held from 10 - 20 September 2026. Featuring visiting filmmakers, Premiere gala events, film industry initiatives and live entertainment, DIFF is not to be missed! Showcasing films from ar...
Event
Darwin Lions Beer Can Regatta
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 vessel from cans as well as plastic bottles or milk cartons as long as it floats. There is plenty...
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Darwin Triple Crown Supercars
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 for an incredible weekend of the most heart-pounding action under the Top End sun! It’s time to get ...
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Day 8 - Great Northern Darwin Cup Day
The Great Northern Darwin Cup Carnival concludes with the running of the Great Northern Darwin Cup. Soak up the festive atmosphere with easy access to bars, food trucks and live entertainment. See all the glamour and elegance of the Fashions on the Field, showcasing some of the Territory's best f...
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Deadly Funny - Darwin Show
Brown's Mart and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival join forces for the next three years to make sure Deadly Funny in Darwin is cheekier, louder, blacker and prouder than ever! Australia's premier First Nations comedy competition Deadly Funny, presented by the Melbourne International Come...
Event
East Arnhem Live
East Arnhem Live is a free community music festival in Nhulunbuy, East Arnhem Land NT. It's a celebration of Yolŋu (indigenous) and Balanda (non-indigenous) music and culture. East Arnhem Live brings incredible musicians from across Arnhem Land together with headline acts from further afar to crea...
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Darwin
Embarking on its 29th year of touring, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience continues its universally acclaimed adaptation of the iconic TV series Fawlty Towers. As the longest-running Fawlty Towers show in the world, this is one you won't want to miss. Fully immersive, highly interactive and comple...
Food and Drink
Fettuccine + Lunch Class
Join a fun and hands-on fettuccine-making experience. Enjoy welcome drinks, nibbles, and a delicious pasta meal made by you. Perfect for food lovers and social types. Casual attire and enclosed shoes required.Gluten-free not available. DATE/TIMESaturday 27 June 12.00PM - 3.00PM DURATION3 Hours VE...
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Garma Festival
Join Garma Festival in the remote north of Australia as the Yolngu clans of Arnhem Land come together for a 4-day celebration of art, music, dance, ceremony and song. Hosted by the Yothu Yindi Foundation, Garma is like nothing you've experienced before, a place where the freshwater and saltwater mee...
Festivals
Garrmalang Festival
Across the Festival, AANT Centre transforms into a welcoming place of gathering where you are invited to explore visual art, enjoy live music, relax and yarn with old friends and new friends. On Friday, join them for a special Welcome to Country, experience the opening of art exhibitions, and gathe...
Concert
GARRMALANG FESTIVAL | Christine Anu & ZIPPORAH
Christine Anu and ZIPPORAH come together for a special Garrmalang Festival concert celebrating culture, connection and the passing of stories through generations.The evening begins with a solo set from ZIPPORAH, one of Australia’s most exciting new voices. Hot off the release of her debut mixtape NA...
Art and Culture
GARRMALANG FESTIVAL | Together We Are Beautiful
Good people. Great dancing. Outrageous costumes.Together We Are Beautiful is a night dreamed up by Melbourne surreal artists and performers Garrett and Will Huxley - a creative duo and romantic partnership who have spent years making strange, beautiful, joyful things together.Garrett, a proud First ...
Comedy
George Ridgen: Self Inflicted
An interactive musical comedy show about attempted redemption, coming to understand yourself and self improvement, while also staying true to yourself.Venue capacity is limited, make sure you book your tickets in advance. DATE/TIME Saturday 13 June 6.00PM - 7.00PM DURATION1 Hour VENUEThe Last Sup...
Event
Great Northern Darwin Cup Carnival
The Great Northern Darwin Cup Carnival is the Territory's biggest social and sporting event, featuring all the colour, fashion and excitement of thoroughbred racing in the Top End, culminating in the Great Northern Darwin Cup. A full list of race days and associated events can be viewed on their w...
Theater
GRIMM
Immerse yourself into a world where fairytales aren’t quite what they seem… Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and other familiar faces reveal the shocking truths hiding in the shadows. From the creators of Frankenstein, Jane Eyre and A Christmas Carol, Shake & Stir Theatre Co serve up a night...
Event
Hockey Australia U18 National Championships
The Hockey Australia Under 18 National Championships will take place in Darwin, NT. Played at the MWT Hockey Stadium in Marrara, a total of 24 male and female teams (12 each) from each State and Territory will compete in the Under 18 Championships to determine the Australian Champions. The event i...
Music
Honky Tonk Disco (2026) + Sally Balfour & Crystal Robins
Honky Tonk Disco are a straight-shooting Outback Americana band from Mparntwe (Alice Springs), playing the kind of music that makes you wanna move!With a sound ranging from Spaghetti Western to Honky Tonk rock bangers, they bring tight harmonies, and the kind of energy that keeps a crowd dancing. De...
Music
Honky Tonk Disco (2026) + Sally Balfour & Crystal Robins
Honky Tonk Disco are a straight-shooting Outback Americana band from Mparntwe (Alice Springs), playing the kind of music that makes you wanna move! With a sound ranging from Spaghetti Western to Honky Tonk rock bangers, they bring tight harmonies, and the kind of energy that keeps a crowd dancing. ...
Comedy
Jez Watts: Animal Magnetism @ Darwin Fringe
This is a show for anyone who loves animals, a crazy person, or a person who is crazy in love with animals. Also dirty jokes coz there's a bunch of those. This is my first touring hour since the release of my debut comedy special WHITE-RICE SUPREME (on YouTube now) and is all-new material since t...
Markets
K Town Markets
K Town Markets is on every Sunday from the third Sunday in March to the end of August. K Town Markets is a Market that brings locals, visitors and travelers together. K Town Markets brings a variety of stalls, filled with unique handmaid goods,art, fresh plants and produce, delicious food and so muc...
Event
Kakadu Bird Week
Join them for unforgettable days of expert-led walks, birdwatching cruises, talks and cultural demonstrations. Home to more than a third of Australia's bird species, Kakadu is a bird lover's paradise. It's the perfect place to discover and learn about the unique birdlife of this magical part of the...
Event
Kings of Country Rock - Eagles vs Creedence
A two-hour stage spectacular that captures the sounds and excitement of America's country rock icons. The Kings of Country Rock concert features all the timeless rock and roll classics that defined the Eagles and Creedence Clearwater Revival as 1970s superstars. The highly-acclaimed show takes the...
Event
Kings of Country Rock - Eagles vs Creedence Clearwater Revival - Darwin
A two-hour stage spectacular that captures the sounds and excitement of America's country rock icons. The Kings of Country Rock concert features all the timeless rock and roll classics that defined the Eagles and Creedence Clearwater Revival as 1970s superstars. Part one of the highly-acclaimed sh...
Event
Ladbrokes Let's Talk Racing Luncheon
They're turning on the yarns, laughs, insights and hospitality at the premier horse racing luncheon of the year – the 2026 Ladbrokes Let's Talk Racing Luncheon! Your ticket includes a three-course alternate drop luncheon from 1pm, and a four hour beverage package from 12pm including beer, wine, and...
Food and Drink
Learn to Bake Focaccia & Make Labne
Learn to make focaccia dough and creamy labne in this hands-on class. Discover the step-by-step process, bake and taste fresh focaccia with labne and condiments, and take home skills to recreate it all. Bring two large mixing bowls. Spots are limited – book now for a delicious experience! DATE/TIME...
Food and Drink
Learn to Make Focaccia, Labne & Butter: Hands-On Class
Learn to make focaccia dough from scratch, along with labne, a tangy yoghurt cheese and fresh butter. Take home your dough, labne setup, and butter to finish later. Enjoy freshly baked focaccia during the session. All materials included, just bring two mixing bowls. Limited spots available. DATE/...
Event
Live on Fridays!
Your 2026 soundtrack to Garramilla/Darwin curated by David Spry This year, Brown's Mart is handing the keys to the courtyard to one of Darwin's brightest music visionaries. Join us for Live on Fridays The New Era: a Friday afternoon series where live music is hand-picked and curated by music indust...
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Music of the Night
Joey Fimmano brings to Darwin his sensational show Music of the Night - Australia's premier tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber and the magic of the West End. This spectacular stage production has swept audiences across the nation. Experience an unforgettable evening of breathtaking performances from An...
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