Events & Festivals

Australia's only authentic Aboriginal light festival. Ancient art forms projected onto the MacDonnell Ranges.

Darwin's iconic beachside market. 200+ stalls of Asian street food, live music, handmade crafts, and the best sunset. Thursday & Sunday from 5pm.

Darwin's biggest outdoor music festival. Top Australian acts in a tropical outdoor setting.

Remote Aboriginal cultural festival featuring traditional sports, music, art, and ceremony on Jawoyn country.

One of the most iconic off-road races in the world. 460km return trip through the desert on bikes and buggies.

Build a boat from beer cans and race it. Only in Darwin. A beloved Territory tradition since 1974.

The Territory's premier racing carnival. Two weeks of fashion, food, and thoroughbred racing.

18 days of theatre, dance, music, visual art, cabaret and free community events across Darwin.

Australia's most significant Indigenous cultural gathering. Four days of art, music, dance, ceremony and knowledge exchange.

Central Australia's premier Aboriginal art exhibition and marketplace. Over 30 art centres represented.

National street machine and custom car event in the Red Centre. Burnouts, cruising, show and shine.

Celebrate the Territory's favourite fruit. Mango cooking competitions, eating contests, and mango-themed everything.