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Share in the excitement of Darwin’s premier horse racing calendar.
The Darwin Cup Carnival officially kicks off on Saturday 3 July 2009 and culminates in the running of the Darwin Cup on Monday 2 Aug...
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Hear incredible pioneering stories, and tales of roguish characters that helped shape a far-flung tropical town.
Get to know this tropical and vibrant city, on a guided walk in and around its parks a...
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Join in and celebrate the start of the festive season.
Carols by Candlelight is the pinnacle of the festive season in Darwin and is held in the Amphitheatre at the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens...
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A regatta like no other, with boats primarily built entirely from aluminum beer cans.
This annual family event is rapidly becoming a spectacle for all who line Mindil Beach and cheer on the home-made...
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Experience the atmosphere and flavours of the famous sunset markets.
Enjoy the tropical night air at Darwin’s Mindil Beach Sunset Markets every Thursday and Sunday evening between May and October. T...
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Come along and witness the battle of the V8 Supercars when they roar back to Darwin.
The Hidden Valley round of the Skycity Triple Crown, V8 Supercar Championship Series is one of the largest sportin...
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Grab the family for an action packed night of mud racing.
Held in the tropical season, this loud, fast pace, exciting and very very dirty sport (for the competitors) is great viewing for all the fami...
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A tribute to honour and remember those who helped defend Darwin, the Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin is commemorated each year on 19 February at the Cenotaph, Bicentennial Park, Darwin and attrac...
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‘Chariots of Thunder’ is the Northern Territory's premier motor racing event for speedway fans, as local and interstate competitors put the pedal to the metal.
There are four nights of fast, furious ...
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Spiritually moving, vibrant colours, timeless – an awe-inspiring experience for all art lovers.
The Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair will provide a unique artistic experience for all lovers of indigenous a...
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The Darwin Festival program provides a feast of local, national and international performances to excite, inspire and entertain.
There are few festivals around the world that can boast the weather th...
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Experience three days and nights of high energy and raw rhythm at Darwin’s hottest dance festival.
Energetic, high voltage shows will keep you on the edge of your seat and you’ll be mesmerized by the...
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Watch a colourful fleet of yachts start their sailing adventure to Ambon, from Darwin’s foreshore.
The tension builds during the months leading up to this anticipated event on Darwin’s sailing calend...
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An Open Day for all the family to enjoy.
To commemorate the Bombing Of Darwin, the East Point Military Museum Open Day will start the day at 6.30am with bacon, eggs and a coffee breakfast. Join in an...
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A road race like no other – with cars totally reliant on the sun.
Known as the 'brain sport' of our time, the Global Green Challenge participants will traverse more than 3,000 kilometres of the Austr...
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See a part of Darwin’s culture heritage that is held in special regard by Territorians.
Government House Darwin, home to the Administrator of the Northern Territory, was built for the first Governmen...
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Experience the largest show of ethnic celebration in the Northern Territory calendar.
The Greek Glenti, held at historic Bicentennial Park in Darwin, is a fun and vibrant festival where the Greek com...
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A chance to purchase and view exotic flowers and plants.
The Northern Territory Garden Spectacular is a unique Darwin event that showcases the Territory's unique horticultural industry, particularly ...
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An exhibition of tropical blooms at their finest.
Discover the Northern Territory’s Orchid Spectacular, where you can view orchids, bromeliads, gingers, heliconias and many other beautiful plants. So...
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Tantalise your senses with a mixture of Asian cuisine and the aroma of fresh coffee.
The Parap Village Market is a great place to shop and a favourite among locals and visitors alike. Browse the mark...
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Darwin's social event of the dry - entertainment, fabulous food and atmosphere.
If you are yet to attend the Qantas Darwin Turf Club Gala Ball don’t hesitate any longer. Words, friends or photographs...
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Relax and enjoy a stress-relieving massage or cool tropical juice.
Darwin's oldest market is situated only 20 minutes from Darwin city, in the Rapid Creek Business Village. Come on down for a massage...
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Share in the delights of one of Darwin’s premier events.
The Royal Darwin Show is the premier event on the Top End community calendar, where city and country come together for three days of competiti...
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Your challenge – catch seven species of fish in three days.
Bynoe Harbour, near Darwin, is the action spot for the Saltwater Fly Fishing Challenge held annually by the Darwin Flyrodders Club. This is...
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Dedicated to all things fishing, the Top End Fishing Festival is an action packed weekend of fishing fun with something for everyone.
Come and hear your favourite fishing personality, see product de...
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The Top End Pet Expo is a family friendly event and is held every year to help educate and assist people with responsible pet ownership.
Come along to the Marrara Indoor Stadium and talk to the breed...
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Get swept away with the power of words.
WordStorm is an established and much-anticipated Northern Territory literary event and is unique in Australia for its profiling of Indigenous Australian and So...
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Come and celebrate the unique environment of the Northern Territory.
Relax on the lawns adjacent to the sea and be inspired by the environmental work being undertaken by different groups and agencies...
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Watch leading international sporting events from the Asia Pacific.
The Arafura Games, held in Darwin, is a sporting event for developing athletes across the Asia Pacific region and beyond. It provide...
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The Darwin North Rodeo offers two nights of action packed entertainment.
International competitors and some of Australia’s leading riders are drawn to Darwin to match their skills against these beas...
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A spectacular showcase of indigenous music and talent.
Hosted by Music NT Inc, the awards acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of the Territory’s Aboriginal music performers, both in contempora...
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Unwind and feel the ambience of the Nightcliff Markets.
Set in the attractive Nightcliff Shopping Centre the markets are an ideal place for a lazy Sunday coffee or a cool and refreshing tropical frui...
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Sit back and be immerse yourself in a cultural mixture of indigenous and non-indigenous music.
The annual free Santos Opening Concert is part of the Darwin Festival and is one of the most awaited eve...
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The Territory’s biggest music extravaganza attracts some of Australia’s biggest bands.
BASSINTHEGRASS has grown into one of the biggest events in Darwin, providing entertainment to all age groups wit...
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Celebrate and enjoy the festivities of the coming of Chinese New Year.
The 2010 Chinese New Year falls on Sunday February 14 - the Year of the Tiger. For two weeks the Chinese New Year is celebrated ...
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Celebrate the great Australian pioneering spirit during the Top End’s historical festival.
Join the annual National Trust Patron’s Dinner, where the Heritage Awards will be presented and you'll enjoy...
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The 2010 Australian Sprintcar Championship is the pinnacle in sprintcar racing.
There are 3 days of fast, furious and action packed entertainment, as some of Australia’s best drivers put the pedal to...
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View the cultural art work and crafts of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
The Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award is the premier national indigenous event on the a...
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To help you dance the evening away, entertainment for the night will be by Darwin’s duo Itchy Feet, who will delight you with classics from the 60’s to the present.
Get ready to out-bid the other din...
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A display of rarely seen artwork by Indigenous, non Indigenous, Indonesian and Papua New Guinean artists.
From the bold to the bizarre, Beautiful Beasts will surprise and delight all ages with a cele...
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Your last chance to pick up that extra special gift.
The Christmas Craft Fair is held annually at Territory Craft in the grounds of Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory in Darwin. This is...
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The Cyprus Foods and Wine Festival is a family event and will showcase the famous Cypriot Commandaria wine which is one of the oldest wines on earth. There will be a fusion of musical acts, dance perf...
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Discover unique hand-made items while enjoying the views of Darwin’s harbour.
Territory Craft, located in the museum grounds, is the venue for the annual Dragonfly Craft Fair. Share stories and exper...
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Goyder’s Day is a commemoration of the arrival of the Surveyor-General George Woodroffe Goyder, who arrived in Port Darwin on the 5 February 1869.
Join the National Trust and witness the physical re-...
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Come and wind down after a long week, enjoy a sundowner with good friends and relax in the Territory style. The ‘Green Room on Myilly’ is held on the last Friday of the month for May, June, July, Augu...
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Join in the countdown to the lighting of Darwin's Christmas decorations. Santa will visit on the night, which will be celebrated with Christmas entertainment and dance.
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Purchase beautiful hand made-items from the creator.
The annual Territory Craft 'Hi to the Dry Craft Fair and Open Day' has been melded with a Craft Expo and is held in the museum grounds in Darwin. ...
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A visual feast of both Indigenous and non Indigenous craft.
ReCoil - Change and Exchange in Coiled Fibre Art, features a unique collection of quirky to the conventional and innovative to contemporary...
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A chance for car and motor cycle enthusiasts, to view the history of motor cars and cycles.
Darwin Showgrounds will be a hub of excitement with over 400 vintage, veteran, classic, exotic and new moto...
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Simply the Breast, presented by Medibank Private with Members Equity as a supporting sponsor, is now in its fifth year. This event is a fun way of raising breast cancer awareness as well as fundraisin...
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Softball NT is delighted to announce their 2010 NT Championships to be held at the Tracy Village Sporting Complex. Teams from across the Territory will ensure Softball NT showcase the finest softball ...
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The Star Ball Darwin, a fundraiser for the Starlight Children's Foundation, is in its third year with a bigger and better evening planned this year. There’ll be live entertainment, so don’t forget to ...
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Catch an AFL match in Darwin.
AFL Toyota Premiership 2010, Round 16 is the Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide at TIO Stadium, Marrara, Darwin. Come along and support your team at the second official ga...
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Catch an AFL match in Darwin.
AFL Toyota Premiership 2010, Round 9 is the Melbourne Demons v Port Adelaide at TIO Stadium, Marrara, Darwin. Come along and support your team at the first official game...
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The mighty billfish and fighting Spanish mackerel species are the targeted fish in this challenge.
Darwin Game Fishing Club’s annual Billfish Classic is a three day tag, photograph and release compe...
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The Australian Superbike Championship is Australia’s premier motorcycling competition. It brings together leading world class motorcycle manufacturers, production based motorcycles purpose-built for r...
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The Crusty Demons, the daredevils of motocross, are returning to Darwin as part of their ‘Beyond The Apocalypse Tour’ of regional Australia.
Their action-packed outrageously explosive motorcycle stu...
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A host of exciting new releases, many of which have not yet been seen at other boat shows, awaits you at the Darwin Boat and Leisure Show.
With a big variety of the latest boats, motors, accessories,...
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A week of performances, events and activies for all ages.
This week of family-friendly activities, events and performances at venues around the Nightcliff foreshore welcomes the commencement of the D...
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Two National Rugby League (NRL) teams, the North Queensland Cowboys and the Gold Coast Titans, will treat Territory rugby league fans to a high energy, action packed game.
This is your chance to see ...
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A weekend of fast cars and smoking tyres. The Supercheap Auto Powercruise #24 is an action packed weekend of competition.
There is the Powerskid – a combination of horsepower and the use of a brake...
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