Mindil Beach Events & Festivals

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...

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..

2013 is the 71st Anniversary to tribute, honour and remember those who defend Darwin. The Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin is commemorated each year on 19 February at the Cenotaph..

Northern Territory Automotive Group and SKYCITY Darwin present Darwin Symphony Orchestra's 'Around the Orchestra in 80 ways'.Have you ever wondered how an orchestra really works, then..

The Australian National Bridge Championships (ANC) is one of the premier events on the Australian Bridge Calender and attracts players from all States and Territories. This event was last..

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..

Come dressed in Red and support the Heart Foundation by taking part in the annual Beat a Path Family Fun Run/Walk.Catch up, chat and come and have some with your mates, family or friends..

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..

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..

The Darwin Blues Festival is one of the biggest international music festivals in the Northern Territory. The organisers are proud to announce that not one, but two international..

There is something for everyone at the 2012 Darwin Boat and Outdoor Show, with a huge range of boats and accessories for all boating pursuits, fishing and camping gear, 4WD, camper..

Share in the excitement of Darwin's premier horse racing calendar.The Darwin Cup Carnival officially kicks off on Saturday 7 July 2012 and culminates in the running of the Darwin Cup on..

Celebrate the dry season in appropriate style with the 2012 Darwin Festival. From 9 to 26 August the city will be a hive of artistic activity and they want you to join in the..

A regatta like no other, with boats primarily built entirely from aluminium beer cans.This annual Darwin family event is a spectacle for all who line Mindil Beach and cheer on the..

Join in the celebration of lifestyle for the gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transsexual and intersexual community. The Darwin Pride Festival has a diverse range of events from the opening night..

This is a night to remember with award-winning tenor, Rosario La Spina returning to Darwin to join Darwin Symphony Orchestra and Darwin Chorale in a performance of Puccini's Messa di..

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..

Darwin's social event of the dry - entertainment, fabulous food and atmosphere.If you are yet to attend the Darwin Turf Club Gala Ball don’t hesitate any longer. Words, friends or..

Celebrate Darwin's thriving and successful multicultural community by joining the picnic atmosphere at the Darwin Waterfront. There will be food and entertainment plus you can even make a..

To celebrate the Darwin Waterfront's 3rd birthday, the Darwin Symphony Orchestra joins with the Australian Children's Music Foundation for a free evening concert and fireworks.At 5.30pm..

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..

This exhibition, 'Gone Fishin'...The Reel Top End Story' explores how fishing and fish tell the cultural, scientific and social stories of the Northern Territory.Fishing has always..

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..

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..

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..

Darwin Visual Arts Association (DVAA) has joined forces with the Happy Yess Market to support local and emerging Darwin artists and talented folk. All types of stalls are on offer and..

The City of Darwin welcomes John Williamson, who is truly an Australian icon, to the Northern Territory.A modern day poet firmly cemented in the nation's musical culture, his unofficial..

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..

Be part of Darwin's inaugural male lifestyle, work and entertainment show, NT Big Boys Toys. The NT Big Boys Toys Expo includes car and bike displays along with boats, digital, sports..

Simply the Breast, presented by Medibank Private with Darwin Waterfront as a supporting sponsor, is now in its seventh year. This event is a fun way of raising breast cancer awareness as..

Introducing Taste - Darwin Food and Wine Festival. Sample a selection of boutique beers, premium wines, local produce and newly launched spirits, from over 20 stalls while enjoying the..

Territory Day is one of the most spectacular events on the festival calendar. For one day only the Territory lights up in a rainbow of rockets, bangers and Roman candles.Celebrating the..

The Tropical Garden Spectacular has long been a highlight of the Top End calendar.Once again the Nursery and Garden Industry NT (NGINT) has teamed up with the Environment Centre NT (ECNT)..

Get swept away with the power of words.Get ready to ride the waves of WordStorm 2012, a four-day extravaganza of writing in all its wild and wonderful forms, showcasing the best..

Yalangbara - art of the Djang'kawu is a groundbreaking exhibition presenting the mythological, environmental and historical significance of the major site Yalangbara, in north-east Arnhem..