Darwin And Surrounds Events & Festivals

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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 arts calendar...

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Enjoy true country hospitality and a toe-tapping day of outback country music. From all over the Territory and interstate, entrants make the trek to Adelaide River, to be part of the only Country Music Association of Australia recognised NT country music...

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Join in the excitement of a traditional country race meeting. The Adelaide River Races, set in beautiful shady grounds, feature a seven-race program, with TAB and bookie facilities on site...

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Join in the thrill of a rodeo, camp draft and rural show. The Adelaide River Show, in the Adelaide River township south of Darwin, features a rodeo, polocrosse, gymkhana and camp draft as well as competitions in arts and crafts, flora art, cookery, photography...

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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 attracts many vetrans who served in Darwin around that time...

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A cultural exhibition of craft from Indonesia and Australia. The Arafura Craft Exchange introduces audiences to an exhibition of remarkable examples of contemporary craft from Indonesia and Australia...

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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...

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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 with the best of home-grown and interstate bands...

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Come along and join the locals for breakfast or maybe grab an early lunch. The Berry Springs Community Market has stalls ranging from fresh locally grown produce, to arts and crafts, plants and second hand goods, and local hand-made market products...

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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...

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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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Celebrate the start of the Christmas festive season with the whole family. Carols in Palmerston brings together singers from the local Palmerston schools and the community, along with the Palmerston City Concert Band...

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Celebrate and enjoy the festivities of the coming of Chinese New Year. The 2009 Chinese New Year falls on Monday January 26 - the Year of the Ox (Bull)...

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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 MAGNT in Darwin...

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Beat the mad Christmas rush. Held over two days, the Christmas Gift Fair is a one stop shop for your Christmas gift shopping...

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Dine under the stars on blue swimmer crabs, free range quail and a glass of wine. Enjoy an entertaining night at the Dragons Abreast NT annual fundraiser the 'Crab and Quail' auction at the Darwin Sailing Club...

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Take part in this cycling adventure that will take your from Rockhampton in Queensland to the tropical city of Darwin in the Northern Territory...

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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...

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Dances and Hoe Downs is presented by Spiros Rantos (violin) and Brachi Tilles (piano). This workshop is designed for local teachers, medium to advances students and amateur players...

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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 art and culture...

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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 boats of cans and cartons, as they flounder and sink...

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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...

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Join in the countdown to the lighting of Darwin's giant eight metre Christmas tree. Santa will visit on the night, which will celebrated with Christmas carols and songs...

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Share in the excitement of Darwin’s premier horse racing calendar. The Darwin Cup Carnival officially kicks off on Saturday 4 July 2009 and culminates in the running of the Darwin Cup on Monday 3 August 2009...

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The Darwin Festival program provides a feast of local, national and international performances to excite, inspire and entertain...

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Join the Fringe and traipse around the boundaries of popular culture. The Darwin Fringe is an exciting performance and arts festival that takes place in various venues across Darwin and the Northern Territory in June...

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Experience three days of high energy and raw rhythm at Darwin’s hottest dance festival. This amazing dance festival includes a choice of over 20 dazzling and specialised workshops, catering for everyone from the absolute beginner to the advanced dancer...

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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 beasts...

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Australian soloist Michael Harvey (piano) will present two works by Gershwin for full orchestra, ‘Variations on I got Rhythm’ and ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ as well as Carl Vine’s – Piano Sonata, one of the most outstanding works written for solo...

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'Water, Fire and Passion' features the elegant music of Schubert's Overture 'The Magic Harp' (Rosamunde) and the Symphony no...

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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 calendar, with an almost festival atmosphere...

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Your chance to watch Darwin’s only WNBL game. The Top End is set for the return of WNBL action when it comes to Darwin...

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Join a special evening in Darwin with Australian of the Year - Local Hero 2008, Jonathan Welch, at this year's Mental Health Week Dinner...

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Join a special evening in Alice Springs with Australian of the Year - Local Hero 2008, Jonathan Welch, at this year's Mental Health Week Dinner...

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The Top End’s unique flora and fauna awaits your discovery. This six day program combines study and travel to provide traveller’s to the Northern Territory and bird enthusiasts alike, the opportunity to experience and learn more about birds and other...

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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...

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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...

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Come and join in on an amazing line up of information and entertaining activities. The Fogg Dam Field Day has something for all the family...

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There is a character and charm to this event that is distinctively Darwin. The Freds Pass Rural Show, on Darwin’s outskirts, is an annual event with over 170 exhibitors...

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More than 15,700 Australian women are diagnosed with breast, cervical, ovarian, vaginal or uterine cancer each year...

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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 community shares their culture, food, wine, dance and...

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A fantastic opportunity to watch seven-a-side international rugby union played. The Heineken Hottest 7’s in the World is a Rugby 7's competition conducted in Darwin over two days with participation of teams from overseas, interstate, intrastate and...

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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 grounds of MAGNT in Darwin...

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NBL heads back to the Territory. The Top End is set for another sell-out when NBL action returns to Darwin...

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A fishing competition for the whole family to tackle. With the emphasis on the family and junior anglers, the Humminbird Corroboree Park Challenge is a tag-and-release photo competition...

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Watch all-Indigenous teams take part in the hotly contested Imparja Cup. Indigenous teams representing all states and territories in Australia, as well as major centres and communities of the Northern Territory, come together in Alice Springs for the...

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The Lingalonga Festival will take you on a journey through Batchelor's colourful history. The normally sleepy hamlet of Batchelor, just a one hour drive from Darwin, will be buzzing with markets, music, sport and creative activities under the canopy...

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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...

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Hear incredible pioneering stories, and tales of roguish characters that helped shape a far-flung tropical town...

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Join in fun and welcome in the new year at Darwin’s Wharf Precinct. Bring the whole family along and enjoy New Year's Eve on the Wharf...

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