Events and festivals in Darwin
9 places in Darwin, with the official website of each.
Places
Darwin Festival
Various places in Darwin
An annual arts festival in August. The next edition is from 4 to 22 August 2027.
Darwin Fringe Festival
More than 15 venues in Darwin
A festival of independent and experimental artists, in July. The next edition is from 16 to 25 July 2027.
Darwin Lions Beer Can Regatta
Mindil Beach
A regatta of boats made from cans, bottles or containers, which began in 1974. The 2026 edition was on 28 June; the 2025 edition, on 8 June. There is no date yet for 2027.
BASSINTHEGRASS
Mindil Beach
A music festival at Mindil Beach. Its website already mentions the 2027 edition, and its FAQ mentions the weather in May. The exact date is not confirmed.
Great Northern Darwin Cup Carnival
Darwin Turf Club, Dick Ward Drive, Fannie Bay
A horse-racing season from July to August. The 2026 edition was from 4 July to 3 August. The 2027 date is not confirmed.
Territory Day en Mindil Beach
Mindil Beach
The Territory's celebration, on 1 July. In 2026 it ran from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with fireworks at 8:00 pm.
Darwin Triple Crown Supercars
Hidden Valley Motor Sports Complex
Supercars racing in June. The confirmed dates are 18 to 20 June 2027.
Darwin International Film Festival (DIFF)
Darwin
An outdoor film festival in September, with films from South-East Asia, northern Australia and Indigenous filmmakers. The confirmed dates are 9 to 19 September 2027.
Darwin Comedy Festival
AANT Centre
A three-day comedy festival in March. The confirmed dates are 4 to 6 March 2027.
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