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Darwin CBD and Suburbs Events - Northern Territory

When visiting Darwin CBD and Suburbs why not go along to an event, festival, performance or exhibition around the Darwin region to really mix it with the local community on your NT holiday.

16th Annual Dundee Beach Fishing Competition  

The Dundee Social and Recreation Club invites you and your family to their annual fishing competition. Dundee is a great place to target big, hard fighting sports fish as well as an opportunity for anglers to target a variety of sport fish. There’s ...

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2010 New Idea Australian Netball League  

Australia’s rising netball’s stars are set to return to Darwin for Round 4 of the 2010 New Idea Australian Netball League (ANL) competition. Come on down to cheer and support the Territory Storm as they taken on Queensland Fusion, Victorian Fury ...

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27th Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award 2010  

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. Initiated by the Museum and Art Galle ...

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Arafura Games  

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 provides the experience necessary to succeed in competitio ...

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Australian Superbike Championship - Round 2  

The Australian Superbike Championship is Australia’s premier motorcycling competition. It brings together leading world class motorcycle manufacturers, production based motorcycles purpose-built for racing and Australia’s best riders. Round 2 of ...

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BASSINTHEGRASS 2011  

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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Berry Springs Community Markets  

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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Carols By Candlelight  

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. Performing on the night will be the Darwin Cit ...

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Chariots of Thunder Sprintcar Series  

‘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 and action packed entertainment, as the drivers ...

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Chinese New Year  

Celebrate and enjoy the festivities of the coming of Chinese New Year. The 2011 Chinese New Year falls on Thursday February 13 - the Year of the Rabbit. For two weeks the Chinese New Year is celebrated around Darwin with lion dances and blessing cere ...

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Christmas Craft Fair  

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 your last chance to buy Christmas gifts with a dif ...

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Christmas in Palmerston - Carols Event  

Celebrate the start of the Christmas festive season with the whole family. Christmas in Palmerston - Carols Event brings together national entertainers, and local singers from Palmerston schools and the community, along with the Palmerston City Conce ...

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Cyprus Food and Wine Festival  

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 performances, delicious Mediterranean food to enjoy an ...

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Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair  

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. Representing over 30 community ar ...

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Darwin Beer Can Regatta  

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 si ...

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Darwin Blues Festival  

Darwin’s very first Blues Festival has arrived with harden blues acts Purple Daze – The Jimi Hendrix Tribute Show, Love Handles, Josh Thomas and the Cold Turkey Blues Band, Big Mac Blues Band, Striker Blues Band and Stringer entertaining you thro ...

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Darwin Boat and Leisure Show  

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, water-sports, fishing gear, racy jet skis, three t ...

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Darwin Cup Carnival  

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 August 2009. The program also features Ladies Day, w ...

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Darwin Festival  

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 that Darwin has and this is what makes it a perfect f ...

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Darwin International Rodeo  

Representing the USA, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, New Zealand and Australia are some of the best cowboys and cowgirls these countries have to offer. Watch as these cowboys reveal their riding talent on these bucking beasts and hold on for that ultimate e ...

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Darwin Military Museum Open Day  

The Darwin Military Museum opens its doors to tourists and locals, inviting you to learn about the bombing of Darwin. This is a great opportunity to learn what really happened in the Darwin during the war. Entry to the museum is free on this day, wit ...

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Darwin Symphony Orchestra - A Tribute to the Rat Pack  

The Darwin Symphony Orchestra will bring you a swinging evening of music that will make you want to dance. Relive the old days of the Rat Pack era with music from greats such as Humphry Bogart, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr and more. Ton ...

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Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race  

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. When th ...

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Darwin Trailer Boat Club Blue Water Classic  

Enjoy a great weekend of fun and rivalry whilst participating in this saltwater fishing competition. The Darwin Trailer Boat Club Blue Water Classic is a both a catch-and-release and weigh-in event for designated species. Some of the fish anglers are ...

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Dragonfly Craft Fair  

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 experiences, and talk to the people who make the uniqu ...

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Dundee Easter Family Fishing Competition  

The Easter Family Fishing Competition is held annually by the Dundee Social and Recreation Club and they invite all members and the general public to join them. Held over the three days of the Easter weekend each year, the competition is based at the ...

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Federation of Oceania Rugby Union Tournament  

For the first time in Darwin’s history, a FORU (Federation of Oceania Rugby Unions) tournament will be played at Austar Park, home of Northern Territory Rugby Union. This is a seven-a-side international rugby union qualification competition, with T ...

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Freds Pass Rural Show  

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. Highlights include a country music concert featuring national country music st ...

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Global Green Challenge - Darwin to Adelaide  

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 Australian continent from tropical Darwin to Adelaide, ...

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Government House Open Days  

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 Government resident, Captain William Douglas, in 1871. The ...

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Goyder's Day  

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-enactment of an event that brought about the new ...

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Great American Songs and Stories - Classic Gershwin  

Great American Songs and Stories is a night spent in the company of some of America's musical heavy weights. Jazz-classical fusion great, Dr Allan Zavod, takes audiences on a uniquely personal journey into the life’s and times of legendary musician ...

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Greek Glenti  

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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Heineken Hottest 7's in the World  

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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Here Comes Santa  

Celebrate with locals and visitors alike, in the countdown to the lighting of Darwin's Christmas decorations. With Christmas just around the corner, Santa will be visiting on the night, and will be celebrated with Christmas entertainment and dance. B ...

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Hi to the Dry Craft Fair  

Purchase beautiful hand made-items from the creator. The annual Territory Craft 'Hi to the Dry Craft Fair' is held in the grounds of the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory in Darwin. All items are locally handcrafted by members of Terri ...

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iDIDJ 'Meet the Stars' Didgeridoo Masterclasses  

'Meet the Stars' Didgeridoo Masterclasses provide deep insights into the challenging traditional rhythms and techniques of some of Arnhem Land's best didgeridoo players. They have enjoyed immense global popularity on YouTube, now come and meet them i ...

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Indigenous Music Awards  

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 contemporary and traditional genres. The annual ceremony an ...

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Learn Fly Casting  

Ever wanted to learn fly casting – then come along to Darwin Flyrodders Inc free fly casting clinics. Don’t worry if you don’t have any casting equipment with you, as equipment will be provided on the day. Your instructors for the clinics are D ...

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Litchfield Pub Rodeo  

Locals and tourist head on down to the Litchfield Pub and watch the cowboys show off their riding talent on the bucking beasts and hold on for the ultimate eight second ride. Packed into the six hours of the rodeo event, includes not only open bull r ...

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Mindil Beach Sunset Markets  

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. The markets have a multitude of stalls offering in ...

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Mud Crab and Quail Dinner and Auction Evening  

Dine under the stars on mud crabs, quail and a glass of wine. Enjoy an fun and entertaining night at the Dragons Abreast NT annual fundraiser the 'Crab and Quail' auction at the Darwin Sailing Club. You will be entertained throughout the night with l ...

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National Tree Day  

National Tree Day, proudly sponsored by Toyota, was co-founded in 1996 by Planet Ark and Olivia Newton John. It has now grown in to Australia's largest community tree planting and nature protection event. Celebrating its 15th year in 2010, Planet Ark ...

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National Trust Walks  

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 and historical landmarks. On Parks Plaques and Past ...

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Nightcliff Markets  

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 fruit salad. A casual wander around Nightcliff Markets ...

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Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival  

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 Dry Season. Many events are free and there are oppor ...

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Orchid Spectacular  

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. Soak up the relaxed tropical atmosphere, enjoy a De ...

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Palmerston and Rural Markets  

Join the fun, be entertained and grab a bargain. Happening every Friday evening between May and October, the Palmerston and Rural Markets provide a great evening of family entertainment, exotic foods, jewellery, arts and craft, plants and more. There ...

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Palmerston Festival  

The City of Palmerston has extended their popular annual one-day community festival to an expansive eight day event. The Palmerston Festival program will showcase events such as a Kite Festival, a Talent Show, a Youth Night with amazing light and tec ...

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Powderfinger - Sunsets Tour  

This will be Darwin's last chance to see these giants of Australian music live. Powderfinger, one of Australia’s biggest bands has announced their retirement with a performance in Darwin being part of this fanfare farewell. With a career that spans ...

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