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New Year's Eve at Darwin Waterfront

See out 2025 with a night of free family fun! Going out with twice the bang, Darwin Waterfront sends off 2024 with two fireworks displays, a packed line-up of local...

Jan

Food and Drink

Learn to Bake Focaccia & Make Labneh

Experience the joy of making your own focaccia dough, the beloved Italian bread, a hands-on learning experience you'll love! But that's not all, this class introduces the...

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Dec

Around Town

Liquid Light - New Year's Eve Spectacular

Experience a showcase of sound, water and light as Liquid Light transforms the Darwin Waterfront. This is a unique multi-media experience, including laser projections...

Jan

Around Town

Paint by Numbers - Frida Kahlo

Challenge yourself with painting a portrait of the queen of the art world, Frida Kahlo! Practice painting faces and patterns with this paint-by-numbers kit, includes...

Jan

Food and Drink

Black Garlic Pappardelle Lunch + Learn Class

Love spending time with friends, meeting new people, learning new skills, and eating delicious food? Head to The Last Supper where you'll learn to use black garlic to...

Jan

Around Town

Get That Job! Level Up - Cafe Skills

Interested in hospitality work? This fun and free workshop will cover the basics of café work. Held at a proper city café after it closes for the day, you will learn in a...

Singing heavenly hymns in honour of the holidays, Darwin’s Vocalective presents a selection of masterful Christmas classics from renowned Baroque era composers. By Jenna Kirkham KNOWN FOR DELIVERING a dynamic...

Alice Sings Out the Year

The Araluen Arts Centre stage is filled with heartwarming harmonies and breathtaking original arrangements at the Alice Sings End of Year Concert. By Betty Sweetlove SUMMER IS IN the air...

Visual Arts

Building the Building

Gracing Darwin’s skyline with its unique sloping architecture, Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new city campus has officially opened its gallery doors, the first display a tribute to the building’s construction...

David’s Decades in Darwin

David Hancock arrived in Darwin in 1986. Armed with a background in journalism, photography, and freefall skydiving, he was engaged by Katherine Parachute Club to promote its annual skydiving meet...

Books and Film

From Cannes to Country

Australia’s longest running traveling film festival returns to the Territory in February, offering a diverse mix of acclaimed features from the global film festival circuit. By Jenna Kirkham FOUNDED BY...

Decked Out

To absolutely no-one’s surprise, Deckchair Cinema has yet again had a bumper year, delivering a year full of film, food, fun and good vibes. This month is your last chance...

Performing Arts

Choreography 101

Is your New Year’s resolution to up your dance practice and exploration? Tracks Dance Company might have the program for you! By Jenna Kirkham TRACKS’ CHOREOLAB RETURNS in 2025 to...

The Nutcracker

Renowned around the globe, The Nutcracker is a timeless Christmas tale beloved by many. This December, the Victorian State Ballet brings this magical performance to the Top End. By Jenna...

Food and Drink

First stop? The Last Supper

Air Raid Arcade is one hip and happening hot spot, with clothing stores, a coffee shop, quirky bars, even a barber. Tucked behind a wall of tropical plants on the...

The Community Café Treating Mparntwe Good

Looking for a peaceful, protein-packed brunch spot in Alice Springs? Only a few minutes out of town is the new Treat Me Good Café, offering made-to-order nourish bowls, salads, smoothies...

Around Town

Take a dip!

With the summer holidays here and the temperatures rising, it can be hard to keep the kids entertained and chilled out. Dive into a pool near you, and freshen up...

Jolly Good Fun!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Read on for OTL’s hot tips to get you in the festive spirit. All events are free. You beauty. DARWIN Christmas for...

Festivals

Delight in Desert Festival

The Red Centre’s beloved Desert Festival returns for a celebration of art, music, dance and culture, taking place at the beautiful Olive Pink Botanic Gardens. By Betty Sweetlove EXPECT A...

Desert Harmony Festival

BARKLY REGIONAL ARTS PRESENTS As a chilly winter wraps up on Warumungu Country, the annual Desert Harmony Festival returns for its 35th iteration to shepherd in the springtime and bring...

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Discover Central Australia | Dec 24 & Jan 25

HOT MONTHLY TIPS FROM OUR GOOD FRIENDS AT TOURISM CENTRAL AUSTRALIA SUMMER IN THE Red Centre is an experience like no other, with its breathtaking landscapes and iconic sites. But...

Discover Central Australia | Nov 2024

HOT MONTHLY TIPS FROM OUR GOOD FRIENDS AT TOURISM CENTRAL AUSTRALIA NESTLED WITHIN THE spectacular West MacDonnell Ranges, Central Australia boasts an impressive collection of waterholes, perfect for a refreshing...