Features
Salon, 10 Years On
If you'd have told Matt Ward and Paul Johnstone that a little spin-off art exhibition they started in 2013 would still be going strong a decade later, they probably wouldn’t...
Up All Night with The Waifs
Beloved Aussie folk rock band The Waifs hit the Territory with shows in Alice Springs this month, and Darwin next, on their national anniversary tour. By Betty Sweetlove 20 years...
Nathan Cavaleri
If the name Nathan Cavaleri rings a bell, there’s a good reason for that. He was the cute little guitar playing kid with regular appearances on Hey Hey It's Saturday...
Destiny & Desire
Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) explores the spectrum of human emotion, showcasing two exciting Northern Territory premieres by celebrated Australian composers, Brett Dean and Rebecca Erin Smith. By Kate Conway Brett...
Loud & Proud
Indigenous music’s night of nights returns in 2023, as the National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) celebrate Australia’s thriving First Nations musical landscape, right here on Larrakia Country. The highly anticipated...
Way Out West Where the Reyne Don't Fall
Aussie music legend James Reyne descends on the Top End, with special guest Ella Hooper in tow, as part of his national Way Out West tour in honour of the...
The Barber of Seville
Get ready for comedy, chaos, jaw-dropping costumes and stunning sets, as Opera Australia performs The Barber of Seville at Darwin Festival and Araluen Arts Centre this month. By Betty Sweetlove...
Maho-ho, it's Magic!
What do you get when you take a group of Japan’s leading close-up magicians and sleight-of-hand specialists, and a world-class flare bartender, and place them all in a neon-lit pop-up...
Beach, Bevs & Beats
If spending a breezy Sunday by the beach, sipping on cocktails and feasting on food from pop-up restaurants sounds like your bag, you’re in for a treat this month. Add...
The Southeast of the North
The Territory is celebrated as a melting pot of culture, brimming with diverse flavours thanks to our vibrant multicultural community. We’ve benefited from our proximity to Southeast Asia for centuries...
Rainstorm Dreaming
On Gurindji land, perched on the northern edge of the Tanami Desert is Lajamanu Community, home to the Warlpiri people. Since 2005, the community has joined forces with Tracks Dance...
Power, Privilege & Physicality
Innovative dance theatre collective The Farm has built a name for themselves with boundary pushing performances that challenge traditional perceptions of contemporary theatre. In an exciting world premiere, Darwin Festival...
Arj Barker's Power Hour
Award-winning comedian Arj Barker has popped up in comedy festivals, TV shows and streaming platforms throughout his 30-plus-year comedy career. This month, he returns to the Top End this month...
Go Underground with Guts
Ever true to their name, GUTS Dance is not afraid of tackling the big questions. This month’s premiere of an astonishing new work, from the home of contemporary dance in...
The Other Side of Me
Set to stir audiences at Darwin Festival, the world premiere of The Other Side of Me shares a powerful true story of identity and justice, through the outstanding choreography of...
Blanc de Blanc Encore
Bubbles, burlesque and bawdiness, oh my! The talented troupe that is Strut & Fret descends upon Darwin with a brand-new show, set to wow audiences in The Spiegeltent this Darwin...
Slant
It’s Christmas, 1999. In the quaint inner ‘burbs of Melbourne, a career crazed journalist is confronted with writing his first exposé on the suspicious disappearance of a local mother-turned-infamous socialite...
Evolve Yo'self
August is a busy time on the social calendar, with festival season in full swing and glorious weather in which to frolic with friends. Can you really blame us for...
How it all Began: Tiwi Textiles and Print
Delve into the rich history of Tiwi art and design this month, as Library and Archives of the Northern Territory (LANT) presents How it all Began: Tiwi Textiles and Print...
Kurrujupnyi (Ochre Colours)
The artists of Melville Island on the Tiwis create their works using a simple palette of red, yellow, black and white. Even with this limited selection, they’ve been able to...