Features
Daniel Connell is Always Sore
Affable, hilarious and quintessentially Aussie, stand-up comedian Daniel Connell is back to entertain Darwin audiences with his signature dry and observational wit. Kate Conway caught up with him for a...
Hugo the Hermit
Hugo Weaving is one of the greats. From getting frocked up in drag in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert to playing poker-faced Agent Smith in The Matrix...
Magic Dance
Round up the troops and dust off your dancing shoes, because Milkwood Steiner School's annual Bush Dance extravaganza is back, bringing good food, good company and good ol’ fashioned family-friendly...
The Creative Coast
The remote coastal community of Numbulwar, located on the west side of the gulf of Carpentaria, comes alive each year for the three-day Numburindi Festival. Since 2016, the festival has...
Discover Desert Delights
Another unforgettable year of Desert Festival awaits, with award-winning Fringe acts, ground-breaking local arts and a brand-new location. By Betty Sweetlove A delight for lovers of all things art, culture...
Where the Gallery Meets the Streets
You’re in for a technicolour treat this month in the Top End, as creatives continue to transform the city with a mega line up at the 2023 Darwin Street Art...
Our Big Screen Scene
September is no doubt the most exciting time in the Northern Territory for film lovers and makers, as Darwin International Film Festival (DIFF) illuminates the silver screen to showcase local...
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...