Thu 12 - Sun 15 Aug
See Past EventWelcome to the best (and shortest) dance party of your life
Welcome to the best (and shortest) dance party of your life
Be immersed in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, design and culture.
An oversharing Territory-proud show from a heavily pregnant Amy Hetherington
Driving indie rock and moving singer/songwriter music performed with honesty and humility
A fresh bite out of the crowded zombie genre that blends bloody horror with socio-political subtext
A ground-breaking tale of mammary proportions told through humour and song
With Darwin Symphony Orchestra
Gurrumul’s music, culture and songlines brought to the stage to celebrate our Festival opening
Cable Ties bring their fusion of heavy riffs and a social conscience to The Rails
Four dreaming stories depicted in stunning paintings
Experience the thrilling Spanish colour and rhythms of Bizet’s famous opera
Those unlikely looking choristers, the Choir of Man, are back for a Sunday night serenade
The hottest place for late-night Festival good times
Australia's favourite trash glamour disco circus is set to heat up the Festival
Happy-pill music with bite from producer and vocalist CLYPSO
A portable dance pop party from one of the hottest acts on the planet!
All aboard for an unforgettable cabaret ride headlined by the one-and-only Constantina Bush!
First Nations textiles and fashion collide in a colourful runway show of wearable art
A delicious and delectable interactive exploration of life, love, identity and trauma
On the weekend check out free dancing from local groups
Featuring David Garnham
Bring your mates and learn to sing a Darwin classic in three-part harmony
DSO deliver classical favourites and a dynamic cross-cultural collaboration
A heartfelt and hilarious hour from a king of the comedy jungle
Experience intimate Darwin chamber music in a gracious 1930’s heritage house
A fabulous cabaret fiesta celebrating being 21 Forever!
An exhibition exploring and celebrating diversity
A night of funk and soul with one of Australia's truly incredible voices
Exuberance meets harmony-rich storytelling in the music of country queen Fanny Lumsden
Flight Facilities bring the party of the year to Darwin Amphitheatre
Wander under a canopy of flags featuring the hopes and dreams of Darwin school students
African pop beats from South Sudan's king of music
Folk and blues with a 21st century twist from a captivating performer
An encore performance from this folk and blues star
Commanding dancefloors across the country, dance-pop renegades Haiku Hands are a must-see live band
A badaptation of the Bard by those maestros of children’s entertainment – The Listies!
A stunning musical collaboration spanning continents and cultures
Supported by Geraldine Hickey
A brand-new stand-up show from world class, award-winning funny person Hannah Gadsby
Get the latest Festival news and entertainment live from Festival Park with ABC Radio Darwin
Storytelling and live music combine in a cross-country, whisky-fuelled love story
Two artists inspired by colour, pattern and depictions of tropical life
Paintings of the views from artist Alan Ogrin's high-rise Parap apartment
Epic hoverboard pop-up performances inspired by street dance, circus and classic boy-band hits
Created by The Good Room
A riotous theatrical experience full of questions asked by young people and answered by adults
Australia’s favourite Venezuelan makes his hilarious Top End comedy debut
Raw honest storytelling from one of the country's most exciting emerging indie rock stars
Hip-hop star on the rise JessB is set to have the Festival pumping
Marrugeku tears down walls with some straight-talking dance
A free closing day concert for the whole family starring Justine Clarke
Expect high camp and hilarious mash-ups when this corporate queen heads Out of Office
Meet King Stingray, the Yolŋu surf-rock dream team carving their own legacy
Start your Festival night right with a free gig from a great local talent
An exhibition by western Arnhem Land artists showcasing a range of the rich stories that bind artists and country
A special set from the superhero of soul and destroyer of dance floors
The ultimate hilarious musical battle for the whole family to enjoy
A selection of outstanding works by leading artists from Kaltjiti Arts
A collection of small artworks and tiny treasures by seven Territory artists
The lives of three women are connected by a box that unlocks mysteries of a hidden past
Warm grooves, vibrant soul funk and a voice that needs to be heard
Hometown heroes bringing hip hop with a splash of reggae and electronica
An audience with the queen of unparalleled vocals, poignant performance, empowering socio-political expression and art pop music
Discarded signs are reworked by seven Yol?u artists in ways never seen before
Celebrating the innovation of Australia’s First Nations peoples in fashion and textiles
The biggest annual celebration of Indigenous music is back
The world premiere of a new album from neo-soul vocal powerhouse Ngaiire
From Rwanda to Australia, Oliver Twist finds humour in everything
Timo Hogan’s paintings tell the story of his country, Lake Baker
A contemporary artist redefining what Aboriginal art is and can be
The classical and pop worlds collide in a stunning reinterpretation of Radiohead’s music for piano
Rainbow Chan flexes her signature mix of electronics, live loops, saxophone and captivating vocals
High-energy, razor-sharp comedy from everyone's favourite felt-faced comedian
An evening of songs shaped by the stark and fertile landscape of Central Australia
An explosion of energy, high camp, big notes and filthy humour
The barometer for the state of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art nationwide
Celebrate mind and body when science meets cabaret
Enter the playful, technicolour world of Slowmango
Discover Darwin’s secrets and stories, after dark
Colourful, psychedelic pop from an Aussie rising star
Join us at The Esplanade for a big day out for the littlest arts lovers – and their teddies!
Australia's longest running and most prestigious Indigenous art award returns
Featuring Young Adelaide Voices' Aurora Ensemble
Choral art music combining sacred Yolŋu song with Middle Eastern and classical traditions
A cheeky comedy about two friends making powerful decisions in a fragile world.
Filth, fun and gasps in a variety night done right
A queer, sci-fi, rock odyssey from the artist behind Yana Alana
Strap yourself in for an exhilarating spectacle of jaw-dropping acrobatics and spine-tingling vocals
Old meets new in this exhibition celebrating Indigenous culture
A spellbinding response to our natural tropical environment danced in the Botanic Gardens
Artists Shaun and Trent Lee give the INPEX Sunset Stage an all-new look
Australia’s queen of cabaret is back in the Top End and cooking up a storm
An outdoor ballet spectacular featuring world class dancers wielding five supermarket trolleys
Would you take a lie detector test with a room full of strangers?
Join two award-winning cabaret powerhouses in a swingin’ celebration of the women and music of 1960s Australia
A provocative physical exploration of the value placed on human lives and bodies
New painted and stitched works celebrating family
Journey to East Arnhem Land in an evening of song, dance and storytelling
Bron Batten’s unmissable morality tale asks: what happens when you cross enemy lines?
A remarkable insight into Nauru through the eyes of children
Join us for a special smoking ceremony to open Festival Park
Discover 100 illuminated jellyfish floating in the trees in Festival Park
An annual exhibition celebrating Tiwi Art from Melville Island
Ecological catastrophe explored through humour, pop culture and a rich electronic soundtrack
Surrealist stand-up from one of the funniest in the biz