Sat 13 - Thu 25 Aug
See Past EventA colourful optical experience inspired by the interior of a display home
A colourful optical experience inspired by the interior of a display home
Your chance to take home a contemporary creation of the oldest continuous living culture in the world
Alex the Astronaut heads to Darwin with her latest album and her original take on the world
Grammy-nominated UK artist Arlo Parks kicks off her first ever Australian tour in Darwin
Terrifyingly hilarious circus, performance art and physical theatre that contemplates our world and climate change
Two great rock and roll bands go head to head
An epic spectacle of light, movement and sound is set to transform the night sky
Kick back to free music in Festival Park
An exhibition of work featuring vibrant patterns to tell an ancestral story
A love letter to clubbing and an exploration of dealing with grief
A sensual, surreal and sublime performance art experience from cabaret Sex Clown Betty Grumble
With Darwin Symphony Orchestra
An opening night celebration of Gurrumul’s music, culture and songlines
Fierce post-punk and garage rock from Melbourne trio Cable Ties
Where Spaghetti Westerns and the romantic twang of 1960’s Italo-pop meet
Experience the thrilling Spanish colour and rhythms of Bizet’s famous opera
See what it takes to be a professional dancer
A Club Awi line-up that is set to make dance floor legends of us all
Electro poppers Confidence Man will tilt you off your axis into a new era
A runway showcase of First Nations textiles and fashion design
Enter a world of frenetic violin, epic soundscapes and ecstatic hardcore folk
A stand-up comedy show that really blows
An awe-inspiring meeting of music, poetry and drama
An exhibition of work adorned with the shiny black sand from Yalanba
Tuck into a tasty serving of stand-up from one of Australia’s most in demand live performers
By Angus Cameron
A gripping queer thriller
A blend of R&B, hip hop and gospel from the next big thing in Australian music
Get up and moving to a set of passionate soul to open our music program in Festival Park
Captivatingly catchy tunes from a genre-hopping genius
The world is a richer place when we sing together
Keep up with the latest from the Festival with ABC Radio Darwin
Hosted by Tom Gleeson
Hard Quiz Master, Overlord and Gold Logie Award Winner Tom Gleeson brings Australia’s hardest quiz to the INPEX Sunset Stage
Experience a unique, meditative soundworld, inspired by the Australian landscape
Larger than life, quirky diva Jaguar Jonze shows off her debut album
Traditional Korean percussion is given a contemporary twist
The ultimate hilarious musical battle for the whole family to enjoy
A combination of comedy, cabaret and deranged PowerPoint presentation about trolling the global elite
By Jonny Hawkins & Nell Ranney
Meet Maureen - the working class glamour queen with more than a story or two to tell
By Movement of the Human
Powerful dancing, emotive live music and charismatic storytelling in one life-changing theatrical experience
James Gorrie works with metal, plays with metal and makes stuff with metal!
Featuring Resin Moon with Caiti Baker, David Garnham, Broadwing, Casii Williams, VJ Bumanlag & VELIA
A musical exploration of what makes us true Territorians
All killer, no filler from festival favourite and complete show off Nath Valvo
Celebrating the innovation of Australia’s First Nations peoples in fashion and textiles
Celebrating a huge year in First Nations music with a live concert under the stars
A magical night of RnB and future soul to close out the Festival
A showcase of work from several generations of Tiwi Islands artists
Punjabi-Australian singer Parvyn immerses you in a world of different cultures and perspectives
Patsy Mudgedell returns to Darwin Festival with more of her richly textured paintings that redefine contemporary Aboriginal art
Step back in time and mingle with megafauna
A diverse and dynamic exhibition inspired by seven artists' Rapid Creek home
Appearing on Power and Water Bamboo Bandstand
The launch of Ray Dimakarri Dixon’s acclaimed debut solo album
Celebrate ten years of the other major exhibition of Indigenous art
Take a peek inside the glitching, shimmering, elastic brain of comedian Scout Boxall
The debut film from Australia’s internationally acclaimed Back to Back Theatre
Lie back and close your eyes for this immersive and ethereal music adventure
An autobiographical comedy cabaret with plenty of pizazz from Faboriginal Steven Oliver
Late-night club meets gospel choir in a night of disco heaven
By Andrea James
The Playhouse is transformed into a tennis court for the story of Evonne Goolagong
From devastation comes energy, urgency, radiance and hope in this extraordinary live music and dance performance
From devastation comes energy, urgency, radiance and hope in this extraordinary live music and dance performance
A solo exhibition of sea creature-inspired art that emerges from a residency at MAGNT
A family-favourite big day out for the little ones
Enigmatic, cinematic electro-indie-pop to get excited about
Showcasing the very best Australian Indigenous art from around the country
Experience the magic of ballet live on stage
Adapted for the stage by Amy Conroy
From the book by Martin McKenna
Magical mischievous tale of what happens when the underdog finds his pack
By Kirk Lynn
A punk rock mix tape interactive storytelling experience
Be dazzled by the sparkle, surrealism and absurdity of The Huxleys - in Festival Park and Casuarina Square
The music of pych-rock four-piece The Lazy Eyes is a world unto itself
A fully accessible, queer, sci-fi extravaganza of meteoric proportions
Satirist, provocateur and musical genius Tim Minchin makes his Darwin debut
A series of monumental paintings depicting Lake Baker from 2021 NATSIAA winner Timo Hogan
Raghav Handa, Naina Sen, Farah Mulla & Vishal Kumaraswamy
Go behind the scenes to see digital and creative processes of this virtual collective
A provocative cabaret extravaganza that celebrates the beauty in us all
Celebrate 25 years of the band that made it okay to sing funny songs un-badly
A darkly comic and inventive one-man show in the vein of Stranger Things
Brain melting apocalyptic art punk from a band with a name perfect for the Top End and these turbulent times
A playful new dance work about friendship and collaboration
A weekend of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander storytelling, discussion and exchange
An hour of fun obsessed with life’s questions – big and small
Gary Lang fuses traditional lore with contemporary movement to create his unique style of ‘Indigenous ballet’
Captivating new music inspired by birdsong experienced in an iconic Darwin venue
Enter an illuminated underwater world as Aly de Groot's stunning jellyfish return to Festival Park
Create your very own jellyfish from recycled and discarded materials in this workshop
Fabulous drag cabaret crew and award magnets Yummy are back in the Top End
An acid-fuelled balm for our times from comedy mastermind Zoë Coombs Marr