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The Countdown Is On: Full Program Coming Soon!
Fri, May 8 2026
Save the date - the full program is revealed 22 May!
The full Darwin Festival 2026 program is almost here – and it’s set to light up the Top End this August with an electrifying mix of music, theatre, dance, comedy, cabaret, visual arts, family shows and unforgettable one-off experiences.
If you want first pick of the hottest tickets, now’s the moment to become a Friend of the Festival.
Friends get exclusive early access to tickets, a full three days before general sale, giving you the inside track on the shows everyone will be talking about (and booking fast).
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Key dates to lock in:
- Friends of the Festival exclusive booking period starts at 9am on Friday 22 May
- Tickets on sale to the general public from 9am on Monday 25 May
Alongside priority booking, Friends unlock a range of perks across the Festival — making it the smartest (and most rewarding) way to experience Darwin’s hottest winter arts festival.
Don’t leave it to chance. Get ahead of the crowd, lock in your must-sees early, and start planning your Festival before anyone else.