Venues
Festival Park is the heart of Darwin Festival but there are plenty of other places around town to check out Festival events.
Find your Festival venue from the list below and click the numbered icon to see its map location. All Darwin Festival venues are smoke free and BYO alcohol is not permitted.
Corner Smith St & Harry Chan Ave, Darwin City
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INPEX Sunset Stage, Festival Park
General Info
All performances are general admission with some fully seated performances and others with limited seating and standing room available. Please see individual event pages for details.
Friends of the Festival receive priority entry to performances at this venue.
Food & Drink
There is a bar located inside the venue and food located in Festival Park. This is a licensed venue. Under 18s are permitted with a parent or guardian except for Club Awi which is strictly 18+
Due to liquor licensing requirements, drinks purchased at Festival Park, Browns Mart and Sitzler Festival Lawn must be consumed in their respective venues and cannot be carried for consumption between the venues.
Accessibility Details
The venue has its own toilets and bar.
This venue is wheelchair accessible but includes areas of grass terrain. Assisted wheelchair access recommended.
Assistance dogs welcome.
Accessible Bathrooms
There is an accessible toilet located outside the venue in Festival Park.
Access to non-gendered toilets.
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Kolsen Twilight Playground, Festival Park
General Info
Kolsen Twilight Playground is situated at the end of Festival Park. It is adjacent to the Smith Street entrance and near the City of Darwin Civic Centre.
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Darwin Port Bandstand, Festival Park
General Info
The Darwin Port Bandstand is situated at the end of Festival Park. It is adjacent to the Smith Street entrance and near the City of Darwin Civic Centre.
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General Info
Festival Park is open from Thurs 8 Aug to Sun 25 August, 5pm until late. Closed Mondays.
Entry is via the gate on Smith Street, the end of Cavanagh and from the City of Darwin Civic Centre carpark
Prams are permitted within the park; no pram parking is available.
This is a licensed venue. Under 18s are permitted with a parent or guardian.
Parking
There is parking close by throughout the city, and Festival Park is located right next to the CBD Bus depot.
Food And Drink
This is a licensed venue. Under 18s are permitted with a parent or guardian.
Bars and food stalls open daily, 5pm until late. Visit out Festival Food page to explore our food options. Please note that this venue is cashless.
Due to liquor licensing requirements, drinks purchased at Festival Park, Browns Mart and Sitzler Festival Lawn must be consumed in their respective venues and cannot be carried for consumption between the venues.
Public Transport
Festival Park is located right next to the Darwin Bus Interchange, which has buses to various locations across Darwin. You can find more information regarding bus timetables here.
Accessibility Details
Festival Park is a busy location with large crowd numbers, bars, and multiple food stalls. The space includes large lighting and art installations.
Assistance dogs welcome.
Accessible Entrance
Accessible drop off is available by the main entrance at Smith Street. Level Access from Smith Street
Accessible Parking
The nearest allocated accessible parking is in the City of Darwin car park located on Harry Chan Avenue.
Accessible Drop Off
Accessible drop off is available by the main entrance at Smith Street. Level Access from Smith Street
Accessible Bathrooms
Accessible bathrooms are located between the Box Office and the food area.
Access to non-gendered toilets.
Box Office
Venue Info
Festival Park, Corner Smith St & Harry Chan Ave, Darwin City
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General Info
All performances at Brown’s Mart are general admission.
Parking
There is parking close by throughout the city, including Smith St and Harry Chan Ave.
Food & Drink
Due to liquor licensing requirements, drinks purchased at Brown’s Mart or Festival Park must be consumed in their respective venues and cannot be carried for consumption between the two venues
Public Transport
Brown’s Mart Theatre is located right next to the Darwin Bus Interchange, which has buses to various locations across Darwin. You can find more information regarding bus timetables here.
Accessibility Details
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
Assistance dogs welcome.
Accessible Parking
Patrons with accessible parking permits can park in the service lane out the front of the venue, next to the Bus Interchange.
Accessible Drop Off
Accessible drop off is available by the Smith Street entrance
Accessible Bathrooms
An accessible toilet is located inside the theatre foyer.
Contact
Please email access@darwinfestival.org.au or phone the Box Office on (08) 8943 4222 to discuss your access requirements.
In front of Parliament House, 15 Mitchell St, Darwin City
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The Spiegeltent, Sitzler Festival Lawn
General Info
This venue is strictly 18+
Friends of the Festival receive priority entry to The Party, excluding Friday and Saturday performances.
Accessibility Details
General admission and the cheap seats are wheelchair accessible. The Ringside VIP, Premium and Booth seating areas are not wheelchair accessible. Ringside/Premium require going downstairs.
Accessible Bathrooms
An accessible toilet is located outside the venue in Sitzler Festival Lawn.
Contact
Please email access@darwinfestival.org.au or phone the Box Office on (08) 8943 4222 to discuss your access requirements.
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General Info
Sitzler Festival Lawn is open from Tues 6 Aug until Sun 25 Aug. Closed Mondays. Entry via Bennett Street and Town Hall Ruins.
This is a licensed venue. Under 18s are permitted with a parent or guardian.
Access to non-gendered toilets.
Parking
There is parking close by throughout the city. Click here for a street parking map of Darwin
Food And Drink
Bars open daily, 5pm until late. Please note that this venue is cashless.
Due to liquor licensing requirements, drinks purchased at Sitzler Festival Lawn or Festival Park must be consumed in their respective venues and cannot be carried for consumption between the two venues.
Public Transport
The Bus Interchange is located a short distance from the venue.
Accessibility Details
This venue is wheelchair accessible. Includes areas of grass terrain and unsealed pathways. Assisted wheelchair access is recommended.
Accessible Parking
Allocated accessible parking is located in the carpark adjacent to Parliament on Mitchell Street.
Accessible Drop Off
Accessible drop off is available in the carpark adjacent to Parliament House on Mitchell Street.
Accessible Bathrooms
Accessible toilet available.
Contact
Please email access@darwinfestival.org.au or phone the Box Office on (08) 8943 4222 to discuss your access requirements.
8/18 Caryota Court, Coconut Grove
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Accessibility Details
The downstairs gallery and reception area are wheelchair accessible.
The upstairs gallery is not wheelchair accessible, as it can only be accessed via 18 stairs with handrails on both side.
93 Mitchell Street, Darwin City
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Studio Theatre, Darwin Entertainment Centre
General Info
All performances are allocated seating.
Accessible seating is available in the theatre and can be booked by emailing access@darwinfestival.org.au 0r calling the Darwin Festival Box Office on (08) 8943 4222. Accessible seating cannot be booked online.
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The Playhouse, Darwin Entertainment Centre
General Info
All performances are allocated seating.
Accessible seating is available in the theatre and can be booked by emailing access@darwinfestival.org.au 0r calling the Darwin Festival Box Office on (08) 8943 4222. Accessible seating cannot be booked online.
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General Info
All performances, with the exception of ‘Pod’, have allocated seating. The option to select seats is available during the booking process.
Darwin Entertainment Centre’s Box Office opens one hour before performances
Baby change facilities are available in both male and female toilets on the ground floor.
Parking
Parking is available in the DoubleTree by Hilton underground carpark, with lift access available to street level. The carpark uses license recognition for payment on exit by card only.
Food & Drink
The Darwin Entertainment Centre has a licensed bar.
Accessibility Details
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
There is lift access to the first floor.
Accessible seating is reserved for patrons with accessibility needs and cannot be booked online. Please email access@darwinfestival.org.au or phone the Box Office on (08) 8943 4222 to discuss your requirements.
Accessible Parking
Allocated accessible parking is available in the DoubleTree by Hilton underground carpark, with lift access available to street level. The carpark uses license recognition for payment on exit by card only.
Accessible Bathrooms
Accessible toilet available on both the ground and first floor.
17 Somerville Gardens, Parap
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General Info
This is a licensed venue and is strictly 18+
All performances are general admission. Events are standing with limited seating.
Parking
Limited parking available on site.
Food & Drink
This venue features a licensed bar and a variety of food options available for purchase during specific kitchen opening hours.
Accessibility Details
Access to the venue is over gravel and uneven ground. Entrance is via a few steps, or a ramp is available.
Please email access@darwinfestival.org.au or phone the Box Office on (08) 8943 4222 to discuss your access requirements.
Accessible Bathrooms
There are no accessible toilets in this venue.
20 Conacher Street, Fannie Bay
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General Info
All performances are general admission with some fully seated performances and others with only limited seating. Please see individual event pages for details.
This is a licensed venue. Under 18s are permitted with a parent or guardian.
Parking
Free parking available on Conacher Street.
Food And Drink
Food and drink available on site, check back later for more details.
Accessibility Details
This venue is wheelchair accessible. Includes areas of grass terrain and unsealed pathways. Assisted wheelchair access is recommended.
Please email access@darwinfestival.org.au or phone the Box Office on (08) 8943 4222 to discuss your access requirements.
Accessible Parking
Allocated accessible parking is located across the road in the Museum carpark.
Accessible Bathrooms
An accessible toilet is available.
Contact
Please email access@darwinfestival.org.au or phone the Box Office on (08) 8943 4222 to discuss your access requirements.
6002, 7 Anchorage Court, Waterfront Precinct
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General Info
Darwin Waterfront is a short stroll from Darwin city.
Parking
Parking is available and is free for under two hours in the Kitchener Drive multi storey car park. If exceeding two hours, paid parking is available.
Food And Drink
There are a range of restaurants and bars located along the waterfront.
Public Transport
Public buses run to and from this venue. You can find more information here. There also shuttle buses that operate around Darwin. More information can be found on the Darwin Waterfront website.
Accessibility Details
The Darwin Waterfront is wheelchair accessible. Please contact the venue for more details.
Accessible Parking
Allocated accessible parking available.
Contact
Please contact the venue for more details.
Jervois Road, Darwin City
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General Info
All performances are general admission. Tickets are available on the door unless sold out.
Parking
Parking at the venue is free after 5pm. Additional parking available at the Esplanade and Darwin Waterfront.
Food And Drink
Food and Drink available on site. Visit the Deckchair Cinema website for more details.
Accessibility Details
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
Accessible Parking
There are two allocated accessible parking spaces at the venue.
Accessible Bathrooms
Accessible toilets located within venue.
Contact
Please contact the venue for more details.
116 The Esplanade, Darwin City
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Parking
Street parking available on the Esplanade.
Accessibility Details
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
Accessible Parking
Allocated accessible parking available at the venue.
Accessible Bathrooms
Accessible toilet available.
Contact
Please contact the venue for more details
24 Gardens Hill Cres, The Gardens
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Parking
Street parking available nearby the venue.
Accessibility Details
This venue is a disused warehouse space, so while it is wheelchair accessible there will be uneven terrain to navigate.
Contact
Please contact the venue for more details.
Gilruth Ave & Gardens Road, The Gardens
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Darwin Amphitheatre
General Info
Big Name, No Blankets, Missy Higgins and National Indigenous Music Awards are all general admission events.
No seating is provided. BYO picnic blankets and low chairs.
Gardens Road will be closed between Chin Quan Road and Gilruth Avenue on the night of these shows.
There will be ticket scanning and bag checks at the front gates. Queuing will be required.
Parking
There is no parking at Darwin Amphitheatre. Limited parking available on Geranium Street or at Mindil Beach.
Ride-share and taxis will be able to drop you off at designated drop off/collection zones.
Food & Drink
Food and drink stalls open at all events. The National Indigenous Music Awards is an alcohol-free event. Big Name, No Blankets and Missy Higgins will have a bar onsite. Glass and unsealed bottles are not permitted.
Public Transport
Public buses will be running nearby. Plan your journey by clicking here.
Accessibility Details
This venue is wheelchair accessible. Includes areas of grass terrain and inclines. Assisted wheelchair access is recommended
There will be a designated area for patrons with access requirements. Patrons with access requirements are permitted to bring tall chairs if necessary.
Accessible Entrance/Parking/Drop Off
Dedicated accessibility parking bays and drop off is available near the main entrance. Access from Gilruth Avenue only. For access, show your Australia Accessibility Parking Scheme Badge to the traffic controllers.
Accessible Bathrooms
Accessible toilet available.
Contact
Please email access@darwinfestival.org.au or phone the Box Office on (08) 8943 4222 to discuss your access requirements.
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Event Centre, George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
General Info
Located near the Gardens Road main car park.
Parking
Parking available at the Gardens Road car park. Overflow parking at Geranium Street or Mindil Beach. Please note that road access will be restricted on the day of Amphitheatre events.
Accessible Parking
Allocated accessible parking available
Accessibility Details
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
Accessible Bathrooms
Accessible toilets are available.
Contact
Please email access@darwinfestival.org.au or phone the Box Office on (08) 8943 4222 to discuss your access requirements.
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General Info
Access to the George Brown Botanic Gardens is via the Gardens Road main entrance.
Please select sub-venue for more information.
The Blvd, Palmerston City
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General Info
All performances at this venue are general admission.
Parking
Street parking available near the venue.
Food & Drink
Food and drink available on site. Check back later for more info.
Accessibility Details
This venue is wheelchair accessible. Includes areas of grass terrain. Assisted wheelchair access is recommended.
Accessible Parking
Allocated accessible parking available behind Palmerston Library.
Accessible Bathrooms
Accessible toilet available.
Contact
Please email access@darwinfestival.org.au or phone the Box Office on (08) 8943 4222 to discuss your access requirements.
Mindil Beach Gilruth Ave, Darwin City
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Beachside Pavillion, Mindil Beach Casino Resort
General Info
This is a licensed venue and is strictly 18+
All performances have allocated table seating.
Accessibility Details
This venue is wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet.
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Infinity Pool & Bar, Mindil Beach Casino Resort
General Info
This is a licensed venue and is strictly 18+.
BYO bathers and a towel. Showers and changerooms available.
Accessibility Details
Please note that whilst Mindil Beach Casino Resort is wheelchair accessible, the Infinity Pool is not.
Accessible Bathrooms
Accessible toilet available.
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General Info
This is a licensed venue and is strictly 18+
Parking
Free parking available at the venue.
Accessibility Details
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
Accessible Parking
Allocated accessible parking is available.
Accessible Bathrooms
Accessible toilet available.
19 Conacher St, The Gardens
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Outdoors at Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
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General Info
Entry into the museum is free, including The Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (Telstra NATSIAA) exhibition.
All performances of A Whale’s Tale are ticketed and can be purchased through the event page.
Parking
Free parking available on site.
Public Transport
The number 6 bus route stops at the museum.
Accessibility Details
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
A parent’s room with baby changing and feeding facilities is provided.
Accessible Parking
Allocated accessible parking is available.
Accessible Bathrooms
Accessible toilet available.
Ellengowan Drive (University Drive South), Casuarina
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Parking
Entry via University Drive South for parking
Accessibility Details
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
Accessible Bathrooms
An accessible toilet is available.
Accessible Parking
Allocated accessible parking is available.
Vimy Lane, Parap
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Parking
Parking available in Parap Village.
Accessibility Details
The gallery is wheelchair accessible, however the main entrance includes a flight of six steps.
Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair access is via a side entrance with a ramp. When you arrive, please call 08 8981 5368 for assistance.
Accessible Parking
Accessible parking is available.
4 Bennett St, Darwin City
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General Info
Located within the Parliament House building.
Accessibility Details
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
Accessible Parking
Allocated accessible parking spaces available in the carpark adjacent to Parliament House on Mitchell Street.
Accessible Bathrooms
Accessible toilet available.
8 Parap Pl, Parap
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Parking
Parking available in Parap Village, as well as nearby street parking.
Accessibility Details
This venue can only be accessed via stairs.
Contact
Please contact the venue for more details.
40 Parap Rd, Parap
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Parking
Parking is available in Parap Village.
Accessibility Details
This venue is not wheelchair accessible and does not have an accessible toilet.
Accessible Parking
Allocated accessible parking available in Parap Village.
2/2 Harriet Pl, Darwin City
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Parking
Street parking available on Harriet Place.
Accessibility Details
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
Accessible Parking
One allocated accessible parking spot located outside the venue on Harriet Place.
Contact
Please contact the venue for more details.
33 Cavenagh St, Darwin CIty
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Parking
Street parking available near the venue.
Accessibility Details
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
Please note that not all venues in the Urban Cocktail Trail are wheelchair accessible.
Accessible Parking
Allocated accessible parking located nearby the venue.
Contact
Please email access@darwinfestival.org.au or phone the Box Office on (08) 8943 4222 to discuss your access requirements.
Darwin Cenotaph War Memorial The Esplanade, Darwin City
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Parking
Street parking available on the Esplanade.
Accessibility Details
This venue is wheelchair accessible. Includes areas of grass terrain, unsealed paths and inclines.
Accessible Parking
Allocated accessible on street parking and drop off is available.
3 Harriet Pl, Darwin City
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Parking
Street parking available on Harriet Place.
Accessibility Details
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
Please note that the event Foodies Bar Adventure is not wheelchair accessible.
Accessible Parking
Allocated accessible parking is available near the venue on Harriet Place.
Accessible Bathrooms
Accessible toilet available.
6 Bennett Street, Darwin City
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General Info
Open Mon – Fri, 9am – 4.30pm. Sat, Sun & Public holidays 10am – 2pm.
Parking
There is parking close by throughout the city.
Public Transport
The CBD bus depot is located nearby.
Accessibility Details
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
Contact
Please contact the venue for more details.
Box Office
Venue Info
Harbour View Plaza Ground Floor, 8 McMinn Street, Darwin City
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Parking
Visitor parking available in the Harbour View Plaza carpark.
Accessibility Details
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
Accessible Bathrooms
Accessible toilet available.
Accessible Bathrooms
Allocated accessible parking available at the venue in the Harbour View Plaza carpark.
3/1 Caryota Court, Coconut Grove
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Parking
Free parking available in front of the venue.
Accessibility Details
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
Accessible Bathrooms
An accessible toilet is available.
Parking
Allocated accessible parking is available.
Transport
Bus routes 4, 6 and 14 travel throughout the Darwin CBD stopping near key Festival venues and galleries.
Bus routes 4 and 6 travel within walking distance of George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens and the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.
Take bus route 6 to visit Darwin Railway Club and Parap art galleries and bus route 10 to Casuarina Square.
transport.nt.gov.au/public/bus/darwin
