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Darwin Events and Darwin Festivals
(Darwin, Northern Territory - NT, Australia AU)



Darwin has numerous exciting festivals and events, in Darwin, on the outskirts of Darwin and in nearby areas of Australia's Northern Territory (NT). Festivals, events and lively things to see and do in Darwin include lively carnivals and parades, popular sports and horse racing events, and Darwin music and arts festivals. One of the most popular events in Darwin is the Beer Can Regatta in June, a truly unique festival featuring races for boats made completely out of beer cans.

The helpful Darwin Regional Tourism Association Information Centre offers useful information about the latest events and festivals in and around Darwin, many of which attract large crowds of spectators and participants.





Darwin National Public Holidays - Darwin, Northern Territory (NT), Australia

• 1st January - New Year's Day
• 26th January - Australia Day
• 1st Monday in March - Labour Day
• Good Friday / Easter Monday March / April - Easter
• 25th April - Anzac Day
• 2nd Monday in June - Queen's birthday
• 1st Monday in August - Bank Holiday
• 25th December - Christmas Day
• 26th December - Boxing Day

Darwin Calendar of Festivals and Events - Darwin, Northern Territory (NT), Australia AU


Darwin Events and Festivals in January - Darwin, Northern Territory (NT), Australia

• Hottest 7's in the World - late January, an international rugby competition

Darwin Events and Festivals in February - Darwin, Northern Territory (NT), Australia

• Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin - mid-February, commemorating those who lost their lives in the Second World War

Darwin Events and Festivals in April - Darwin, Northern Territory (NT), Australia

• Craft Expo - early April, held at Fannie Bay in the museum grounds, with a wealth of local handicraft items, workshops and stalls
• Annual Territory Craft Fair - early April, with craft stalls and workshops

Darwin Events and Festivals in May - Darwin, Northern Territory (NT), Australia

• NT Expo - late May, held in Darwin's Central Business District (CBD), the Northern Territory NT Expo has become one of the largest trade expositions of its kind in Australia

Darwin Events and Festivals in June - Darwin, Northern Territory (NT), Australia

• National Trust Patron's Dinner - early June, a formal dinner profiling the National Trust and Darwin's heritage
• Orchid Spectacular - early June, a large exhibition of flowering orchids at Darwin's Marrara Indoor Stadium
• Beer Can Regatta - mid-June, unique festival featuring boats made entirely out of beer cans
• Northern Territory Writers' Festival - mid-June, featuring readings, writing workshops, debates and lively discussions
• Darwin Pride Festival - mid-June, large gay pride festival, with Mardi Gras parades, carnivals and general festivities

Darwin Events and Festivals in July - Darwin, Northern Territory (NT), Australia

• NT Orienteering Championships Carnival - mid-July, carnival and celebrations, organised by Top End Orienteers
• Dragonfly Craft Fair - mid-July, a large local arts and crafts fair held in the museum grounds
• Darwin Fringe Festival - late July, with many exhibitions, comedy events and film screenings
• World Solar Challenge - late September, early October, with solar-powered cars travelling around 3,000 km / 1,875 miles from Darwin to Adelaide
• Royal Darwin Show - late July, popular agricultural show at the showground in Winnellie
• Darwin Cup Carnival - late July / early August, with eight days of horse racing and other exciting horse-related events
• Darwin to Bali Yacht Race - late July, the start of this prestigious boat race

Darwin Events and Festivals in August - Darwin, Northern Territory (NT), Australia

• Darwin Rodeo - mid-August, with bareback riding, calf roping and large crowds of cheering spectators
• Festival of Darwin - mid-August, outdoor arts festival, with many striking Aboriginal paintings

Darwin Events and Festivals in November - Darwin, Northern Territory (NT), Australia

• Christmas Craft Fair - late November, a large handicrafts fair held in the museum grounds, including workshops and demonstrations

Darwin Events and Festivals in December - Darwin, Northern Territory (NT), Australia

• Carols By Candlelight - early December, evening Christmas carols at the Amphitheatre in Darwin's George Brown Botanical Gardens
• New Year's Eve on the Wharf - December 31st, with live entertainment and spectacular fireworks at midnight

 
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