The Darwin Festival program provides a feast of local, national and international performances to excite, inspire and entertain.

There are few festivals around the world that can boast the weather that Darwin has and this is what makes it a perfect festival town. Held in August, the festival includes everything from free outdoor events to theatre, dance, music, cabaret, films, workshops and comedy, not to mention the sensational cuisine.

Running for 18 nights with over 70 productions, 112 events and performances and over 1,000 international, national and Territory artists and cultural groups, the Darwin Festival reflects the indigenous, Asian and Pacific cultures of the region.

A strong visual arts component is also included, with Larrakia traditional land owners guiding you through the many galleries exhibiting indigenous art on the Gallery Bus Tour, and the outdoor Galuku Gallery in the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens.