Public listings checked 25/10/2026. Dates use each event’s local time. Check organiser details before travelling.
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Explore Darwin, Palmerston and selected rural communities. Kakadu and Litchfield are separate national-park trips; access and conditions can change seasonally.
Listings across Darwin, Darwin City.
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In a quiet park in the middle of a busy little town, much like Darwin, a single bench carries the secrets of the people who visit.
Day after day, layer upon layer of their lives are shared with this garden park, where they feel safe to be themselves, to be open, to be unseen.
But they are seen.
Today, something feels different in the park, the flowers seem a bit brighter, the breeze is comforting. And then, there's the envelopes.
One for everyone, with their names beautifully hand written.
What is inside and who has left them here?
The Letters is a dance theatre work created by youth, for youth, celebrating their connection to all people, regardless of age. It reminds us all that life is precious and sometimes the most unlikely people can add light to your life. A piece that is heartwarming in its message of truth and wisdom, with a whole lot of humour and a generous spoonful of sugar.
The Letters champions generational respect… it is about connecting as human beings in this world where we sometimes get caught up in the disconnect.
Guenther Steiner has always been Formula 1's most refreshing voice: far more likely to be censored by the broadcasters than to censor himself.
The breakout star of Drive to Survive, a team boss whose charm and no-bull honesty won him millions of fans around the globe, is back on stage with his new live show No Team Orders, just days after the chequered flag falls on the most divisive season in a generation.
A radical new technical formula, new teams on the grid, and ambitious young talent challenging the veterans for primacy: 2026 rewrote Formula 1, and the dust will barely have settled when Guenther lands in town.
Few people are better placed to unpack the season than Guenther Steiner. Who really mastered the new rules? Which rookie proved the genuine article? Will more Grands Prix be cancelled? Is Christian Horner really coming back in 2027? You can also take the opportunity to ask your own questions of Guenther in the live audience Q&A.
One night of infectiously funny candour with motorsport's most quotable man, serving the laughs and inside lines that will make you the most entertaining F1 expert at every Christmas party.
Built for the Town and Country Bank in 1884, it was possibly the first building built of stone by private enterprise. In 1887 the building became the premises for the Commercial Bank of Australia. It survived World War II bombing and minor damage by cyclone Tracy, however only the facade remains today.
Discover Australia's Top End on the Hop-on, Hop-off Darwin Big Bus Tour! Big Bus Darwin tours provide the perfect introduction to Darwin, with top-deck views and stops near all the top landmarks and attractions.
Hop on Hop off City Tour operating Monday to Saturday in the peak season, tickets can be purchased off the driver at any of the Big Bus stops. Some buses have air-conditioning, all buses are open air, with Canopy cover. Pre-recorded English commentary. 70 min loop in the morning. 90 min loop in the afternoon. (Peak season)
Check website for latest operating times.
The Reserve Bank was constructed in 1966-67 and is a particularly fine example of the twentieth century stripped classical architectural style. The generous curtilage upon which the building sits is an important part of the overall design and provides an appropriate setting for the building, which is a reminder of the role that the Reserve Bank of Australia played in the development of a centralised banking and monetary control system. This was reinforced by opening a branch of the bank in each capital city. The building is one of four buildings making up 'bankers' corner'. The others are the former Commercial Bank of Australia facade, the Commonwealth Bank and the Westpac Bank (former Bank of New South Wales). The garden and small circular fountain are part of the original building design. The bank closed on 31 October 1997. In 1999-2000 the building was occupied by the United Nations and became symbolic of Australia's role in the East Timor conflict.
The Victoria Hotel (‘the Vic’) has been a Darwin institution since its opening in July 1890 and would be, according to the NT Times and Gazette, the ‘best and most commodious hotel north of Townsville’. Commissioned by Ellen Ryan, then of Grove Hill, it was a two-storey porcellanite construction. Initially named the North Australia Hotel, it was renamed Victoria on 11 September 1896. The hotel is an icon of the Darwin cityscape and was the grandest hotel in Palmerston for many years. Ellen Ryan hosted a number of VIP guests, including Mr Justice Dashwood and family and the South Australia Premier, Sir Thomas Playford, in 1892.
All hotels in the northern part of the Northern Territory were nationalised by the Australian Government in September 1915 after which the Administrator, the contentious Dr JA Gilruth, ordered the closure of public bar in the Vic Hotel, causing acrimony among already agitated working men. Thus the Vic has an association with the Darwin Rebellion of December 1918 and the issue of political representation for Northern Territory citizens. The Vic has survived three major cyclones and World War II, during which it was compulsorily acquired by the Navy then relinquished in 1945.
Aboriginal Bush Traders, connecting you with unique, authentic and ethical cultural products and experiences; supporting local indigenous artists, businesses and micro-enterprises.
A retail store that melds high quality gift, art and authentic indigenous product experiences.
Aboriginal Bush Traders is 100% not-for-profit, and provides avenues for Indigenous people wanting to engage in economic activities in a sustainable way. We specialise in unique, authentic and ethically-sourced products from across the Northern Territory.
This is the site of the 1870 Palmerston Police Station and cells.
The original buildings were of crude timber and disintegrated because of white ants. In 1881, the stone cells at the rear of the site were erected. These were used until 1883 when prisoners were transferred to the new gaol at Fannie Bay.
In 1884, a new court house and police station of stone and Cyprus pine, impervious to white ants, were constructed. The cells were used as police holding cells. The court house survived the bombing of Darwin on 19 February 1942, but the police station had to be demolished. The building then served as Naval Headquarters until December 1974 when it suffered significant damage during Cyclone Tracy.
Several of the 1884 doors, windows, roof trusses and verandah posts were salvaged and the building reconstructed with some variations. Opening once again in 1981 as the offices of the Administrator, the building is significant as a rare example of early public buildings in Darwin. The office and cell block are significant because they represent the continuous presence of Westminster institutions in European settlement of the Territory.
The Darwin Waterfront is in the heart of Darwin's CBD just walking distance from Smith Street Mall and the Esplanade. Experience the best of Darwin's tropical lifestyle with lush parklands, a man-made beach along the saltwater recreation lagoon, and Darwin's most popular attraction, the Wave Lagoon.
Dine on around the world cuisine as you refuel after a morning swim, linger over a luxurious lunch, or stop for a sundowner. Choose from high-end Mediterranean and Mexican restaurants, to more casual cafes and bars - you'll never be too far from an ice cream or a cocktail!
Experience Darwin's multicultural and vibrant community with a year-round program of activities, festivals and events.
Explore Stokes Hill Wharf, a favourite fishing and fish-and-chip spot and popular starting point for harbour cruises where you can experience the best of Darwin Harbour aboard sunset cruises, fishing tours or 00Seven Jet Ski Adventures.
There's so much to love at Darwin Waterfront.
An annual dry season activity, the Darwin Waterfront Beach Club is open every day, a free, public space, featuring luxurious day beds, umbrellas, comfortable seating and the popular Beach Bar!
Order food from one of the local venues or grab a drink from the Beach Bar which is open every day from midday until 7pm.
Dive into the saltwater Recreation Lagoon and embrace the tropical lifestyle of the Top End. Entry is free and the lagoon is patrolled daily by lifeguards.
Wriggle your toes in the sand, get active with Aqua Park or at the Beach Volleyball Court, or relax and lounge on the grasslands or in the Waterfront Beach Club (live during the Dry Season).
The Darwin Waterfront Corporation now provides a beach ramp and mobi mat to help with accessibility. Please ask the lifeguards on duty for assistance or borrow the complimentary beach chair for easier entry into the water.
Service animals are welcome at the Darwin Waterfront. Please ensure that your service animal is appropriately restrained and under control at all times. Please note that service animals are not permitted to enter any body of water (Wave Lagoon or Recreation Lagoon) or on the man-made beach.
Catch a wave at Darwin's coolest Waterfront attraction, the Wave Lagoon.
A palm-fringed swimming pool turns into a tube-riding, boogie-boarding bucket of fun when the siren signals the start of the swell.
Relax on banana lounges under enormous beach umbrellas, or spread out on the lawn in the shade. There are wading pools and fountains to keep the kids entertained, and a kiosk to keep the whole family in supply of cold drinks, snacks and floating fun.
Covering an area of 4,000 square metres, including a shallow water play area for younger children.
The Wave Lagoon rolls out 10 different wave patterns, from gentle swells to waves up to 1.2 metres high, perfect for boogie boarders. There is a 20 minute break in-between each cycle. Ten minute bursts of waves send inflatable tubes bobbing about and boogie boards riding the crests.
The swell here is gentle enough that there's little danger of wiping out and there are red-and-yellow-clad surf lifeguards at the sidelines to keep everyone safe.
The Darwin Convention Centre is a world-class business events venue and the centrepiece of the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. Managed by global venue management specialists Legends Global, the Centre hosts hundreds of business events every year and offers delegates space to think, opportunities to learn and time to network.
With 23,000 sqm of space, the Centre hosts from national and international conferences, large exhibitions and gala dinners to award ceremonies, meetings and seminars, concerts and sporting events.
As one of Australia's premier business event venues, the Centre and its team of professionals have built a reputation for delivering outstanding events, first-class food and excellent customer service.
The Darwin Cenotaph commemorates Australian men and women who have served in conflicts in which Australia has been involved.
The memorial was originally erected outside Government House in 1921 to commemorate those who had served in World War One. It was relocated to the Civic Centre in 1970 and then to its present location in Bicentennial Park in 1992.
