What's On in Darwin

MAGNT Curator of Territory History, Jared Archibald, will expose the tangled story of how the Moruya was used by the Navy in Darwin Harbour and what happened to it post war. Suitable for ages 16+. Bookings recommended.

Darwin, it’s time to ditch the apps and let your friends do the flirting (professionally). Hosted by RJ (MC), Date My Mate is a queer-friendly matchmaking night where people present their single friends with a 3-5 minute pitch deck to a live crowd. It’s silly, embarrassing, and a ton of fun. LGBTQIA+ After the pitches, the lights go a little lower, the music goes a little louder, and it becomes a karaoke night.

Explore the changing nature of the Northern Territory with MAGNT Curator Emeritus of Molluscs, Dr Richard Willan, and discover the seasonality of the Top End. Suitable for ages 16+.

Join us for an insightful conversation on media literacy in the age of AI with some of the Northern Territory’s best journalists.

Bring your phone or tablet and we’ll help you learn how to use it, understand the basics, and sort out simple issues.

Join us for a five-course chicetti experience featuring premium Australian tinned seafood reimagined as elegant, bite-sized plates. Think delicate abalone, rich hot-smoked kingfish, bright sardines, and creamy hand-packed tuna — each served with a modern coastal twist.

Free low sensory clay play session exploring coiling techniques to build small vessels with Clair Parkinson for our neurodivergent & disability arts community.

Darwin, it’s happening! 🍾 Hola Margarita! is taking over the city for an unforgettable afternoon on Saturday 28 February!

Hilton Darwin turns up the flavours with a 7-course degustation dinner and free-flow wines—no pairings, just pure indulgence.

This year, things got… harder. A Fireman Saved My Penis. This is a hilariously unfiltered, painfully honest stand-up show about bodies, shame, masculinity, sex, and the moment your dignity is placed entirely in the hands of emergency services.