Top Five Festivals In Darwin 2015

When you’re exploring The Northern Territory and in particular Darwin, you will want to take in as many adventure experiences as possible. Let’s be honest, that is what travelling is all about! There is a great deal of events and festivals put on throughout the year, so let’s take a look at the top five festivals in Darwin to head to in the coming months.

Seabreeze Festival 2015

This one day celebration brings thousands to Nightcliff Seafront, Darwin. Seabreeze will be offering an outstanding collection of community art, delicious foods, with entertainment coming in the form of music and dance performances. If this is your first stay in Darwin, then Seabreeze Festival is a perfect introduction to the life in the city.

2nd May 2015
www.nightcliffseabreeze.com

Bass In The Grass

Welcome to the biggest music festival held in The Northern Territory. Boasting huge national acts such as Temper Trap, Jessica Mauboy and Wolfmother to name a few to previous years line ups, Bass In The Grass continues to include only the best Australian names to its list of acts.

23rd May 2015
www.bassinthegrass.com.au

Territory Day

Celebrate The Northern territory this July as the night sky will be illuminated by the rainbow of fireworks streaking across. Territory Day is an electrifying event that brings the locals and visitors together to celebrate all that is amazing about The Northern Territory. The hot spots to visit on the day are Mindil Beach, where you are sure to enjoy the best view of the night time spectacular. It’s the one day of the year where people are allowed to light up their own fireworks.

1st July
www.territoryday.nt.gov.au

Darwin Cup Carnival

Join the 20,000 people witnessing the premier horse racing event of the year at the picturesque Fannie Bay Racecourse track. Enjoy a day to catch the biggest races in Darwin and why not make it a little more exciting by putting some money on a horse that catches your eye. Who knows, you could end the day with some nice winnings to invest into the rest of your travels.

4th July – 3rd August
www.darwinturfclub.org.au

Darwin Festival 2015

As Darwin enters August, the dry season begins and it also brings the brilliant Darwin Festival that celebrates the fantastic creativity that is found in the city. From theatres, galleries and the streets, Darwin Festival displays an array of artistic talent from the city and across all of Australia. There are a number of performances throughout the 18 day festival, from performance art to musical. If you have a keen interest and like to entertain the artistic side of you then you will love the experiences of the Darwin Festival

6th to 23rd August
www.darwinfestival.org.au