Festivals Darwin

Who doesn't love a festival?

Discover festivals in Darwin including food festivals, music festivals, cultural festivals, street fairs and major events. Find festivals happening this weekend and throughout the year in Darwin.

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Lunar New Year Festivals 2027

When: Monday 1st February 2027 to Tuesday 16th February 2027

Where: Australia

Lunar New Year in 2027 falls on Saturday 6th February 2027, marking the beginning of the Year of the GOAT, with celebrations lasting up to 16 days and main public holidays usually covering the first week. Saturday 6th ..

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Darwin is known as Australia's festival capital, with a packed calendar of cultural festivals, food and wine events, music festivals, film festivals, street fairs and major city celebrations held throughout the year. Comedy Festivals, Food & Wine Festivals to local community festivals, markets and seasonal celebrations, there is always something happening somewhere across the city and suburbs.

This guide to festivals in Darwin brings together upcoming festivals, annual events and special celebrations, including music festivals, arts festivals, cultural festivals, family festivals, night markets, food truck festivals and street parties. Whether you're looking for free festivals, major ticketed events, weekend festivals or something happening this month, you'll find plenty of ideas here.

Darwin's festival scene runs all year round, with major highlights across summer, autumn, winter and spring, making festivals one of the best ways to experience the city's food, music, art, culture and community events.