SPECIAL EVENTS
34TH ANNUAL DARWIN LIONS BEER CAN REGATTA
13 July
Beach events for all ages. Mindil Market stalls from 10am-10pm.
ALICE SUNDOWN ABORIGINAL ART
Darwin Entertainment Centre
21-28 July
The ultimate collection of Aboriginal art from artists including Makinti Napanangka and Gloria Petarra.
DARWIN CUP CARNIAL
Fannie Bay racecourse, Dick Ward Drive, Fannie Bay; 8923 4222
5 July-4 August
The much-anticipated Darwin Cup has all the glamour and excitement of a premier racing event.
DARWIN FESTIVAL
Various venues; 8943 4200
14-31 August
This unique festival celebrates Darwin and its multicultural flavour.
DARWIN FRINGE FESTIVAL
www.darwinfringe.com.au
Various venues; 8981 5522
18-29 June
Get into live arts and cultural activity at the 2008 festival. It’s jam packed full of theatre, dance, music, visual arts, film and comedy.
THE KATHERINE AND DISTRICT SHOW
Katherine Showgrounds, Victoria Highway; 8972 1746
18-20 July
With all the fun and excitement of a rural event, the show includes loads of entertainment and horse events.
WALKING WITH SPIRITS
www.shakespeareaustralia.com.au
Maklgulumbu, Darwin; Sunset 2 August
Traditional corroboree from Arnhem Land languages with songs and stories told in dance, music, fire and film.
