Live Music in Darwin
Dry-season festivals, NT-grown roots and country
Darwin's live music year revolves around the dry-season festival run and the year-round country and roots circuit. Smaller scene, more intimate rooms, no shortage of weeknight gigs.
What's on in Darwin
Thursday 8 October
Thu 8 Prayer Corby Tor Drummer The Cinema Collective, DarwinSaturday 10 October
Sat 10 OKtoberfest 2026!Experiences Tracy Village Social & Sports, Lyons Sat 10 Bootleg Rascal Mayberry Darwin, Darwin City Sat 10 Zazazoo 103 Arts, WinnellieThursday 15 October
Thu 15 Red Dirt Divas, Duelling Pianos The Cinema Collective, Darwin Thu 15 Red Dirt Divas, Duelling PianosMore Events Sweethearts, Darwin City Thu 15 Duelling Pianos Flick’s, Darwin CityFriday 16 October
Fri 16 Shannon Noll Mayberry Darwin, Darwin CitySaturday 17 October
Sat 17 Club BroadwayTheatre & Musicals Monsoons, Darwin Sat 17 .MOMENTUM. Darwin Railway Club, ParapThursday 22 October
Thu 22 Prayer Corby Tor Drummer The Cinema Collective, DarwinSaturday 24 October
Sat 24 Star Ball Bottomless Brunch The Cinema Collective, DarwinSunday 25 October
Sun 25 Gilly Webby Isa Hotel, Mount IsaThursday 29 October
Thu 29 Red Dirt Divas, Duelling PianosMore Events Sweethearts, Darwin City Thu 29 Red Dirt Divas, Duelling PianosExperiences The Cinema Collective, Darwin Thu 29 Duelling Pianos Flick’s, Darwin CityFriday 30 October
Fri 30 Yola Dewi, Tchami, Just A Gent, COSMIC NOIZE, GratifyDance & Opera Mayberry Darwin, Darwin City Fri 30 TIPSY'S MADHOUSE OF HORROR Monsoons, DarwinSaturday 31 October
Sat 31 Taking Back Saturday Monsoons, DarwinSunday 1 November
Sun 1 Vanessa Tomlinson, Netanela Mizrahi, Whistling Kite New Music Brown's Mart, Darwin CityTuesday 3 November
Tue 3 2026 Melbourne Cup Luncheon at SilksSport & Live Silks Darwin, Fannie Bay Tue 3 James Squire Melbourne Cup 2026 The Landmark, Palmerston CityFriday 6 November
Fri 6 REESE BROS Monsoons, DarwinThursday 12 November
Thu 12 Red Dirt Divas, Duelling PianosMore Events The Cinema Collective, Darwin Thu 12 Duelling Pianos Flick’s, Darwin City Thu 12 Duelling Pianos The Cinema Collective, DarwinFriday 13 November
Fri 13 Melanie Mununggurr, Netanela Mizrahi, Whistling Kite New Music Brown's Mart, Darwin City Fri 13 Country Club Night - Darwin Monsoons, DarwinThursday 26 November
Thu 26 Red Dirt Divas, Duelling PianosMore Events The Cinema Collective, Darwin Thu 26 Duelling Pianos The Cinema Collective, Darwin Thu 26 Duelling Pianos Flick’s, Darwin CitySaturday 5 December
Sat 5 Rops1 & CV, ROPS1, CV Mayberry Darwin, Darwin CityThursday 10 December
Thu 10 Red Dirt Divas, Duelling PianosMore Events The Cinema Collective, Darwin Thu 10 Duelling Pianos The Cinema Collective, Darwin Thu 10 Duelling Pianos Flick’s, Darwin CityFriday 11 December
Fri 11 BINGO LOCOComedy Beachside Pavilion, Mindil Beach Casino ResortThursday 24 December
Thu 24 Red Dirt Divas, Duelling PianosMore Events The Cinema Collective, Darwin Thu 24 Duelling Pianos The Cinema Collective, Darwin Thu 24 Duelling Pianos Flick’s, Darwin CityWednesday 30 December
Wed 30 No Scrubs Monsoons, DarwinSaturday 23 January
Sat 23 Hermitude Monsoons, DarwinWednesday 10 February
Wed 10 PAUL SMITH - HAPPYComedy Darwin Convention Centre, Darwin CitySunday 15 August
Sun 15 The Kandola Allstars, Gaba Gaba Bayan, Larry Gurruwiwi Malawurr Darwin Festival, Darwin CitySaturday 21 August
Sat 21 mama kin spender, Promises Wild Beasts Darwin Festival, Darwin CitySunday 22 August
Sun 22 TISM Darwin Festival, Darwin CityMonday 23 August
Mon 23 Hiatus Kaiyote Darwin Festival, Darwin CityAlso on around Australia
Concerts, shows and experiences on sale now.
Explore Darwin
Countdown
The local music countdown, charts & playlists.
Venues
16 live-music venues across the city.
Artists
257 Darwin artists & bands.
Theatre
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Experiences
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Comedy
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Dance-opera
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Sport
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Darwin live music FAQ
What's on in Darwin?
There are 47 upcoming live music gigs across 16 venues in Darwin. Venues include The Cinema Collective, Monsoons, Flick’s and more.
Where can I find live music in Darwin?
Busy live-music venues right now include The Cinema Collective (Darwin), Monsoons (Darwin), Flick’s (Darwin City), Darwin Festival (Darwin City), Mayberry Darwin (Darwin City). Browse the full list on musick.com.au.
Are there free gigs in Darwin?
Most Darwin gigs are ticketed, but check individual venues for free door shows.
What time do gigs start in Darwin?
Most Darwin gigs start between 7pm and 9pm, doors 30–60 minutes earlier; headliners usually go on 9pm–10pm. Check each gig page for confirmed set times.