The complete guide to live music in Darwin this weekend (Thu 21–Sat 23 May 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Darwin for live music this weekend, Thu 21 May to Sat 23 May 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Saturday Racing - 23 May
When: Saturday 23 May 2026 at 1:00pm
Where: Darwin Turf Club, Fannie Bay NT
Artists: Saturday Racing - 23 May
Weekly live music guide — free.
MERTAS X TANG
When: Saturday 23 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Darwin Railway Club, Parap
Price: $$20
Artists: Mertas, Tang
Arnhem Land surf punks Mertas are back in the big smoke for their first show this year! Joined by local legends TANG and special guest "Mystery Man" at Darwin Railway Club, ya don't want to miss this one!
Live on Fridays: Ward Hancock
When: Friday 22 May 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Brown's Mart, Darwin City
Brett Ireland - raw blues
When: Friday 22 May 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association Inc, Darwin City
Melanie Gray
When: Saturday 23 May 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Tap, Darwin City
Artists: Melanie Gray
Wonder
When: Thursday 21 May 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Kununurra BMX Track, Kununurra
Ord Valley Muster Events
Owie
When: Thursday 21 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: The Tap, Darwin City
Saysha Ham & Owie
When: Friday 22 May 2026 at 4:00pm
Where: The Tap, Darwin City
Connor Mccarberry
When: Friday 22 May 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Tap, Darwin City
Live Music at Silks
When: Saturday 23 May 2026 at 5:30pm
Where: Silks Darwin, Fannie Bay
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Darwin This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.