The complete guide to live music in Darwin this weekend (Thu 7–Sat 9 May 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Darwin for live music this weekend, Thu 7 May to Sat 9 May 2026. 10 shows across the city.
BEN LEE: On Tour Always
When: Thursday 7 May 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: Mayberry Darwin, Darwin City
Artists: Ben Lee On Tour Always
Ben Lee: On Tour Always with special guest
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Ben Lee: On Tour Always
When: Friday 8 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Lasseters @ Juicy Rump Alice Springs, Desert Springs
Price: $$61
Artists: Ben Lee
After reminding fans and media nationwide why they fell in love with his songs and antics on his widely successful Awake Is The New Sleep 20th Anniversary Tour, Ben Lee is back with a string of 40 regional dates in 2026.“Being out on the road just for the sake of it is what it’s all about” he says “…
Saturday Racing - 9 May
When: Saturday 9 May 2026 at 1:00pm
Where: Darwin Turf Club, Fannie Bay NT
Artists: Saturday Racing - 9 May
Live on Fridays: Tracey Bunn
When: Friday 8 May 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Brown's Mart, Darwin City
Live on Fridays: The Roy Boys
When: Friday 8 May 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Brown's Mart, Darwin City
Bernie Bremond - tropical groove
When: Friday 8 May 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association Inc, Darwin City
Mark Muffler- rock blues country
When: Friday 8 May 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association Inc, Darwin City
TIPSY'S MADHOUSE
When: Friday 8 May 2026 at 9:00pm
Where: Monsoons, Darwin
Price: $$12
FRIDAY MARCH 8 STEP INTO TIPSY MADHOUSE.No rules. No chill. No idea what’s coming next!Hosted by Australia's favourite Groom Luke from Married at First Sight, with DJ Sommer (Darwin) and DJ Smudge (Townsville) taking over the decks and choosing chaos with the bangers.The Monsoons Sirens and friends …
Outback Sounds After Party
When: Saturday 9 May 2026 at 9:00pm
Where: Isa Hotel, Mount Isa
Owie
When: Thursday 7 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: The Tap, Darwin City
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Darwin This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.