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Carols By Candlelight The Gardens (07/12/08, Annual event) Join in and celebrate the start of the festive season. Carols by Candlelight is the pinnacle of the festive season in Darwin and is held in the Amphitheatre at the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens.

Carols by Candlelight Alice Springs (07/12/08, Annual event) A family night to help celebrate the Christmas festive season. Carols by Candlelight special guest for the evening is national artist Cindy V, with Santa also appearing during the night.

Alice Springs Town Council Christmas Carnival Alice Springs (12/12/08, Annual event) The Alice Springs Council Christmas Carnival is jammed packed with activities and live entertainment for people of all ages. This family friendly community event will have...

Berry Springs Community Markets Berry Springs (31/08/08 to 21/12/08, Monthly event) Come along and join the locals for breakfast or maybe grab an early lunch. The Berry Springs Community Market has stalls ranging from fresh locally grown...

Arafura Craft Exchange - Trajectory of Memories, Tradition and Modernity in Ceramics Darwin (17/07/08 to 18/01/09, Once Only event) A cultural exhibition of craft from Indonesia and Australia. The Arafura Craft Exchange introduces audiences to an exhibition of remarkable examples of contemporary craft from Indonesia...

Chinese New Year Darwin (26/01/09 to 09/02/09, Annual event) Celebrate and enjoy the festivities of the coming of Chinese New Year. The 2009 Chinese New Year falls on Monday January 26 - the Year of...

Australia Day Breakfast and Activities Tennant Creek Tennant Creek (26/01/09, Annual event) Take part and help celebrate Australia’s very own special day. On 26 January the nation celebrates what's great about being Australian with official and formal functions as well as fun activities with family and friends. The 'Golden Heart' town of Tennant Creek...

AFL Indigenous All Stars v Adelaide Crows Marrara (07/02/09, Once Only event) Your chance to catch the only AFL Indigenous All Stars game. Darwin will play to host to the AFL Indigenous All Stars v Adelaide Crows game....

Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin Darwin (19/02/09, Annual event) A tribute to honour and remember those who helped defend Darwin, the Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin is commemorated each year on 19 February at the Cenotaph, Bicentennial Park, Darwin and attracts many vetrans who served in Darwin around...

Aurora Kakadu Klash Jabiru (26/03/09 to 28/03/09, Annual event) Enter the only fishing competition in Kakadu National Park. The Aurora Kakadu Klash is the only fishing competition held in World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, which is rich with many species.

Daly Waters Pub Outback B and S Ball and XXXX Gold Ute Show Daly Waters (10/04/09 to 12/04/09, Annual event) A weekend of partying, fun and games, and little sleep. The Daly Waters Pub invites you to enjoy the Easter long weekend of outback fun when...

Alice Springs Cup Carnival Alice Springs (11/04/09 to 04/05/09, Annual event) Join in the excitement of horse racing in the heart of Central Australia. The Alice Springs Cup Carnival is a program of five unique race days over a four-week period.

Borroloola Barra Classic King Ash Bay (11/04/09 to 12/04/09, Annual event) Try you luck against the elusive barramundi. The Borroloola Barra Classic is a very popular annual fishing event that is held over Saturday and Sunday of...

AFL Central Australia Lightning Carnival Alice Springs (11/04/09 to 12/04/09, Annual event) A great weekend of watching Australian Rules. Held over the Easter long weekend, teams travel hundreds of miles to participate in this annual carnival held at Traeger Park.

Aileron Bush Weekend Alice Springs (11/04/09 to 12/04/09, Annual event) A weekend full action, adventure and fun for everyone. Come and see the cowboys and cowgirls as they pit themselves against the beasts for that elusive eight seconds.

Daly Waters Pro Rodeo Daly Waters (12/04/09, Annual event) Watch the skills of these amazing cowboys. The Daly Waters Rodeo is a Northern Territory annual event not to be missed.

Alice Springs Heritage Festival Alice Springs (18/04/09 to 24/04/09, Annual event) Explore the heritage sites of Alice Springs. The Alice Springs Heritage Festival is a week-long celebration of local heritage. It gives locals and visitors a chance to explore the characters and history of early Alice Springs.

Daly Waters Rodeo, Campdraft and Gymkhana Daly Waters (01/05/09 to 03/05/09, Annual event) A true Aussie outback experience. The Daly Waters Rodeo, Campdraft and Gymkhana is held in the historic township of Daly Waters, 600 kilometres south of Darwin....

Bangtail Muster Alice Springs (04/05/09, Annual event) Join in the madcap fun of one of Alice Springs’ major street parades. The Bangtail Muster is the annual fundraiser for the Alice Springs Youth Centre...

Arafura Games Darwin (09/05/09 to 17/05/09, Biennial event) Watch leading international sporting events from the Asia Pacific. The Arafura Games, held in Darwin, is a sporting event for developing athletes across the Asia Pacific region and beyond.

BASSINTHEGRASS 2009 Darwin (23/05/09, Annual event) The Territory’s biggest music extravaganza attracts some of Australia’s biggest bands. BASSINTHEGRASS has grown into one of the biggest events in Darwin, providing entertainment to all age groups with the best of home-grown and interstate bands.

Anaconda MTB Enduro Hawthorn (25/05/09 to 29/05/09, Annual event) Five days of incredible mountain bike racing along the sweet single track and dusty trails of the majestic MacDonnell Ranges in Central Australia. The Anaconda Mountain Bike Enduro captures the spirit of the Red Centre with a series of off road...

Barunga Cultural and Sports Festival Barunga (05/06/09 to 08/06/09, Annual event) Hear the stories and learn the culture of the Indigenous people. The annual Barunga Festival is held in this remote Aboriginal community over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend and is one of the major and longest-running Indigenous community festivals in the...

Adelaide River Show Adelaide River ( Stuart Highway ) (06/06/09 to 07/06/09, Annual event) Join in the thrill of a rodeo, camp draft and rural show. The Adelaide River Show, in the Adelaide River township south of Darwin, features a rodeo, polocrosse, gymkhana and camp draft as well as competitions in arts and crafts, flora...

Adelaide River NT Country Music Talent Quest Adelaide River ( Stuart Highway ) (06/06/09, Annual event) Enjoy true country hospitality and a toe-tapping day of outback country music. From all over the Territory and interstate, entrants make the trek to Adelaide River, to be part of the only Country Music Association of Australia recognised NT country music...

Brunette Downs Races Threeways (18/06/09 to 21/06/09, Annual event) Running for almost a century, the ABC Amateur Race Club is Australia’s best kept outback secret. The races are held in June every year, on Brunette Downs, situated on the Barkly Tablelands, 350 kilometres north-east of Tennant Creek.

Advocate Art Award Alice Springs (19/06/09 to 12/07/09, Annual event) The Advocate Art Award showcase artwork being done in Central Australia. This colourful kaleidoscope of art is a snapshot of art work being done in Central...

Alice Springs Show Alice Springs (03/07/09 to 04/07/09, Annual event) Join in the fun and excitement of a large rural show. The Alice Springs Show is a traditional rural show with a very close association with the regional cattle stations, and is based on agricultural produce, livestock and craft.

Darwin Cup Carnival Fannie Bay (04/07/09 to 03/08/09, Annual event) Share in the excitement of Darwin’s premier horse racing calendar. The Darwin Cup Carnival officially kicks off on Saturday 4 July 2009 and culminates in the running of the Darwin Cup on Monday 3 August 2009.

Boonu Boonu Festival Borroloola (05/07/09 to 12/07/09, Annual event) A great opportunity to view Indigenous art and craft from 40 different artists. Borroloola hosts the Boonu Boonu Festival, which brings together traditional dance groups and...

Alice Springs Camel Cup Alice Springs (11/07/09, Annual event) The quirky, annual Camel Cup attracts visitors to Alice Springs from all over the world. While camels may have a reputation as dedicated 'ships of the desert', these magnificent beasts are certainly not short on personality.

Darwin Beer Can Regatta The Gardens (19/07/09, Annual event) A regatta like no other, with boats primarily built entirely from aluminum beer cans.

Cycle Across Oz Mentone (28/07/09 to 24/08/09, Once Only event) Take part in this cycling adventure that will take your from Rockhampton in Queensland to the tropical city of Darwin in the Northern Territory.

Darwin Festival Darwin (13/08/09 to 30/08/09, Annual event) The Darwin Festival program provides a feast of local, national and international performances to excite, inspire and entertain. There are few festivals around the world that can boast the weather that Darwin has and this is what makes it a perfect...

Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Maningrida (13/08/09 to 15/08/09, Annual event) Spiritually moving, vibrant colours, timeless – an awe-inspiring experience for all art lovers. The Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair will provide a unique artistic experience for all lovers of indigenous art and culture.

Alice Springs Rodeo Alice Springs (15/08/09, Annual event) See the amazing skills of the country’s top professional cowboys. As part of the Australian Professional Rough-riders Association official circuit, the Alice Springs Rodeo kicks off early Saturday evening.

Borroloola Gulf Show Borroloola (21/08/09, Annual event) Mix it with the best bulls and broncs in the business. The Borroloola Gulf Show, known locally as the WayOutBack agricultural show, combines agriculture, gardening, lifestyle, arts, crafts and competition in an entertaining day out.

ASSA ABLOY Henley-On-Todd Regatta Alice Springs (22/08/09, Annual event) A boat race with a difference - on the dry sands of the Todd River. The ASSA ABLOY Henley-On-Todd Regatta is a day of fun where teams and individuals race ‘boats’ in the dry bed of the Todd River in outback...

Adelaide River Races Adelaide River ( Stuart Highway ) (22/08/09, Annual event) Join in the excitement of a traditional country race meeting. The Adelaide River Races, set in beautiful shady grounds, feature a seven-race program, with TAB and bookie facilities on site. Bar and food facilities are available, along with children activities.

Crab and Quail Dinner and Auction Evening Darwin (05/09/09, Annual event) Dine under the stars on blue swimmer crabs, free range quail and a glass of wine. Enjoy an entertaining night at the Dragons Abreast NT annual...

Cyprus Food and Wine Festival Marrara (05/09/09, Annual event) The Cyprus Foods and Wine Festival is a family event and will showcase the famous Cypriot Commandaria wine which is one of the oldest wines on earth.

Darwin City Muster Darwin (08/09/09, Annual event) Welcome to the Darwin City Muster, where a variety of music talent comes together to entertain you for the night.

Alice Desert Festival Alice Springs (11/09/09 to 20/09/09, Annual event) Be inspired and entertained with the diversity of desert arts and the Central Australian lifestyle. Alice Springs is the meeting place of many different cultures and the Alice Desert Festival will celebrate this rich diversity.

Brunette Downs Campdraft, Rodeo and Gymkhana Threeways (18/09/09 to 20/09/09, Annual event) View amazing skills between man and horse, and experience the true outback. The Brunette Downs Campdraft, Rodeo and Campdraft attracts jackaroos, jillaroos and novice’s from all around the area, to attend this entertaining and fun weekend.

Barra Bash 2009 Mataranka (02/10/09 to 04/10/09, Annual event) Feel the thrill as you hook your first barramundi. The Barra Bash in an annual fishing competition held on the Roper River with over AUD4,000.00 in cash, trophies, prizes and vouchers to be won for the largest barramundi, largest other fish...

BASSINTHEDUST Alice Springs (03/10/09, Annual event) A showcase of local and interstate entertainment. BASSINTHEDUST, in Alice Springs, is a music festival for the young, and the young at heart.

Darwin Boat and Leisure Show Darwin (17/10/09 to 18/10/09, Annual event) A host of exciting new releases, many of which have not yet been seen at other boat shows, awaits you at the Darwin Boat and...

Annual Billfish Tournament Groote Eylandt (24/10/09 to 01/11/09, Annual event) Your challenge - to hook and fight for your first billfish.

26th Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award 2009 Fannie Bay (14/08/09 to 25/10/09, Annual event) View the cultural art work and crafts of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. The Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award is the premier national indigenous event on the arts calendar.

Big Flea Market Rapid Creek Rapid Creek (01/04/08 to 31/12/10, Annual event) Relax and enjoy a stress-relieving massage or cool tropical juice. Darwin's oldest market is situated only 20 minutes from Darwin city, in the Rapid Creek Business Village.