Tourism and Events NT

03/09/2026

Vast, bold and unmistakably alive – The Territory Spirit is what makes the Northern Territory unforgettable.

From 11-14 November 2026, Destination NT will bring the Territory’s tourism, hospitality and events industries together in Alice Springs for four days of connection, insights and celebration.

The program includes:
🔸Sector Day
🔸Aboriginal Tourism Forum
🔸Global Market Update
🔸Destination NT Conference
🔸Brolga Awards.

If you work in tourism, hospitality or events, Destination NT is an opportunity to connect with others from across the Territory and be part of conversations shaping the future of our visitor economy.

Find out more and stay up to date on the Tourism and Events NT website 👉 https://www.tourismandeventsnt.com.au/tourism-industry/toolkits-guides/destination-nt

03/09/2026

Red Centre NATS kicks off today in Alice Springs!

Australia’s ultimate festival of wheels is back and bigger than ever, with four huge days of burnouts, drag racing, street cruising, show cars, bikes and entertainment across Alice Springs.

Whether you’re a diehard revhead or looking for a great day out with the family, there’s plenty of action to enjoy from today until Sunday. Kids aged 15 and under are free!

Tourism and Events NT recently committed to securing Red CentreNATS in Alice Springs for another five years through to 2030. In partnership with Out There Productions and local industry, we look forward to continuing to grow this much-loved annual event and the benefits it delivers for the region.

Check out the full program and get your tickets 👉 https://redcentrenats.com.au/program

02/09/2026

What’s your reason for loving the Territory between September and April? 🌴🎣✨

Maybe it’s the waterfalls and waterholes, dramatic skies, world-class fishing, local events, outdoor adventures or having fewer crowds around.

From 1 September, Territorians can share in 25 words or less what makes this time of year special and help show the rest of Australia why it’s the Territory’s Best Kept Season.

Share your reason and you’ll also go in the running to win one of two $2,500 travel vouchers - one to explore the Top End and one to explore the Red Centre - giving you even more reasons to discover your own backyard.

Entries close 18 October 2026.

Share your reason 👉 https://www.northernterritory.com/reasons

01/09/2026

Million Dollar Fish is back for Season 12! 🎣

Registrations are now open – sign up for free and be ready when the red-tagged barra hit the water.

Register now 👇

Million Dollar Fish is back!

And the best news is registrations are OFFICIALLY OPEN!
It's FREE to register, make sure you get in early so you're ready when the red-tags hit the water 🐟

Plus you'll go into the draw for the monthly prize pool.

🔗Register now, https://brnw.ch/21x5kFH

01/09/2026

📣 Calling all hospitality venues! It’s time to put your own flavour into the 2026 Darwin International Laksa Festival! 🍜

Vendor registrations are now open for venues across the Territory to serve a laksa or laksa-inspired dish, drink or dessert during October.

With 3,500 Laksa League players and more than 6,000 dishes purchased, tasted and reviewed in 2025, the festival is an opportunity to:
👉 attract new customers
👉 showcase your venue and creativity
👉 compete across six award categories
👉 be part of a uniquely Territory celebration.

Whether you’re a returning favourite or joining for the first time, register your creation today:
https://darwinlaksafestival.com.au/account/register/merchant.

The Darwin International Laksa Festival runs from 1-31 October 2026, culminating in the Grand Finale on 31 October.

31/08/2026

Last week, the Getaway crew from Channel 9 wrapped up a jam-packed week of filming across the Top End, capturing stories set to showcase the NT to audiences across Australia in the coming weeks.

Host Jules Lund got out and about experiencing some of the Territory’s unforgettable tourism experiences, including:

🪃 Dalabon Cultural Experience
🛩️ Davidson’s Arnhemland Safaris
🌿 Nitmiluk Tours
🚁 Heli Pub Crawl with Airborne Solutions.

From Aboriginal culture and breathtaking landscapes to unforgettable ways to explore the Top End, the stories will shine a national spotlight on the people, places and experiences that make the NT so special.

Keep an eye out for the stories coming to Getaway soon!

29/08/2026

Tonight, the Richmond Women's and Essendon FCW go head-to-head at TIO Stadium for the NAB AFLW Dreamtime in Darwin. 🏉 🤩

Get there early for the AFLW Dreamtime Social from 2pm to 6pm, with live performances from Yung Milla, Nikayla, Jaxon De Santis and Marmalade. 🎶

Then settle in for an unforgettable night of elite women’s football and a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture on Larrakia Country.

Tourism and Events NT is proud to support the return of Dreamtime in Darwin for a third consecutive year, so round up your family and friends and help fill the stands!

🎉 Dreamtime Social: 2pm–6pm
🏉 First bounce: 6.50pm
📍 TIO Stadium
🎟️ Adults $15 | Youth aged 15-17 $5 | Under 15s free

Tickets include entry to both the Dreamtime Social and the match.

Get your tickets 👉 https://northernterritory.com/darwin-and-surrounds/events/nab-aflw-dreamtime-in-darwin

28/08/2026

Pack your picnic basket and gather your favourite people for Darwin Waterfront's BIG Picnic, which celebrates the doubling of green space at Fort Hill 🌴🌅

This Sunday, Fort Hill Parkland will come alive with live music, community activities, food and plenty of space to relax as the sun sets over Darwin's coastline.

🗓 Sunday 30 August 2026
⏰ 4-7pm
📍 Fort Hill Parkland, Darwin Waterfront

Bring your own picnic or grab a bite from one of the amazing Waterfront venues and join the celebration.

More info here 👉 https://www.waterfront.nt.gov.au/big-picnic

28/08/2026

New Territory Events Program announced! 📣

A new funding model is coming to support events across the Northern Territory.

The Territory Events Program, previously known as the Event Funding Program, will move from two funding rounds a year to a single annual round.

The program introduces four clear funding streams to support major events, tourism outcomes, community and lifestyle events, and activations funding streams.

Learn more, view upcoming information sessions or subscribe for updates 👉 https://www.tourismandeventsnt.com.au/tourism-industry/events-resources/territory-events-program-tep