Must-see entertainment in Northern Territory

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    Deckchair Cinema

    Darwin

    During the Dry, the Darwin Film Society runs this fabulous outdoor cinema below the southern end of the Esplanade. Watch a movie under the stars while…

  • Happy Yess

    Darwin

    This venue is Darwin's leading place for live music. A not-for-profit venue for musicians run by musicians, you won't hear cover bands in here. Original,…

  • Red Desert Reptiles

    Yulara

    In the concrete amphitheatre a couple of hundred metres north of the Yulara Town Sq, Danny, the local snake catcher, runs this reptile show that…

  • Mani-Mani Indigenous Cultural Theatre

    Yulara

    Contemporary Indigenous storytelling using sound, light and 3D visuals to tell the story of 'The Eagle, the Cockatoo & the Crow'. It's a fascinating take…

  • Nirvana

    Darwin

    Behind an imposing dungeonlike doorway, this cosy restaurant-bar has live local acts and top-notch cocktails. Tuesday night is a jam session where the…

  • Darwin Railway Club

    Darwin

    Big supporters of Darwin's live music scene, this place pulls in some class acts. The nearly 20-piece band gets the place swinging on Wednesdays, with…

  • Darwin Entertainment Centre

    Darwin

    Darwin's main community arts venue houses the Playhouse and Studio theatres, and hosts events from fashion-award nights to plays, rock operas, comedies…

  • Brown's Mart

    Darwin

    This historic venue (a former mining exchange) features live theatre performances, music and short films – check the website for upcoming performances.

  • Skycity Darwin

    Darwin

    On Mindil Beach, this is Darwin’s flashy casino complex, with accommodation, three restaurants and all the card tables, roulette wheels and pokie machines…

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