Million Dollar Fish
01 October 2025 - 31 March 2026
Million Dollar Fish is Australia’s richest fishing competition, giving anglers the chance to take home huge cash prizes by simply hooking onto a red-tagged barramundi.
Northern Territory Major Events Company
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Enriching the Northern Territory with incredible event experiences is what drives us. Since 1999 we’ve been delivering and supporting events from the Top End to the Red Centre. Guided by a commitment to grow industry capability, strengthen the Territory’s identity as an exciting place to live and work, and fuel economic growth, we take great pride in our diverse portfolio of events.
Explore our hallmark experiences – and award-winning – festivals and events and find out how you can work with us.
Current Events
Parrtjima – A Festival in Light 2026
10 - 19 April 2026
A unique celebration of Aboriginal art, culture, storytelling and more, Parrtjima - A Festival in Light takes place on Australia’s most stunning stage - the Red Centre landscape.
BASSINTHEGRASS
16 May 2026
The Territory’s biggest and best music festival BASSINTHEGRASS is an unmissable all-ages event held at Darwin’s iconic Mindil Beach.
Territory Day
01 July 2026
Territory Day is a popular event among people of all ages, with fireworks displays, concerts and community events just some of the ways Territorians celebrate self-governance.
MXGP
18 - 20 September 2026
FIM Motocross World Championship is coming to the Territory in 2025, featuring the established MXGP and MX2 classes as well as the FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship and a national support class
Alice Springs Masters Games
10 - 17 October 2026
Held in the beautiful Red Centre, the Alice Springs Masters Games is a biennial multi-sport event that attracts participants from right across Australia.
BetR Darwin Triple Crown
To be announced
Since 1998 Darwin’s Hidden Valley Raceway has hummed to the tune of the Supercars as they battle it out for first place in front of thousands of fans.
NRL Dolphins to Play in Darwin
To be announced
NRL returns to the Top End - with a new team in town. The Dolphins are bringing elite rugby league back to the NT in 2026, 2027, and 2028.
Latest News
Millionaire Territory beckons as Season 11 of Million Dollar Fish launches
01 October 2025
Season 11 of Australia’s richest fishing competition, Million Dollar Fish (MDF), has officially launched, and there’s never been a better time to drop a line in the pristine waters of the Top End.
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AFL Masters spirit returns as Darwin hosts 42nd national carnival
28 September 2025
Darwin will welcome the AFL Masters National Carnival this weekend, marking its first return to the city in more than a decade. The 42nd edition of the event will bring four days of competitive Masters football to the Top End from 28 September to 4 October.
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Nitro Up North returns in August 2026 for high-octane weekend
25 September 2025
Nitro Up North is set for a massive return to the Hidden Valley Drag Strip from Friday, 14 to Saturday, 15 August 2026.
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