Parrtjima – A Festival in Light 2025
04 - 13 April 2025
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.
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
BASSINTHEGRASS
17 May 2025
The Territory’s biggest and best music festival BASSINTHEGRASS is an unmissable all-ages event held at Darwin’s iconic Mindil Beach.
BetR Darwin Triple Crown
20 - 22 June 2025
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.
Territory Day
01 July 2025
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.
Red CentreNATS
05 - 07 September 2025
The Ultimate Festival of Wheels, Red CentreNATS in Alice Springs attracts car lovers from all over Australia for a non-stop weekend of street cruising, drag racing, burn outs and much more.
MXGP
19 - 21 September 2025
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
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.
Alice Springs Masters Games
To be announced
Held in the beautiful Red Centre, the Alice Springs Masters Games is a biennial multi-sport event that attracts participants from right across Australia.
Latest News
Parrtjima Celebrates 10 Years with Second-Highest Attendance and Show-Stopping Orchestral Performance
14 April 2025
The 10th edition of Parrtjima – A Festival in Light has officially wrapped up as one of the biggest editions in the event’s history, capping off the milestone with its first-ever open-air orchestral performance.
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Territory Farewell for the Parramatta Eels
10 April 2025
The Parramatta Eels are set for a spectacular send-off as they play their final Darwin match this Saturday, 12 April, marking the end of their 12-year partnership as the Territory Eels. Fans won’t want to miss this last chance to celebrate the team, with an action-packed lineup of events leading up
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PARRTJIMA FESTIVAL DAZZLES THE RED CENTRE OVER SPECTACULAR OPENING WEEKEND
07 April 2025
The opening weekend of Parrtjima – A Festival in Light has wrapped up in spectacular style, with thousands flocking to Alice Springs (Mparntwe) for a dazzling celebration of First Nations culture, art, and music under the star-studded skies of Central Australia.
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