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.
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
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
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.
Parrtjima – A Festival in Light 2026
To be announced
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
To be announced
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
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.
Latest News
A Beautiful Three-Day Celebration of Art, Culture and Nature
03 July 2025
Daminmin Art and Culture Festival returns in 2025, running from 10–12 July.
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Desert Festival 2025: Fringe Edition
01 July 2025
The award-winning Desert Festival is returning to Alice Springs (Mparntwe) from 3 – 20 July with a bold new format and a fresh curatorial direction.
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MXGP of Australia Unveils On-Track Timetable as Multiple World Champions Crowned in Darwin this September
25 June 2025
The Top End is gearing up for a high-stakes motocross spectacle as the MXGP of Australia roars into Darwin’s Hidden Valley Raceway from 19-21 September 2025, marking the FIM Motocross World Championship’s highly anticipated return to Australia after 24 years.
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