Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival back bigger than ever

After being held virtually last year, the Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival is set to return in its usual colourful format from 7-8 May.

The much-loved festival on the Top End’s calendar of events will transform two kilometres of the beautiful Nightcliff Foreshore into a stage for all things art, music, dance and more.

There will be a range of workshops covering topics such as edible gardens, cooking tropical plants, tropical insects and bush tucker, and a 3×3 basketball event hosted by Darwin basketball star Deola D’Brown.

Local businesses along the Foreshore are involved, with The Lucky Bat, Dom’s Bar, Foreshore Café, Nightcliff Sports & Social Club and Beachfront Hotel all hosting a range of acts. A variety of stages will complete the mix, offering an eclectic range of performances.

Northern Territory Major Events Company CEO Tim Watsford said the festival offers something for all ages and is the perfect spot to watch a legendary Territory sunset while grabbing a bite to eat.

“The festival is a great opportunity for the community to get together and celebrate Territory talent, and also for that talent to gain more event experience,” he said.

Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival Chair Andrew Arthur said the location makes the event very unique, with the NT icon officially dubbed the Southern Hemisphere’s longest outdoor festival.

“The festival won a Best Community Event Award at the Australian Event Awards 2020, so come along and see what all the fuss is about,” he said.

“We encourage you to leave the car at home, and bring a reusable water bottle, cup and container as this is a single-use-plastic-free event.”

The festival offers a busy program from 5pm today and 2pm tomorrow. To find out more visit www.nightcliffseabreeze.com.