Dry season music festivals in Darwin
While the southern states head into winter, Darwin is the place to be for summery outdoor festivals and events. Discover the festivals on in Darwin over April and May.
Seaside Sounds
29 April
Kick off the May Day long weekend at Seaside Sounds. The handpicked lineup features a vibrant mix of artists against the palm tree back drop of the Darwin Ski Club. This true Darwin-style festival is the perfect way to welcome the dry season.
Lineup:
- Safia
- The Dreggs
- Boo Seeka
- Sunshine and Disco Faith Choir
- Micci
- Jessb
- Matilda Pearl
- Tenzin
Photos: Seaside Sounds
Photos: Red Hot Summer Tour
Red Hot Summer Tour
6 May
Red Hot Summer is touring regional Australia and making one of its final stops in Darwin on 6 May. The festival features some of Australia's most iconic artists and will be held at the Darwin Amphitheatre. Sit on the grassy hill with a picnic rug and soak up the festival atmosphere.
Lineup:
- Paul Kelly
- Bernard Fanning
- Missy Higgins
- Mark Seymour
- Vika & Linda
- Ian Moss
- Troy Casser-Daly
Bass in the Grass
20 May
Darwin's biggest music festival is back this year at Mindil Beach. Attracting festival goers from right around Australia, Bass is renowned for its beachside location, awesome lineups and dry season weather.
Make the most of the festival's two stages, silent disco, multiple bars and tasty food stalls to keep you fuelled. There's also few festivals in Australia where you can stroll down to the beach to watch the sunset!
Lineup:
- Amy Shark
- Angus and Julia Stone
- Babe Rainbow
- Baker Boy
- Guy Sebastian
- Hooligan Hefs
- Jack Botts
- LDRU
- MAY-A
- Ocean Alley
- Peach PRC
- The Presets
- San Cisco
- Spacey Jane
- Steph Strings
- Tones & I
Photos: Tourism NT
Photos: Top End Gin Festival
Top End Gin Festival
27 May
The Top End Gin Festival is back in 2023 at one of our favourite Darwin locations. Held at the Darwin Ski Club, the festival features distilleries from around the country for gin tastings, masterclasses, cocktails and more.
You can also enjoy a great lineup of Australian music - artists are yet to be announced yet so keep your eye out on socials.
Sip on a gin under the palm trees, watch the sunset and enjoy this unique dry season event.
More things to do in Darwin and surrounds
If you're coming up to Darwin for any of these great events, discover what else you can do in the Top End on your trip.
