| Darwin Festival | |
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.jpg) The Festival space in 2023 | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Arts festival |
| Frequency | Annually (every August) |
| Location(s) | Darwin, Northern Territory |
| Country | Australia |
| Years active | 44–45 |
| Inaugurated | 1979 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Website | Darwin Festival |
The Darwin Festival, founded as the Bougainvillea Festival in 1979 and named Festival of Darwin from 1996 to 2002, is an annual arts festival in Darwin, Northern Territory. It celebrates the multicultural aspects of the Northern Territory lifestyle. The festival is held over 18 days in August and comprises a series of events including outdoor concerts, workshops, theatre, dance music, comedy, cabaret, film and visual arts. The Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair is held under the umbrella of the festival, and the Garma Festival, NATSIAA art awards, and National Indigenous Music Awards are within the festival period.
In 2024, Darwin Festival is scheduled for the 8-25 August.