Celebrate Territory Day at an event near you!
Territorians know that it’s about more than fireworks and crackers, it’s about taking the time to recognise and appreciate everything we love about the Territory.
Territorians know how good it is to live here. How special the lifestyle, the landscape, and the people are.
Territorians know how lucky we are to call this place home and why we have a day to celebrate it. Together.
On 01 July from the Top End down to the Red Centre with free, family-friendly events hosting concerts, community BBQs and fireworks on this Territory Day.
Check out the information below an event near you. Remember, leave personal fireworks at home.
Signature Events
Alice Springs
Music and Entertainment:
Where: ANZAC Oval
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00pm
Official Fireworks Display:
Where: ANZAC Oval
Time: 7:30pm
What's Happening:
Kick off your Territory Day celebrations with a Welcome to Country followed by a live performance from a local acoustic singer-songwriter duo, Moongaze. Later, immerse yourself in the captivating stories of family, culture, and country as sung by the James Range Band. Wrap up the evening with the dynamic sounds of Katanga Junior, a Tanzanian-born musician who blends hip-hop, ragga, reggae, and indie folk into a unique musical experience. Enjoy a variety of food options and engaging activities for the whole family throughout the event.
James Range Band
Katanga Junior
Darwin
Where: Mindil Beach
Time: 4:00pm - 8:30pm
Fireworks: Official fireworks display at 8:15pm
What's Happening:
Celebrate Territory Day in style with electrifying performances by Steph Strings and Budjerah, alongside the vibrant sounds of Bobby Fleet Orchestra! From 4:00pm, indulge in a feast of delicious local and international cuisine at the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets. Experience a heartfelt Welcome to Country before the skies light up with a breathtaking fireworks extravaganza. Don't miss this unforgettable celebration of music, culture, and community on Territory Day!
Steph Strings
Budjerah
Getting There
Venue Map
Community Events
Alyangula (Groote Eylandt)
Where: Alyangula Beach Reserve
Time: 6:00pm
What's Happening: Official fireworks display 7:00pm.
Berry Springs
Where: Berry Springs Recreation Reserve
Time: 6:00pm
What's Happening: Official fireworks display at 8:00pm. Pack a picnic or purchase food and drinks in the hall.
Coomalie
Where: Batchelor Oval
Time: 5:30pm
What's Happening: Celebrate with a BBQ and an official fireworks display at 6:45pm.
Dundee Beach
Where: Dundee Beach Boat Ramp
Time: 6:00pm
What's Happening: Celebrate with a BBQ sausage sizzle fundraiser and an official fireworks display at 7:00pm.
Galiwin’ku
Where: Mission Beach
What's Happening: Official fireworks display 7:30pm.
Jabiru
Where: Jabiru Lakeside, Civic Drive
Time: 5:45pm
What's Happening: Celebrate with a BBQ starting at 5:45pm and an official fireworks display at 7:00pm.
Kalkarindji Daguragu
What's Happening: Official fireworks display at 7:30pm.
Katherine
Where: Katherine Showgrounds
Time: 5:00pm
What's Happening: Featuring food, entertainment and music, including performances from DJ Wellamah and MC Yola. Official fireworks display at 8:15pm.
Maningrida
Where: AFL Oval beside the Maningrida School
Time: 6:00pm
What's Happening: Celebrate with a BBQ and an official fireworks display at 6:30pm.
Nhulunbuy
Where: Hindle Oval 1 & Hindle 2 (Bottlebrush Avenue)
Time: 5pm
What's Happening: Celebrate with food, entertainment and live music performances. Official fireworks display at 8:45pm.
Ngukurr
Where: Ngukurr Oval
Time: TBA
What's Happening: Official fireworks display at 7:00pm.
Palmerston
Where: Goodline Park (Palmerston Raiders)
Time: 5:00pm
What's Happening: Celebrate with a live performance, food and an official fireworks display ay 7:30pm.
Pine Creek
Where: Jimmy Ah Toy Oval
Event Time: 6:00pm
What's Happening: Official fireworks display from 7:00pm.
Tennant Creek
Where: Barkly Arts Backyard, Karguru Centre, 65 Staunton Street
Event Time: 5:00pm
What's Happening: Celebrate with food, entertainment and live music performances from Coloured Stone, Jallajirrpa Band, Work Camp Band and Alison Mapleson. Official fireworks display at 8:15pm. Parking is limited at this site. Please consider walking, riding your bike or using the town bus service to get to and from the celebrations.
Tiwi Islands
Where: Pirlangimpi Community Oval
Event Time: 5:30pm
What's Happening: Celebrate with a BBQ from 5:30 - 7:15pm next to the Recreation Hall and official fireworks display at 7:30pm.
Wadeye
Where: Main football oval Wadeye - Kurawul Street
Event Time: 6:30pm
What's Happening: Celebrate with an official fireworks display at 7:00pm.
Wagait Beach (Cox Peninsula)
Where: Cloppenburg Park, 50 Forsyth Road, Wagait Beach
Event Time: 6:00pm
What's Happening: Celebrate with sausage sizzle from 6:00pm and an official fireworks display at 7:00pm.
Yuendumu
Where: Yuendumu Football Oval
What's Happening: Official fireworks display at 6:30pm.
Yulara
Where: Yulara Oval
What's Happening: Celebrate with hotdogs and soup and an official fireworks display at 6:15pm.