From a world championship boxing title fight, beautiful orchestral music and world renowned stand-up comedian, to an inspiring travel expo and inviting family day, the world class Darwin Convention Centre is a hub of entertainment for locals and visitors alike. Upcoming events include:
Welcome to the Top End Family Day and Expo
Saturday 6 February, 10am – 2pm, Darwin Convention Centre
Defence Community Organisation in partnership with the Strategic Defence Support Group NT is hosting this fun family day and expo to welcome Defence families to the Top End. Whether you’re new to Darwin or not, this is a great day out with fun activities, craft, games, military equipment display, community group displays and live performances. More information:www.defence.gov.au/dco
WBF World Heavyweight Boxing Championship of the World
Saturday 27 February, 6pm doors open, 7pm dinner and show, Darwin Convention Centre
Don’t miss the first heavyweight title fight to be held in the Northern Territory. The WBF World Heavyweight Boxing Championship Title Fight will take place between two outstanding heavyweights: Peter ‘The Chief’ Graham v Julius ‘The Towering Inferno’ Long. Plus there’s more action packed entertainment with the Australian Heavyweight Title Fight between the QLD and NSW Heavyweight Champions, and seven additional bouts of Australian and International Championships. Special dinner packages and ringside tickets available. More information: www.ntix.com.au
Travel Expo
Sunday 6 March, 9am – 3pm, Darwin Convention Centre
If you are looking for inspiration for your next holiday destination or know where you’re going and need more information, then come along to the Travel Expo. Speak to travel experts, enjoy the free and informative travel presentations, take advantage of the incredible exclusive deals and find all your travel needs under one roof. Pre-register to win a trip of a lifetime to one of five exotic destinations. More information: www.travelexpo.net.au
Darwin Symphony Orchestra Master Series 1: Dreams and Prayers
Saturday 12 March, 7.30pm – 9.30pm, Darwin Convention Centre
The Darwin Symphony Orchestra and Darwin Chorale join forces in a concert that opens our musical commemorations for the 400 year anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. The music is set to one of the most powerful and immediate of medieval poems that meditates on the suffering of Mary during Christ’s crucifixion. More information: www.dso.org.au
Jim Jefferies Live
Wednesday 13 April, 8pm, Darwin Convention Centre
One of the world’s biggest stand-up comedians, Jim Jefferies, will be performing live in Darwin as part of his Australian tour. Jim Jefferies is a global comedy phenomenon amassing more than 200 million online views and selling to huge venues across the globe. More information: www.ntix.com.au
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