Territory Day 2024 will offer Territorians the opportunity to revel in a night filled with explosions and spectacular displays, music, and other festivities, offering its unique blend of danger and merrymaking.

This year’s theme, “It’s a Territory thing,” celebrates people’s connection with the NT and the unique things that can only be done in the jurisdiction, such as lighting fireworks for one night only – and the days that follow.

Professional fireworks displays will be held at 21 locations from Nhulunbuy to Yuendumu, with signature events in Darwin and Alice Springs.

ARIA Award-winning artist Budjerah, singer-songwriter Steph Strings, Bobbly Fleet Orchestra, and The Melophobics will perform at Mindil Beach for Darwin’s celebrations.

It is recommended that attendees bring a picnic blanket and take advantage of the food trucks on hand. The festivities begin at 4 pm and end at 8.15 pm with the big fireworks display.

Free bus services from Darwin, Casuarina, and Palmerston interchanges will be provided to Mindil Beach for the Mindil Beach cracker night celebrations.

Anzac Oval will now host Alice Springs festivities, the last event before construction starts on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia.

In addition to Katanga Junior, the James Range Band will participate in the Red Centre celebrations. Both bands performed at last year’s Warm-Up to support Paul Kelly.

A fireworks display will be held at 7:30 pm during the alcohol-free event. Festivities will run from 5 pm to 8:15 pm.

Food trucks will also be available on-site.

“Right across the NT, locals and visitors are encouraged to attend the free events and immerse themselves in the festivities and celebrations around them. If you are coming to the iconic Mindil Beach celebrations, please note personal fireworks are not allowed; however, if you are buying your own and going somewhere else, please be safe and, of course, have fun,” the government said.

To find out about a Territory Day event near you, visit www.territoryday.nt.gov.au.

Territory Day community events:

Alyangula (Groote Eylandt)

Alyangula Beach Reserve; 6pm

Official fireworks display starts at 7pm.

Berry Springs

Berry Springs Recreation Reserve; 6pm

Official fireworks display starts at 8pm and food and drinks will be available in the hall or pack your own picnic.

Coomalie

Batchelor Oval; 5:30pm

BBQ and official fireworks display starts at 6:45pm.

Dundee Beach

Dundee Beach Boat Ramp; 6pm

Sausage sizzle fundraiser and official fireworks display starts at 7pm.

Galiwin’ku

Details To Be Confirmed

Jabiru

Jabiru Lakeside, Civic Drive; 6pm

Official fireworks display starts at 7pm.

Kalkarindji Daguragu

Official fireworks display at 7:30pm.

Katherine

Katherine Showgrounds; 5pm

Entertainment and music, including performances from DJ Wellamah and MC Yola, with official fireworks display starting at 8:15pm.

Maningrida

AFL Oval beside the Maningrida School; 6pm

BBQ and official fireworks display starts at 6:30pm.

Nhulunbuy

Hindle Oval 1 & Hindle 2 (Bottlebrush Ave); 5pm

Entertainment and live music performances, with official fireworks display starting at 8:45pm.

Ngukurr

Ngukurr Oval

Official fireworks display starting at 7pm.

Palmerston

Goodline Park (Palmerston Raiders); 5pm

Live performances, food and an official fireworks display starting at 7:30pm.

Pine Creek

Jimmy Ah Toy Oval; 6pm

Official fireworks display starting from 7pm.

Tennant Creek

Barkly Arts Backyard, Karguru Centre, 65 Staunton Street; 5pm

Entertainment and live music performances from Coloured Stone, Jallajirrpa Band, Work Camp Band and Alison Mapleson. Official fireworks display starts at 8:15pm. Parking is limited.

Tiwi Islands (Wurrumiyanga)

Pirlangimpi Community Oval; 5:30pm

BBQ from 5:30 – 7:15pm next to the Recreation Hall and official fireworks display starts at 7:30pm.

Wadeye

Main football oval Wadeye – Kurawul Street; 6:30pm

Official fireworks display starting at 7pm.

Wagait Beach (Cox Peninsula)

Cloppenburg Park, 50 Forsyth Road, Wagait Beach; 6pm

Sausage sizzle from 6pm and official fireworks display at 7pm.

Yuendumu

Yuendumu Football Oval

Official fireworks display at 6:30pm.

Yulara

Yulara Oval

Hotdogs and soup with official fireworks display starting at 6:15pm.