Time and Date:
Thursday 18th June, 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Location:
Ticketing:
Invitation only members and partners only
Access:
Fully Accessible Venue
Join us as we officially launch Darwin Pride Festival 2026 with an evening of celebration, connection, and community at the beautiful Darwin Botanic Gardens Event Centre. Featuring local entertainment, guest speakers, and refreshments, this free event welcomes our members, partners, and supporters to kick off Pride in the Top End.
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The Darwin Pride Festival 2026 Launch Event officially opens this year’s festival program, bringing together community members, partners, sponsors, and supporters for a vibrant evening of celebration.
Hosted by Top End Pride (NT) Inc at the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens Event Centre, the evening will feature local entertainment, formal speeches from a Larrakia representative and invited VIP guests, and prime opportunities to connect with community ahead of the festival weekend.
Guests will enjoy locally sourced canapés and platters, with a selection of drinks available for purchase throughout the evening. This event reflects Darwin Pride Festival’s ongoing commitment to inclusion, accessibility, cultural respect, and celebrating the diversity of the LGBTQIASB+ community in the Top End. Come celebrate the official start of the festival with us.