Anzac Day in the top end with the sun coming up for the Dawn service around 6am at the Darwin Cenotaph on the Esplanade. The Darwin Anzac day parade will follow.
Anzac day in Darwin can be a great time to reflect and acknowledge those that gave so much for Australia. And don't forget to get into a game of two up in the afternoon with your mates.
Enjoy your Anzac Day in Darwin.
ANZAC Day Events in Darwin 2026
Here is our guide for ideas and events in Darwin over the ANZAC Day long weekend.
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Palmerston Golf & Country Club
ANZAC Day
In Darwin's tropical surrounds, Palmerston Golf & Country Club brings the community together for ANZAC Day with a relaxed afternoon of tradition and sport. Two-Up runs from 1pm to 3pm, followed by the Collingwood v Essendon AFL clash on the big screen, alongside $6.50 Great Northern Mid schooners.
Big Days Tip: We like the open-air setting and relaxed pace.
ANZAC Day tradition, sport and mateship.
More ideas for ANZAC Day in Darwin 2026
| LOCATION | BUSINESS | IDEA | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin | Mindil Beach Casino Resort
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ANZAC DAY Long Weekend | This ANZAC Day Long Weekend Infinity at Mindil Beach Casino Resort will be open for entertainment. Be treated to DJ music across the weekend. |
| Darwin City | Hotel Darwin
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ANZAC Day in the Top End | The Hotel Darwin salutes Anzac day. The iconic Darwin venue in Mitchell St Darwin has hot breakfasts available for the early risers. And in the afternoon two up is played in the beer garden. With sports like AFL on the big screens we welcome cobbers to come and say hello. |
ANZAC Day Darwin 2026 Community Events
| LOCATION | VENUE | EVENT | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin | Cenotaph, Esplanade
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Darwin ANZAC Day Dawn Service | Arrive early (around 5.30am) for this event as crowds can be quite large. The service starts around 6am. Head into the CBD venues for breakfast afterwards. |
| Darwin | Knuckey Street
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Darwin ANZAC Day March | Annual event starts around 9am. Veterans and some family descendants. Moving ceremony embraced by all. |
Darwin's Autumn Big Days Continue
Autumn at the Top End is awesome and the more Big Days welcome the start of may with the Labour Day weekend in Darwin followed right up by the celebration of Mother's Day. Get out and about and see ideas for things to do in Darwin.