Skinnyfish Music presents 

Darwin International Jazz & Arts Festival celebrates culture, arts and music brought together for one night in July - the Dinidjanggama (heavy dew season) of Garramilla, Gulumoerrgin, Larrakia country.

Come and enjoy international, national and local musical acts over six hours of entertainment and improvisation.

Artists include the internationally renowned Vince Jones and Band; award-winning Australian pianist/composer Charlie Chan; special guest writer/author/cartoonist Michael Leunig performing, speaking, and painting live; the Darwin Symphony Orchestra String Quartet with song man Archer and blues artist Kankawa (Olive Knight); Charlie Chan’s Music For Dogs experience; international artists from Timor Leste, Taiwan and Bali; with more to be announced!

The Festival will takeover the entirety of the Centre becoming an indoor/outdoor festival setup, ending in an 'under the stars' experience with the sounds of different cultures and mainstream established artists all sharing in a celebration of this country, in a unique environment.

It's a celebration of #lovenotestodarwin

Schedule & Ticket Info 

Purchase a ticket to a single event or a package ticket to the headline events and enjoy access to a range of Festival events across the venue.

4pm Doors Open 
4.30pm Studio Theatre - Michael Leunig 
4.30pm The Playhouse - Archer and Kankawa with the Darwin Symphony Orchestra String Quartet
6pm The Playhouse - Vince Jones and Band
7.45pm The Playhouse - Charlie Chan 
7.45pm Studio Theatre - Michael Leunig

Festival Entry + Single Event Tickets 
Vince Jones & Band 6pm
Michael Leunig 4.30pm & 7.45pm

Festival Entry + Packages
Full Price $105, Concession $95
Vince Jones (6pm) + Michael Leunig (4.30pm) - Afternoon Shows
Vince Jones (6pm) + Michael Leunig (7.45pm) - Evening Shows