The Territory's biggest social and sporting event sees over 40,000 racegoers in attendance each year for all the colour, fashion and excitement of thoroughbred racing in the Top End, culminating in the Great Northern Darwin Cup on Monday August 4, 2024.
A full list of race days and associated events can be viewed below:
DCOH Darwin Guineas Day: Saturday, July 5
AUFS Chief Minister's Cup: Saturday, July 12
Ladies' Day: Wednesday, July 16
Ladbrokes Derby Day: Saturday, July 19
TAB Metric Mile Day: Saturday, July 26
Dabble Corporate Race Day: Wednesday, July 30
Ladbrokes Let's Talk Racing Luncheon: Thursday, July 31
bet365 Palmerston Sprint Race Day: Saturday, August 2
Sportsbet Darwin Turf Club Gala Ball: Saturday, August 2
Ladbrokes Darwin Cup Calcutta: Sunday August 3
Great Northern Darwin Cup: Monday, August 4
Event Date
5 July – 4 August 2025
Entry cost
All tickets from $20 to $695
Facilities
- Bar
- Carpark
- Coach parking
- Conference / convention facilities
- Family-friendly
- Kiosk
- Parents room
- Pop up wine bar
- Free wifi
Accessibility
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia) Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
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