The NT Writers Festival (NTWF) is scheduled to take place in Garramilla/Darwin from Thursday 28 May to Sunday 31 May 2026. While the NT Writers' Centre office is located in Stuart Park, the main festival events are typically held at outdoor locations such as the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) in The Gardens.
If you are currently looking for events in March, the NT Writers' Centre is hosting several workshops and sessions:
The festival alternates annually between Darwin and Alice Springs; after the 2026 Darwin event, it will return to Alice Springs in 2027. For the most current updates, you can check the official NT Writers Festival website.
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Festival Details
Upcoming Activities (March 2026)
•Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT)
•Theme: The theme for the 2026 festival is "NAVIGATING", exploring how to stay the course through uncertain times.
•Key Locations: Major events are often hosted on the front lawns of MAGNT (19 Conacher St, The Gardens).
•Program Launch: The full 2026 program is expected to be announced on Thursday 16 April 2026, with tickets going on sale at 7:00 PM that evening.
•Garramilla Writers Space: A quiet space for members to work on projects, held on Wednesday 25 March at the Darwin office.
•Online Workshop: "Who is Speaking?" with Nadine Davidoff on Saturday 21 March, focusing on narrative point-of-view.
•McMillan Trust Retreat: Submissions for this annual writers' retreat close on Wednesday 18 March 2026.
Updated at 22 Mar 2026