What's on at Brown's Mart
Upcoming events in Darwin at Brown's Mart Theatre, Studio, Courtyard and at Happy Yess.
Need more info? Call 8981 5522
No lights, No talking, No judgement… Just free to be you and express yourself through movement… Pay on the door: $10 adult/ $8 concession
Tuesday nights, 6 -7 PM
Adam Scriven is a versatile singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, blending folk, blues, and roots into a captivating, organic sound. Known for his intricate guitar work and soulful lyrics, Adam’s performances radiate warmth and passion, engaging audiences with their raw and heartfelt delivery.
24 April
Rock out with the newest bands on the block: Nitrosol, Drighed and The Mission! Tickets $5 AT DOOR | 7:30pm | ALL AGES
24 April
Our beloved community arts and music venue needs YOU! We’re on the lookout for new Board members with passion for events management, music and performing arts to lead Garramilla/Darwin’s most iconic music hub. Join at happyyess.com or sign up on the day For more info email: happyyessdarwin@gmail.com
30 April
A blend of rootsy rock, country folk, and 60's flavoured guitar pop, with a powerful voice and gutsy style, Tracey Bunn grabs her audience, finds the remarkable in the ordinary, and swings from rollicking sing-a-longs to moody ballads and tender songs of yearning.
After 3 years in the making, she will be showcasing songs from her latest self-produced release, ‘Another Broken Juliet’.
1 May
In roaring twenties Chicago, Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband Amos to take the rap... until he finds out he's been dumped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another "Merry Murderess" Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream": fame, fortune, and acquittal. Featuring songs such as "All That Jazz", "Razzle Dazzle" and "Cell Block Tango", join Darwin Musical Theatre in 1920's Chicago for this classic musical. Dressing in theme is encouraged! Photo opportunities available pre show.
Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse.
Music by John Kander. Lyrics by Fred Ebb.
Based on the play Chicago by Maurine Dallas Watkins
Script adaptation by David Thompson
BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL ON BEHALF OF SAMUEL FRENCH LTD., A CONCORD THEATRICALS COMPANY
1, 2, 7, 8 & 9 May
The Roy Boys are John Coulehan (vox) and Darryl Barba (guitar) who are a musical partnership for over 30yrs. Having performed many shows throughout the years to many venues and crowds show casing their original music! These guys will supply the perfect soundtrack for you to sit back and relax on this Friday afternoon knock off atmosphere.
8 May
After taking the U.S. by storm, Gabriel Murillo lands in Australia with Gordo y Feo — a spicy, brutal and gloriously incorrect stand-up comedy show. Gabriel is one of Colombia’s most powerful comedic voices right now: millions of views, sold-out theatres, and a loyal fanbase that loves his raw, no-filter humor. His three stand-up specials — Mi Primer Aborto, En Qué Piensas and En La Olla — have cemented him as an uncomfortable, honest and brutally funny voice, widely celebrated by both audiences and major media in Colombia.
13 May
Growing up in tropical Larrakia Land (Darwin) in the Northern Territory, Emma has a unique talent for crafting quirky contemporary rock songs that combine hope, frustration and joy in a surprisingly complicated but completely relatable style. Emma has an impressive catalogue of support slots including performing with The Whitlams, Electric Fields, Amanda Palmer, Regurgitator, Frank Turner, King Stingray, Jebediah, Sara Storer, Big Scary, Rachael Leachar, and Christine Anu. They have also played at major events including the BASSINTHEGRASS, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Darwin Festival, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Aireys Inlet Music Festival, Royal Darwin and Adelaide Show and Carols By Candlelight Darwin.
15 May
Often compared to John Mayer and having supported the likes of Josh Pyke, Nicky Bomba and Courtney Barnett, Ward Hancock effortlessly guides audiences through his eclectic original mix of reggae, soul and blues. Normally performing solo around town, he'll be joined by some of Darwin's finest musicians at Brownsmart's Live on Fridays.
22 May
When the patriarch of a world-famous pub franchise dies suddenly, his ambitious children fight for power over a birthright they haven’t really earned at all. Should one of them inherit the business just because their blood is special? Will the manager still make all the actual decisions? And if the family’s role in the franchise is mostly just symbolic (though very good for tourism), does it even matter? “Buckingham’s Chalice” is a two-act comedy about family, inheritance, and the role of the monarchy in Australia in the 21st century. It’s a great night at the theatre for anyone who’s ever won (or lost) a pub quiz, had an argument with a stubborn sibling, or thought “what the hell are they doing” when some strange Royal Family ceremony makes international news.
22 May
Yvette Walker, First Nations playwright, storyteller and Artistic Director & Co-CEO at Brown's Mart, steps into the role of Guest Curator with the series Playwrights & Provocateurs. Hosted at Brown's Mart, this event series celebrates stories that won't sit quietly. Festivalgoers can expect a panel of Indigenous women diving deep into the play Seven Deadly Gins, intimate sessions with luminaries like Jane Harrison and Raimondo Cortese, and a razor-sharp panel on censorship. Across every event, Walker champions honesty, wit, and a willingness to take risks: this lineup bites back.
You can buy a pass for all events at Brown's Mart or purchase tickets for individual sessions.
29 May
This standout session will gather three First Nations artists: Jada Alberts (Black Light, winner of the Theatre Category at the 2025 NT Literary Awards), Yvette Walker (Seven Deadly Gins, runner-up of new Australian Play Award, Australian Theatre Festival in New York) and Ursula Yovich (Barbara and the Campdogs, 4 Helpmann Awards).
They sit in conversation to explore the electric energy that comes from telling their own stories. This will be an exclusive look at the creative process, the lived realities behind their works, and reflections on why laughter can be a kind of resistance.
You can buy a pass for all Playwrights & Provocateurs events at Brown's Mart or purchase tickets for individual sessions.
29 May
Jane Harrison, a descendant of the Muruwari people, is one of Australia's most respected Indigenous playwrights and novelists, whose work has shaped national conversations about First Nations stories. Her play, The Visitors, toured internationally and received multiple awards, and was adapted into an award-winning novel. She also founded the incredible Blak & Bright First Nations Literary Festival.
This talk will offer insight into her groundbreaking work The Visitors and her lifetime's commitment to amplifying First Nations voices In Australian literature. Jane will appear via livestream.
You can buy a pass for all Playwrights & Provocateurs events at Brown's Mart or purchase tickets for individual sessions.
29 May
Celebrated playwright and dramaturg, Raimondo Cortese, is the course coordinator of the Masters of Theatre (Writing) at the Victorian College of the Arts, and is known for his sharp observation of character and dynamic dialogue. His workshop will encompass the dance of action and dialogue, but also the pleasures of writing as a pathway to appreciate boundless human complexities.
Draw back the curtain on the craft and philosophy of one of Australia's most original theatrical voices. Raimondo will appear via livestream.
You can buy a pass for all Playwrights & Provocateurs events at Brown's Mart or purchase tickets for individual sessions.
29 May
Who is silenced, and who can speak? What are the mechanisms that decide which stories are told? In the face of the cancellations of events and awards, the arts landscape has been deeply altered. So how do writers respond when their work is challenged or suppressed, and what is the role of arts organisations to defend creative freedom?
Jeanine Leane, Micaela Sahhar and Joelistics reflect on the real impacts of censorship and self-censorship, and explore the literary courage it takes to resist the forces that police words.
You can buy a pass for all Playwrights & Provocateurs events at Brown's Mart or purchase tickets for individual sessions.
29 May
Local songwriter Crystal Robins brings to the stage her heartfelt folk and alt-country flavoured original songs.
A recent graduate of The CMAA Academy of Country Music in Tamworth, Crystal has performed at festivals around Australia and is also a regular performer around local spots.
Layering stunning vocals with intricate guitar playing, Crystal will share songs and stories from her debut full-length album ‘Moonflower’, joined by Aden Mackay on guitar and pedal steel.
29 May
A spectacular night of storytelling, poetry, and music celebrates the deep ties between South Asia and the Top End. Writers, musicians, and poets from across the region share words that traverse saltwater, memory, migration, and belonging. With an extraordinary lineup curated by James Mangohig: Omar Musa, Joelistics, Cyan Sue-Lee, Melanie Munungurr and Grace Dong.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Festivals Australia program
Stay late for the Happy Yess afterparty, where special guest DJs (and MCs) take over with a global blend of sounds — from Hip Hop, Deep House and RnB to deep percussive rhythms, world beat, Afro grooves, downtempo, and underground club selections. Expect a journey through diasporic sounds, with textures and influences from across Asia woven through the night.
30 May
Your 2026 soundtrack to Garramilla/ Darwin. Artist be announced.
5 June
DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS: 7
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...AND COUNTING
9–20 June
Your 2026 soundtrack to Garramilla/ Darwin. Artist be announced.
12 June
Your 2026 soundtrack to Garramilla/ Darwin. Artist be announced.
19 June
Your 2026 soundtrack to Garramilla/ Darwin. Artist be announced.
26 June
Brown’s Mart is delighted to be presenting a range of events and experiences, under the Stewardship of Honorary Elder in Residence, Uncle Richard Fejo Snr, curated and presented by Emerging Creative Producer, Tahlia Biggs, and Producer, Balla Neba.
5–12 July
Australia's premier First Nations comedy competition, presented by the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, is back looking for the most hilarious Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander storytellers from across the country.
11 July
A hilarious night of the most incredible new comedians and storytellers from the world's oldest culture. Grab tickets for you and your mates – a night full of laughs awaits!
11 July
The biggest platform for emerging, independent and experimental arts, Darwin Fringe is your community arts festival with bite.
17 - 26 July
Loved by locals and adored by visitors, this annual 18-day major event is the centrepiece of the dry season and what makes August the best time of year in Darwin!
6 - 23 August
Epic, romantic, and deeply human, this production reveals why Shakespeare’s stories continue to move audiences across centuries. Whether you’re a devotee of the Bard, a lover of symphonic music, or simply seeking an extraordinary night out, this world premiere is set to be a highlight of the 2026 Darwin Festival.
22 August
AANT Centre
A trip back home to the Gulf summons all of Magenta’s demons to congregate in one place where she is forced to confront what has been buried for so long. It’s time for her to move forward. But her past has different ideas... Is she strong enough to handle the truth?
6-17 October
Presenting original music, movement and visual works created by five artists at Harrigans Lane CoLab artist-in-residency on West Bundjalung and Gidabal (Githabul) country. Six short films capture these site-specific performances responding to Vicki Kalleher’s poem. This performance features new works written and performed by Vanessa Tomlinson, Netanela Mizrahi and musicians of Whistling Kite New Music.
1 November
A powerful collaboration between Djapu poet and performer Melanie Mununggurr and composer Netanela Mizrahi, blending music and oral storytelling to explore connection to Country, ancestry and renewal. Featuring Mununggurr, Mizrahi and musicians of Whistling Kite New Music in its second ever Northern Territory performance.
13 November
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