Housed in one of the most significant heritage buildings in the heart of Darwin city, Brown’s Mart is an iconic, much loved performance space that has been the centre of community arts development for over 45 years. We deliver a varied program of creative development, residencies and presentation. Engaging with artists from across the Top End, we provide the opportunity for artists and audiences to connect with our unique space.
It is the only venue in Darwin that supports a continuous program of new, local theatre in an intimate setting and welcoming atmosphere, entertaining audiences with stories that are engaging, culturally diverse and thought provoking. .
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Ticket Collection Information:
No need to collect your ticket, your name will be on the door. You can also download the tickets to your digital wallet or display the QR code on your phone for faster entry. You can always bring valid ID as a backup.
• Licensed Venue
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Offer gender neutral toilets
• Have a fully accessible public toilet that is unlocked • Access to the smoking and bar areas are wheelchair friendly
• Accessible by public transport
• Car park suitable for wheelchair transportation available within 2 minutes of the venue entrance
• Signage is clear, large and easy to read
• Assistance dogs welcome
• Seating options are available in all spaces
• Railing is used where appropriate (stairs and toilets etc)
• Use of Braille and/ or tactile signage in the toilets
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Parking Information:
On the street near the venue depending on availability. CLICK HERE to see City of Darwin parking information.
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Bus trips are currently free in Darwin.
One of the entrances shares the road with the Darwin City bus depot.CLICK HERE for Bus timetables or donwnload theNT Bus Tracker App for free.
Brown's Mart Courtyard
12 Smith St, Darwin City, NT, Australia
Hot Club of Djarwin are teaming up with the fabulous Yuka Hicks on vocals and violin for an hour of swinging jazz manouche in the Brown’s Mart courtyard. With toe-tapping rhythms and impassioned improvisation, their music is playful and infectious, and deeply rooted in the swing music of Paris in the 1930s. This event...
Brown's Mart Courtyard
12 Smith St, Darwin City, NT, Australia
Our annual Zine and Digital Art fair returns to the beautiful Brown’s Mart courtyard. Get your hands on a range of handmade and limited edition goodies. Featuring reads from local creatives and beyond. Check back to this web page for updates to the lineup in the lead up or apply today. Lineup to be...
Brown's Mart Courtyard
12 Smith St, Darwin City, NT, Australia
The Rushcutters are an emerging indie rock three-piece from the Top End, bringing sun-soaked melodies and heartfelt storytelling to Darwins growing alternative scene. Formed in 2025, the band unites Leo (bass and vocals), Lucy (drums), and Vinny (guitar) — three musicians bonded by a shared love of Australian favourites like Spacey Jane, Hockey Dad, and...
Brown's Mart Courtyard
12 Smith St, Darwin City, NT, Australia
Darwin Beach Choir isn’t just a performance — it’s a hands-on, musical experience you’ll never forget. In less than an hour, a group of strangers transform into a choir, singing rich three-part harmonies alongside talented live musicians. No prior experience is required — just enthusiasm and a love of music. Blending elements of a workshop...
Brown's Mart Courtyard
12 Smith St, Darwin City, NT, Australia
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Brown's Mart Courtyard
12 Smith St, Darwin City, NT, Australia
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Brown's Mart Courtyard
12 Smith St, Darwin City, NT, Australia
Meet and play games with other creatives at our free artist networking session hosted by Anna Thomson. Open to all artists no matter what stage in your career you're at, or your art form. Got kids? No need to call the baby sitter, you’re more than welcome to bring them along. PRODUCTION NOTES ...
Brown's Mart Courtyard
12 Smith St, Darwin City, NT, Australia
Party under the stars in the iconic Brown’s Mart courtyard and be entertained by some of the NT’s freshest acts. In typical Fringe fashion you can expect pop up performances and plenty of friendly faces. LINEUP + MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED 🐊 STONE IN FOCUS 🐊 BUTOH 🐊 Burn the Floor: Afro-Latin Edition Gates Open...
Brown's Mart Courtyard
12 Smith St, Darwin City, NT, Australia
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Leafy organisms grow up the walls of Darwin’s Fringe venues, spreading day by day, reflecting the location back through itself. Growth is a temporary, paper-based, public sculpture installation created by Darwin based artist Max Paez. Each day throughout Darwin Fringe Festival the sculptures, emulating the growth of epiphytic ferns found in the Top End, will...