WELCOME TO DSO!

Darwin Symphony Orchestra is the Northern Territory’s very own symphony orchestra that is recognised as a leading performing arts organisation in the Top End. Celebrating the rich and vibrant culture and the expansive geography of the Northern Territory, DSO’s artistic works, development initiatives, and educational outreach programs also highlight the collaborations with First Nations artists, showcasing their stories and culture.

LATEST NEWS

Don't miss out on Movie Hits this Saturday!

Tried to register and saw “SOLD OUT”? Good news - that issue has now been resolved thanks to the team at AANT Centre, and registrations are open again!

Don't miss out on Movie Hits and make sure you're registered!

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WHAT'S ON

Movie Hits

Lights, Camera, Action, Orchestra!

SAT 27 JUNE | 6:30PM (GATES OPEN 4:30PM | DARWIN AMPHITHEATRE

REGISTRATIONS ARE ALMOST FULL!

Don't forget to register! It helps us keep the event safe and enjoyable - no rego means no entry at the gate!

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Shakespeare & Symphony

Poetry in every phrase: love, loss and lyrical beauty.

SAT 22 AUGUST | 7:30PM | AANT CENTRE

TICKETS SELLING FAST!

Shakespeare's works have inspired some of the world's most magnificent music, and this program celebrates that legacy with drama, beauty, and emotional depth. This co-production with Darwin theatre, Brown's Mart, brings together the richness of orchestral sound and the raw energy of live theatre - revealing why the Bard's stories continue to move audiences across centuries.

Explore our 2026 Season

The full program is available to view. See what's in store in the new year, guided by our newly appointed Artistic Director and Chief Conductor, Richard Mills AO.

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COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

THIS WEEKEND: A Symphony of Stories with DSO's Young Artists

Join us this Saturday morning to hear live music inspired by picture books, bringing stories to life through sound and creativity. ✨🎻🎹

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GET INVOLVED

Keep Music Alive in the Northern Territory!

When you become a DSO Patron, you’re directly supporting local talent and helping music thrive across the NT. Here’s just some of what your generosity has made possible this year:

⭐ Ground — a powerful new work by DSO Composer in Residence, Netanela Mizrahi, featured in From Common Ground

⭐ Performances by local artists Natalie Pellegrino and Max Fredericks, alongside a band of NT musicians including Michael Clarke, Dakota Smith, Yoris Wilson and Rick Knight.

⭐ First Nations collaboration with Browns Mart and Darwin Festival for Shakespeare & Symphony, featuring NT actors Rob Collins and Ursula Yovich

⭐ Choose Your Own Adventure — a unique musical journey through the tropics, created with First Nations poet Melanie Mununggurr, and toured to remote communities

⭐ Meaningful development opportunities for emerging musicians through our Young Artists Program

⭐ Creative music workshops delivered in schools across remote NT

This EOFY, consider becoming a patron and help keep music alive in the NT.

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