Amerigo Vespucci World Tour

Vespucci Meets... the city of Darwin - Fanfare concert & Villaggio Italia

In an incredible stroke of luck, Darwin is on the map of the iconic Amerigo Vespucci 20-month world tour, visiting over 30 ports in all 5 continents. This is their only stop in Australia, don't miss your chance to go onboard this historic vessel originally launched in 1931, and proud ambassador of Italian excellence in the world.

Primarily used as training ship for cadets, in the last 30 years the Vespucci has been employed in the safeguard of the environment and marine ecosystems, cooperating with associations like UNICEF, WWF and Marevivo.

The Vespucci will be docked at Fort Hill Wharf from October 5 to October 7 for everyone to see, and more events related to its visit will be hosted in the Darwin Waterfront Precinct:

CONCERT ON THE LAWNS

Location: Peninsula Lawns

Date: October 3

Time: 6.30pm

Entry: FREE, no bookings required

Musical performance of the Fanfare of the 8th Bersaglieri Regiment of the Garibaldi Brigade.

Bring a rug and enjoy a free concert to welcome the arrival of the most beautiful ship in the world in Darwin's port!

VILLAGGIO ITALIA

Location: Darwin Convention Centre

Dates: October 5 to October 7

Entry: FREE, BOOKINGS REQUIRED

The Darwin Convention Centre will be the setting of 'Villaggio Italia', with a series of events, conferences, documentaries and concerts to be held between October 5 and October 7. Access to the expo is free of charge, bookings are essential.

More information and booking at tourvespucci.it/en

Accessibility:

This event will be held near and by the Recreation Lagoon. The surrounding area is connected by wide concrete pathways.

Accessible parking is available for this event. Click here for more info.
Getting around is easy via wide pathways, lift access and ramps where necessary. Click here for map.
Accessible toilets and Changing Places facilities are located in the new Amenities Block in the parklands.
A water wheelchair is available for free use, simply ask the lifeguards on duty.
Mobi-Mat available for water access.
A water wheelchair is available for free use, simply ask the lifeguards on duty.
Have more questions or need further assistance? Give us a call on 08 8999 5155, message us or email dwc.events@nt.gov.au.

For more information click HERE

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Australian Defence Force Training

By Yasmine Welsh • July 16, 2025

Australian and United States military personnel will conduct training as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre in the Darwin port area from mid-to-late July 2025. Exercise Talisman Sabre is Australia’s largest bilateral exercise with the US and it officially commenced with the opening ceremony in Sydney on Sunday, 13 July 2025. This essential training is vital to maintain Australia’s world-class military capability. Exercise Talisman Sabre training activities will be conducted during the day and night. You may hear and see watercraft, military vehicles, helicopters and unmanned aerial systems, as well as military personnel carrying weapons and using blank ammunition. You should not be alarmed if you hear or see any of the above. The Australian Defence Force is working closely with the Northern Territory Government, City of Darwin Council, Northern Territory Police Force, media outlets and other emergency services to keep you informed about what is occurring. Should residents become concerned about any activity observed during this training exercise, they may contact the Defence Joint Operations Support Services – Northern Territory team via email at joss.nt@defence.gov.au.