Darwin International Film Festival Swim-In

DIFF and Darwin Waterfront bring you three nights of Swim-In cinema at the Darwin Waterfront wave lagoon!

Float away over three nights at Darwin International Film Festival's Swim-In. Featuring family favourites enjoy the magic of cinema under the stars and in the water. A perfect evening for a warm Darwin night.


When: Friday - Sunday, 22-24 September 2023

Friday 22nd September - Jurassic World
Saturday 23rd September - Ice Age
Sunday 24th September - Finding Dory

Time: Movie commences from 7:30pm

Cost: Child $7

Adult $9

Book tickets HERE

Where: Wave Lagoon, Darwin Waterfront

Accessibility:

This event will be held in Wave 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 are located at the Wave Lagoon Kiosk (access via MLAK key only after hours), behind Building 3 (Hot Tamale Restaurant) and other restaurant locations.
  • 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
  • All screenings with Open Captions


For more information on the Darwin International Film Festival and to book your tickets click HERE

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