Northern Territory Performing Arts Awards

Northern Territory Performing Arts Awards Nominations for the NTPAAs are now open, and will close on Monday 6 July.

The Northern Territory Performing Arts Awards celebrate the outstanding talent, creativity, and achievements of the Territory’s vibrant performing arts community. The Northern Territory Performing Arts Awards (NTPAAs) celebrate the outstanding talent, creativity and achievements of the Territory’s vibrant performing arts community. Each year, these prestigious awards honour the performers, produce

rs, directors and educators whose work shapes the Territory’s cultural identity — sharing powerful stories, strengthening connections and enriching our communities.

What a night the Northern Territory Performing Arts Awards was. Earlier this month, we came together to celebrate the in...
31/08/2026

What a night the Northern Territory Performing Arts Awards was.

Earlier this month, we came together to celebrate the incredible artists, performers, creatives, educators and behind-the-scenes legends who make the Territory’s performing arts community what it is.

A huge congratulations once again to all of this year’s nominees, finalists and winners, and thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the talent, creativity and passion of the NT performing arts sector.

A special thank you to Darwin Festival for hosting this year’s Awards and helping us bring such a special night to life.

Take a look back at some of the magic from the 2026 NTPAA Awards

Congratulations to our 2026 NT Performing Arts Awards winnersWhat a night!Last night, we came together to celebrate the ...
11/08/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 NT Performing Arts Awards winners
What a night!

Last night, we came together to celebrate the incredible talent, creativity and dedication that make the Northern Territory performing arts community so special.

A huge congratulations to all of our 2026 finalists, and to this year’s award recipients:
🏆 Behind the Scenes Creative Award - Netanela Mizrahi
🏆 Inspiring Educator Award - Netanela Mizrahi
🏆 Impact Award - Hannah Illingworth
🏆 People’s Choice Award - Anuhas Rathnayake
🏆 Performer of the Year Award - Alyson Evans
🏆 Production of the Year Award - Wuyal’s Journey
🏆 Behind the Scenes Production Award - Bradley Fawcett
🏆 Ted Egan Regional Award - Gleny Rae
🏆 Ultimate Legend Award - David McMicken
🏆 Young Achiever Award - Amalia Baker

To every artist, creative, educator, performer, producer and behind-the-scenes legend recognised this year - congratulations. Your work continues to shape, strengthen and inspire the performing arts across the Territory. ❤️

What a joy to celebrate you all at the 2026 NT Performing Arts Awards!
Darwin Festival

Congratulations to the finalists for the Impact Award 👏Recognising individuals and organisations creating meaningful imp...
29/07/2026

Congratulations to the finalists for the Impact Award 👏

Recognising individuals and organisations creating meaningful impact across the Northern Territory performing arts community.

Support a performer or production that has made an impact on you.
Vote now: https://wkf.ms/4fkPHCv
Voting closes: 5th August 2026

📸 Photo credits:
Gary Lang NT Dance Company photographed by Daniel Boud

Congratulations to the finalists for Production of the Year 👏Recognising productions that have made an outstanding contr...
28/07/2026

Congratulations to the finalists for Production of the Year 👏

Recognising productions that have made an outstanding contribution to the Territory's performing arts landscape.

Seen one you loved?

Vote for the People's Choice Award: https://wkf.ms/4fkPHCv
Voting closes: 5th August 2026

📸 Photo credits:
Iphigenia in Splott photographed by Paz Tassone
The Present photographed by Paz Tassone

Darwin Festival

Congratulations to the finalists in the Behind the Scenes – Production Award 👏From technical production to stage managem...
27/07/2026

Congratulations to the finalists in the Behind the Scenes – Production Award 👏

From technical production to stage management, this category celebrates the people who make live performance happen.

Show your support by voting for the People's Choice Award.

Vote here: https://wkf.ms/4fkPHCv
Voting closes: 5th August 2026

📸 Photo credits:
Kelly Blumberg photographed by Paz Tassone

Darwin Festival

Congratulations to the finalists for the Ted Egan Regional Award 👏Recognising the people and organisations strengthening...
26/07/2026

Congratulations to the finalists for the Ted Egan Regional Award 👏

Recognising the people and organisations strengthening performing arts across regional and remote Northern Territory communities.

Show your support.

Vote for the People's Choice Award: https://wkf.ms/4fkPHCv
Voting closes: 5th August 2026

Darwin Festival

Congratulations to the finalists for the Ultimate Legend Award👏Honouring those whose contribution has helped shape the N...
25/07/2026

Congratulations to the finalists for the Ultimate Legend Award👏

Honouring those whose contribution has helped shape the Northern Territory's performing arts sector.

Celebrate their legacy by casting your People's Choice vote.

Vote here: https://wkf.ms/4fkPHCv
Voting closes: 5th August 2026

📸 Photo credits:
David McMicken photographed by Therese Ritchie
Gary Lang photographed by Lisa Haymes

Darwin Festival

Congratulations to the finalists for the Young Achiever Award 👏Celebrating emerging artists who are already making an im...
24/07/2026

Congratulations to the finalists for the Young Achiever Award 👏

Celebrating emerging artists who are already making an impact on the Northern Territory's performing arts community.

Support the next generation.

Vote for your People's Choice finalist: https://wkf.ms/4fkPHCv
Voting closes: 5th August 2026

Darwin Festival

Congratulations to the finalists for the Inspiring Educator Award👏Recognising the educators who inspire creativity, deve...
23/07/2026

Congratulations to the finalists for the Inspiring Educator Award👏

Recognising the educators who inspire creativity, develop talent and support the next generation of Territory artists.

Celebrate their contribution by casting your People's Choice vote.
Vote here: https://wkf.ms/4fkPHCv
Voting closes: 5th August 2026

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