2024 Festival Program

“ART is sweet.”

— SUGARBAG Festival, est 2022.

His Own Special Friend
Adriana Andrews Adriana Andrews

His Own Special Friend

His Own Special Friend by Dr Dino Hodge is a one-hour performance about the history of homosexual men in Darwin, presented at Brown’s Mart in 1993. An insight into the rubbing edge between frontier men of diverse sexuality and the development of gay sensibility in one of Australia’s most multicultural cities.

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Darwin Queer History Walking Tour
Adriana Andrews Adriana Andrews

Darwin Queer History Walking Tour

Discover Darwin’s queer past with a history walking tour with Dr Dino Hodge. Learn about the secret same-sex desires of European explorers and see where a flamboyant social scene emerged in the post-war years, paving the way for gay community organisations and more.

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THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL
Adriana Andrews Adriana Andrews

THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL

Explore the streets of Darwin with the 2024 Darwin Street Art Festival and Sugarbag Inflatable Hives Installation.

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ARAFURA MUSIC COLLECTIVE
Adriana Andrews Adriana Andrews

ARAFURA MUSIC COLLECTIVE

Experience "Kaleidoscope" by Arafura Music Collective: a symphonic exploration of Sally Whitwell, Robert McIntyre, Cheryl Durongpisitkul and Felicity Wilcox's compositions.

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QUEERLY BELOVED
Adriana Andrews Adriana Andrews

QUEERLY BELOVED

A night of queer story telling. Members of the Darwin LGBTQIA+ community are invited to share their stories about love, life and their personal rainbow journeys.

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SKATE AND PAINT
Adriana Andrews Adriana Andrews

SKATE AND PAINT

Free Skate and Paint event for LGBTQIA+ people and females aged 12+

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SUGARBAG X Darwin Street Art Festival BLOCK PARTY
Adriana Andrews Adriana Andrews

SUGARBAG X Darwin Street Art Festival BLOCK PARTY

Experience the sweet melting pot of art, inclusivity, and joy at the intersection of Street Art and Rainbow culture. "The Sweet Honey Collective" is a vibrant street party co-produced by the Darwin Street Art Festival and the Sugarbag Festival, set against the backdrop of Darwin's iconic Austin Lane.

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