Darwin's MAGNT plans free afternoon of Filipino art, dance, music and food on 7 November
The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) will host Celebrate: An Afternoon of Filipino Creativity and Culture in Darwin on Saturday, 7 November 2026, pairing a talk on its Filipino art collection with live painting, dance, music and Filipino-inspired food.
The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) will celebrate Filipino creativity and cultural heritage with a free community event in Darwin on Saturday, 7 November 2026, The Philippine Times reported. Titled Celebrate: An Afternoon of Filipino Creativity and Culture, the program is set to showcase Filipino visual arts, traditional and contemporary dance, music and cuisine.
According to The Philippine Times, the event will bring together Filipino artists and performers living in the Northern Territory while highlighting the museum's collection of Philippine artworks. The City of Darwin's Discover Darwin listing describes it as a celebration of Filipino art and culture featuring "the diverse talents of Filipino creatives living on Larrakia Country".
Two-part program
The event runs in two parts, and visitors may attend either the museum presentation, the cultural performances or both. The program takes place at MAGNT on Conacher Street in Darwin.
| Time | Venue | What is planned |
|---|---|---|
| 3:45pm | MAGNT Theatrette | Registration opens |
| 4:00pm to 4:30pm | MAGNT Theatrette | Presentation on MAGNT's history of collecting Filipino artworks |
| 4:30pm to 6:30pm | Maritime Undercroft | Art, contemporary and traditional dance, smooth beats and Filipino flavours |
The opening presentation will be given by Emily Collins, MAGNT's Curator of Southeast Asian Art and Material Culture. The Philippine Times said Collins will discuss the museum's history of collecting Filipino artworks and provide insights into the cultural significance of its collection.
Artists, music and food
In the Maritime Undercroft, Filipino artist Rhenz Flores is scheduled to give a live painting demonstration, alongside traditional and contemporary Filipino dance performances. Music will be provided by DJ Kuya James.
Chef Jan-Jan of El Kusinero will have a market stall offering Filipino-inspired food for purchase, according to both the event listing and The Philippine Times. Organisers have encouraged visitors to bring picnic rugs and settle on the grass.
Before you go
- Admission is free, and bookings are recommended.
- The event is suitable for ages 12 and over.
- It is an alcohol-free event, with food and drinks available for purchase.
Key facts
- MAGNT will host Celebrate: An Afternoon of Filipino Creativity and Culture in Darwin on Saturday, 7 November 2026, from 4pm to 6:30pm.
- Curator Emily Collins will open with a presentation on MAGNT's history of collecting Filipino artworks in the MAGNT Theatrette.
- Filipino artist Rhenz Flores will paint live, with Filipino dance, music by DJ Kuya James and food from El Kusinero's Chef Jan-Jan.
- The event is free and alcohol-free, suitable for ages 12 and over, and bookings are recommended.
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