COMMEMORATION EVENTS
50TH anniversary Commemorative Ceremony – Saturday 30 November 2024
The 25th of December 2024 marks 50 years since Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin.
To commemorate, City of Darwin and Northern Territory Government is hosting a free community service to recognise the significant impact Cyclone Tracy had on the Darwin community.
Join us on Saturday 30 November 2024 at Darwin Ski Club to recognise the significant impact of Cyclone Tracy and be an opportunity for the community, visitors, and survivors to connect, learn and commemorate.
Please register via Eventbrite here.
Explore the various activities and events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy in the calendar below.
Anniversaries are a time of personal and collective remembrance, often marked by formal and informal commemorative events.
For tips on planning commemorative events and activities, please refer to a useful information document from the Red Cross, available here.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS – cyclone tracy commemoration
Darwin Visual Arts invites you to be a part of 'Twist and Crunch,' a member exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy. This pivotal moment in our city's history offers a profound opportunity to explore themes of air, destruction, resilience, and rebuilding. Featuring works from Darwin Visual Arts Members, the exhibition invites viewers to
Featuring a collection of never-before-seen photographs, this exhibition offers a personal glimpse into the experiences of one family during Cyclone Tracy. It captures their Christmas Eve in 1974 and the destruction that ensued. As Joan and Dennis Fitzsimmons, their three children, and Joan’s parents, Anne and Peter Prideaux, enjoyed Christmas Eve festivities at the family
The 25th of December 2024 marks 50 years since Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin. Cyclone Tracy is still one of Australia’s most devastating natural events and retains a place in the psyche of locals and survivors. To commemorate, City of Darwin and the Northern Territory Government is hosting a free event to recognise the significant impact
Reliving History, One Sunset at a Time In the heart of Darwin, the echoes of Cyclone Tracy still linger. This year, we invite you to join us in commemorating the 50th anniversary of this defining moment in our city's history. Tracy's Twist, a unique sunset cruise on November 30, 2024, offers a poignant and respectful
Baz Ledwidge and Beat Erismann lived and worked in Darwin at the time of Cyclone Tracy. This photo exhibition showcases iconic imagery of Cyclone Tracy aftermath. The photo exhibition will be displayed upstairs of the Civic Centre. Any questions, please see City of Darwin customer service team. Image credit: Little Darwin: ACE PHOTOGRAPHERS CAPTURED NORTHERN
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy, the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) is excited to announce a significant refresh of the permanent Cyclone Tracy gallery. The ambitious new exhibition, titled ‘Cyclone Tracy – 50 Years On’ is set to showcase the resilience of Darwin and its people following
Join us at the Northern Territory Library on Saturday 7 December for the launch of Cyclone Warriors: The Australian Defence Force and Cyclone Tracy December 1974 – June 1975 by renowned military historian Dr Tom Lewis. In his latest book, Dr Tom Lewis highlights the significant role played by the Australian Defence Force in the aftermath of Cyclone Tracy.
About this event Take a special inside look at the new Cyclone Tracy exhibition, refreshed for the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy that all but destroyed Darwin, reshaping the city and its people forever. Join Territory History Curators, Jared Archibald and Paige Taylor, as they share the extraordinary stories behind the new interactive displays, images
About this event Take a special inside look at the new Cyclone Tracy exhibition, refreshed for the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy that all but destroyed Darwin, reshaping the city and its people forever. Join Territory History Curators, Jared Archibald and Paige Taylor, as they share the extraordinary stories behind the new interactive displays, images
Join us at Casuarina Library for an author talk with Derek Pugh OAM and Richard Creswick who have published an extraordinary collection of stories of survival from the cyclone that destroyed Darwin.
City of Darwin-led events will be ticketed through Eventbrite, and links to ticketing information and reservations will be provided on this website soon.
Organisations leading activities and events commemorating the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy are encouraged to submit their event information for listing on this website by completing the form below.
