The Northern Territory's biggest social and sporting season returns in 2022, seeing over 40,000 racegoers enjoy all the colour, fashion and excitement of thoroughbred racing in the Top End across eight days. 

Darwin Turf Club chief executive officer Brad Morgan said that with borders open, interest from interstate guests has reached unprecedented levels for this time of year.

"It is very exciting to see such unprecedented interest from interstate, and we have been fielding upwards of 20 calls a day with people enquiring about the Great Northern Darwin Cup Carnival, a testament to what a great event this is for the Territory," he said.

"Events including the Bridge Toyota Ladies Day Function, Ladbrokes Let's Talk Racing Luncheon, Sportsbet Gala Ball and the Great Northern Darwin Cup will again be popular amongst punters, so I urge people to not hesitate in buying their tickets as we are expecting another complete sell-out."

Mr Morgan also added that new inclusions from last year will only be enhanced further, giving even more patrons further opportunities to enjoy Darwin Cup Day.

"After the successful addition of The Paddock last year, capacity will double in 2022 and feature DJ entertainment, lounges, food trucks and market umbrellas during the day, before turning into the ideal after-party location for all patrons immediately after the running of the Cup."

The 2022 Great Northern Darwin Cup Carnival is set to take place from Saturday 2 July until Monday 1 August 2022 with tickets on sale NOW. Check out the full carnival program and tickets below.

Great Northern Darwin Cup Carnival

Sat 2 July - Mon 1 August 2022 @ Darwin Turf Club, NT

Sat 2 July - Darwin Guineas Day

Sat 9 July - AUFS Chief Minister's Cup

Wed 13 July - Bridge Toyota Ladies' Day

Sat 16 July - Ladbrokes Derby Day

Sat 23 July - TAB Metric Mile Day

Wed 27 July - Darwin Corporate Park Race Day

Thu 28 July - Ladbrokes Let's Talk Racing Luncheon

Sat 30 July - bet365 Palmerston Sprint Race Day

Sat 30 July - Sportsbet Darwin Turf Club Gala Ball 

Mon 1 August - Great Northern Darwin Cup