Happy Yess

Happy Yess Happy Yess is a DIY artist-run live music and arts venue that supports local, original music and cre Open every Friday and Saturday night from 9pm until 1am.

Happy Yess Community Arts exists to support local, original music and performance, and the artists that create it. We are a not-for-profit arts organisation based in tropical Darwin dedicated to championing the underground and providing a weekly program that is as diverse and inclusive as Darwin itself. Created in 2006 to champion the underground, Happy Yess provides a place for bands, songwriters

, emcees, DJ’s, producers and artists of all genres, to grow and experiment in a beautiful venue and for locals to meet and enjoy live music in a friendly, drama-free environment. (Except for the wet-season break). Check the Events page on our FB for what’s on. It could be literally anything! Music includes: Local original Darwin bands, with guests from across the NT, interstate and occasionally overseas. Bands might play rock, electronica, reggae, hip-hop, folk, death metal, roots, weird experimental, or whatever they please. It normally costs between 5 and 10 bucks and most of that money goes directly to the bands. We LOVE arty stuff as well as gigs. Arty stuff includes: visual art exhibitions, spoken word, film, karaoke, lecture nights, open mic jam nights, comedy, ping pong, drum n bass bingo, weirdo book club, whatever. There’s a million awesome things happening - and if there still isn’t what you’re looking for you can host it yourself! Get in touch with us about your idea.

18+ only. Sorry Kids! We have a bar. But don't despair! All Ages events and gigs are commonly held...

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BECOME A MEMBER! If you want to become a member of Happy Yess Community Arts Incorporated, please fill in a membership form at the door of the venue. Ask the door staff for more info. Membership is $10 for the year and you get a few treats and many good feelings for it. TO BOOK YOURSELF A GIG OR HOST AN ART NIGHT contact [email protected] or message us on FB.

12/05/2026

Come get your gig on!

Our beloved community arts and music venue needs YOU!We’re on the lookout for new Board members with passion for events ...
29/03/2026

Our beloved community arts and music venue needs YOU!

We’re on the lookout for new Board members with passion for events management, music and performing arts to lead Garramilla/Darwin’s most iconic music hub.

Members - come and vote!
Not a member yet? Join at happyyess.com or sign up on the day

For more info email: [email protected]

Happy Yess operates on Larrakia Country.
We recognise and respect Larrakia People as the owners of the land we work and play on and extend our respects to all Elders. ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE - ABORIGINAL LAND!

Happy Yess School of Rock!FREE workshops over 2 weekends30/31st of August & 6/7th of SeptemberSaturdays 1:30 pm - 5:00 p...
16/08/2025

Happy Yess School of Rock!
FREE workshops over 2 weekends
30/31st of August & 6/7th of September
Saturdays 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Sundays 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Under 25 year olds only!

Email [email protected] to register

Join LAUNCH PARTY!! FXE/TANG SPLIT 10" RECORD & BATARA KALA DEBUT RELEASE // HAPPY YESS 25.07.25 🪅
10/07/2025

Join LAUNCH PARTY!! FXE/TANG SPLIT 10" RECORD & BATARA KALA DEBUT RELEASE // HAPPY YESS 25.07.25 🪅

Next Saturday, July 12, at the Darwin Railway Club - Happy Yess Presents: Legendary Darwin rockers The Sheikhs! Returnin...
01/07/2025

Next Saturday, July 12, at the Darwin Railway Club - Happy Yess Presents: Legendary Darwin rockers The Sheikhs! Returning to the NT to perform live at the Darwin Railway Club, joined by special guests Roymackonkey and Gored Matadors !

17 Somerville Gdns | July 12 | 7:30 PM | $15 tickets at:
https://events.humanitix.com/the-sheikhs-railway-club

❗THIS SATURDAY❗, July 5th - Join us at Happy Yess for a Night of Hip Hop ! Don't miss: Talented emcees, singers, breake...
30/06/2025

❗THIS SATURDAY❗, July 5th - Join us at Happy Yess for a Night of Hip Hop ! Don't miss: Talented emcees, singers, breakers, and a live band cipher!
Featuring:

Za Za Zoo | Clink | Jimmy Rambles
Pacc Records (Pxpkxrn + Sizzmac) | Lord Ndoro
And More!

12 Smith Street | 18+ | Doors at 8 pm. $15 tickets at the door or at:
https://events.humanitix.com/happy-yess-night-of-hip-hop

📣THIS FRIDAY📣, July 4, at the Darwin Railway Club, Happy Yess Presents: All Ages Rock Show!Four of Darwin's freshest act...
30/06/2025

📣THIS FRIDAY📣, July 4, at the Darwin Railway Club, Happy Yess Presents: All Ages Rock Show!

Four of Darwin's freshest acts: Wet Season, Luna Riot, Emma Stocker and the Ever Stars, and Chapel Act, bring you a night of killer Rock 'n Roll.
Don't miss it these fantastic new bands bringing you the very best original rock in the Top End!

17 Somerville Gdns. | July 4 | 6:30 PM | All Ages | $15 at the door or at:
https://events.humanitix.com/all-ages-rock-show

🔥TONIGHT🔥 AT HAPPY YESS: ADELAIDE THRASH TITANS HIDDEN INTENT RETURN TO DARWIN WITH THEIR BRAND NEW ALBUM TERRORFORM!!Af...
26/06/2025

🔥TONIGHT🔥 AT HAPPY YESS: ADELAIDE THRASH TITANS HIDDEN INTENT RETURN TO DARWIN WITH THEIR BRAND NEW ALBUM TERRORFORM!!

After four years of studio silence, Hidden Intent are back; louder and heavier than ever!
Joining them will be some of Darwin’s finest heavy acts - Akrasia , Ask the Axis , Batara Kala and Band .

June 27 | 12 Smith Street | 8:30pm | 18+| $30 At The Door or $23 tickets at:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hidden-intent-terrorform-album-launch-tour-darwin-tickets-135859819677

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12 Smith Street
Darwin, NT
0800

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+61472629908

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