Central Australia is home to a wide range of events that you will not find anywhere else in the world, each with their own quirk. With a jampacked calendar full of events throughout the year, every weekend you will find something happening, from small community events to world class festivals. From adventure and action to arts and culture, whatever experience you’re looking for, we’ve got it.
The region is renowned for its arts and culture, with many festivals throughout the year to celebrate. Find your perfect piece of artwork at the famous Desert Mob, which runs in September, alongside Desert Song and Desert Festival, showcasing a line up of local and interstate performers. Immerse yourself in Central Australian Aboriginal culture, where stories come to light at Parrtjima, a festival of light.
Never have you ever seen a Camel Race? Well.... There is one in Central Australia, where camels race around a dusty outback track! If that doesn't float your boat, how about a dry riverbed regatta? The Henley on Todd Regatta is the only boat race that gets cancelled if the river is flowing.
Find your perfect beanie at the Alice Springs Beanie Festival, where you can choose from over 7000 beanies! When you’ve found your perfect knitted hat, rev up for motor heads' dream weekend such as the Red CentreNATS and Finke Desert Race.
Clear skies don’t only make it perfect for star-gazing, but for enjoying evenings with FABalice festival, a weekend full of celebrating everything rainbow, inspired by Priscilla Queen of the Desert. That is the only time in Alice Springs when all the stars sparkle on Earth!
Have you found something that’s sparked your interest? Explore the range of events we have below and start booking your Red Centre Adventure.
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Two Girls From Amoonguna is an exhibition featuring new work by Arrernte and Southern Luritja artist Sally M Nangal... more
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The Greenbush Art Group is back at the Araluen Arts Centre for their sixth exhibition. All artists are working with... more
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INKED is the last exhibition of the year, it focuses on limited edition prints drawn from the Araluen Arts Centre C... more
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The Todd Mall Market is a long established, not for profit outdoor market. It has been a popular venue for tourists... more
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The Imparja Cup brings together First Nations cricketers from across the Territory in a festival of cricket, countr... more
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Travelling Film Festival, the regional tour of Sydney Film Festival, returns to Alice Springs Cinema. The program... more
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A unique showcase of Drag, Family, Comedy and Cabaret events, celebrating the inclusivity and diversity of the Red ... more
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Parrtjima is the meeting place where old meets new. It is the only authentic Aboriginal light festival of it’s kind... more
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Join them in Tennant Creek for a special performance alongside award-winning singer, songwriter and storyteller She... more
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Join Darwin Symphony Orchestra musicians in a delightful afternoon of chamber music. Showcasing beautiful music for... more
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Australia’s most iconic comedy tour is hitting the road for a huge 27th year! Bringing together the brightest star... more
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Presented by World Expeditions, the 2025 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is a three-hour celebration of the... more
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The iconic Finke Desert Race is an off-road, multi terrain two day race for bikes, cars and buggies through desert ... more
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It's Showtime! The largest community event in Alice Springs. Let's get ready to party, and celebrate the 66th anni... more
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Welcome to Run Larapinta – an extraordinary trail running experience through the very heart of Australia. This is ... more
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The iconic Rotary Henley on Todd Regatta is a fun, quirky and eclectic ‘boat’ race held each year on the dry, sandy... more
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The Henley on Todd Regatta is the world's only dry river boating event! Held in Alice Springs, Australia every ye... more
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This year, the Ultimate Festival of Wheels returns to Alice Springs! Over the past decade, Red CentreNATS has beco... more
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In the Dead Centre of Australia, under the dark sky of a new moon, the time has come at last. Australia’s iconic h... more
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