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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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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Araluen Arthouse Cinema screens a different movie every Monday night (excluding public holidays) from March through... more
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Desert Festival is Central Australia's premier multi-arts festival, bringing the heart of Central Australia to life... 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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This all-inclusive, 4-day gravel stage race is set in the majestic landscapes of the East MacDonnell Ranges (Northe... more
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Join us for a weekend of fun, kicking off with our first ever Food Fest held at the Museum. The Kenworth Hall, Bunt... more
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Desert Mob brings together hundreds of artists to celebrate desert culture in the heart of Australia. One of the ... more
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Kwartatuma Festival is emerging in 2025 as a 'legacy' event of the Desert Song Festival that ended in 2024, present... more
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Join renowned travel photographer and Canon Master Richard I'Anson for a memorable four-day photo safari in the hea... 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 he... more
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The Mparntwe Alice Springs International Film Festival (MASIFF) brings powerful stories from around the world to th... more
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Amy Hetherington and Simone Springer are on the ultimate comedy road trip! Heading from Alice Springs to Darwin, ... more
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This all-inclusive, four-day gravel stage race is set in the majestic landscapes of the East MacDonnell Ranges, Nor... more
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Game on sports fans! The longest-running Masters Games in Australia will return to the Red Centre. This will be ... more
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