Red Centre Events

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, what ever 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 in light.

Ever seen a Camel Race? See one in Central Australia race around a dusty outback track! How about a boat race in a dry riverbed? 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 Beanie, rev up for action packed weekends like the Red CentreNATS and Finke Desert Race.

The clear skies don’t only make it perfect for star gazing, but for enjoying the evenings with FABalice festival, a weekend full of celebrating everything rainbow, inspired by Priscilla Queen of the Desert.

Have you found something that’s sparked your interest yet? Explore the range of events we have on below and start booking your Red Centre Adventure.

Upcoming Events

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Araluen Arthouse Cinema

Araluen Arthouse Cinema screens a different movie every Monday night (excluding public holidays) from March through... more

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Desert Mob

Desert Mob brings together hundreds of artists to celebrate desert culture in the heart of Australia. One of the na... more

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TQ24 Alice Springs Quilting Club Exhibition

TQ24 will showcase the remarkable creations of the year from across the Northerly Territory and will gather quilter... more

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Alice Springs Masters Games 2024

Game on sports fans! The longest-running Masters Games in Australia will return in October 2024, when the Alice S... more

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Desert Mob After Dark

Desert Mob After Dark returns this October for another intimate night of art, food and music at the Araluen Cultura... more

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An evening with Vika and Linda

An Evening with Vika and Linda will frame Australia’s most loved vocal duo in a beautiful new light, with their mag... more

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Imparja Cup

The Imparja Cup brings together First Nations cricketers from across the Territory in a festival of cricket, countr... more

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fabALICE Festival

A unique showcase of Drag, Family, Comedy and Cabaret events, celebrating the inclusivity and diversity of the Red ... more

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Tatts Finke Desert Race

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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Alice Springs Show

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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Run Larapinta 2025

Welcome to Run Larapinta – an extraordinary trail running experience through the very heart of Australia. This is ... more

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Henley on Todd Regatta

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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