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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Flickerfest 2024 Alice Springs

Flickerfest, Australia's leading Oscar® & BAFTA qualifying International Short Film Festival returns to the Araluen... more

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Writers' Retreat at Campfire in the Heart

Nestled amongst the ranges, spend a nourishing weekend reconnecting with writing on this self-guided, all-inclusive... more

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Parrtjima 2024 - A Festival in Light

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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Wide Open Space Festival

Join in for an unforgettable experience at Wide Open Space 2024! Celebrating its 13th year, this incredible festiv... more

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2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival - Alice Springs

The 2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is a celebration of the mountain and adventure sport world. Sharin... more

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Big Day Out in Harmony 2024

Step into the vibrant mosaic of cultures at Big Day Out in Harmony, Alice Springs' multicultural masterpiece! For t... 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! Filled with all your favourite Show competitions incl... more

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Blacken Open Air

Australia’s original camp out heavy music festival, Blacken Open Air, is back for the ninth year! Gathering on Arr... more

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Run Larapinta

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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Red CentreNATS

The ultimate festival of wheels returns to Alice Springs in 2024! Rev your engines for the 10th Anniversary of Red ... more

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Bush Bands Program

Presented by MusicNT, Bush Bands is an annual program that brings together two of Central Australia's biggest music... more

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Desert Song Festival

Over 6 days in September 2024, singers and musicians, choirs and audiences from Alice Springs and Central Australia... more

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Desert Song Festival - Vibrato Fest

The usual edgy, exceptional musicianship that this Desert Song Festival event has become known for. Local and inter... more

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A cappella in the Gorge and Ormiston Day Out

The festival-ending day is one for the 'bucket list’! Set against this Majestic Central Australian backdrop, the Or... 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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