FRI 21 AUG 2026 - SUN 18 OCT 2026 9:00 AM Vincent Lingiari Art Award 2026 The prestigious Vincent Lingiari Art Award returns celebrating 50 years of Land Rights! Desart and the Central Land Council are proud to join in partnership to present the fourth edition of the nationally renowned Vincent Lingiari Art Award Read More
THU 10 SEP 2026 - SUN 25 OCT 2026 12:00 AM Desert Mob 2026 Presented by Desart, Desert Mob brings together hundreds of artists to celebrate desert culture in the heart of Australia. One of the nation’s oldest Aboriginal art festivals, Desert Mob features an exhibition, art market, artist Read More
SAT 19 SEP 2026 - SAT 21 NOV 2026 9:30 AM TAI CHI Gentle, low - impact Tai Chi open to all adults, 18 and over. Follows the Yang-Style Tai Chi 24 Form Read More
SAT 10 OCT 2026 - SAT 17 OCT 2026 12:00 AM Alice Springs Masters Games The Alice Springs Masters Games returns from 10–17 October, celebrating 40 years of competition, camaraderie, and community spirit. As Australia’s longest running Masters Games, it offers more than 25 sports, including swimming, Read More
WED 14 OCT 2026 - SAT 17 OCT 2026 6:00 PM Little Desert Mob Stories Official opening Oct 14th, 4:30pmLittle Desert Mob Stories has been organised by a group of high school students completing their Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Art Industry Work through the VET in Read More
SUN 18 OCT 2026 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spring Workshop and Working Bee Join us at Westside Community Garden for a FREE summer working bee, proudly supported by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR). You don't need to be a garden member to participate in this event. Come along for an afternoon Read More
FRI 23 OCT 2026 - SUN 25 OCT 2026 12:00 AM Alice Springs Rugby 7s Tournament An exciting weekend of Rugby 7s comes to Alice Springs with central desert including remote communities, Top End and teams from all over Australia and Fiji. This is an inaugural event promised to be filled with showcasing speed and talent. A Read More
SAT 24 OCT 2026 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday Matinee - Wildwood Join us for something special, something different on Saturday the 24th October at 3:30pm for WildwoodDirected by Travis KnightStarring Tom Waits, Carey Mulligan, Charlie Day, Jemaine Clement, Jacob Tremblay, Angela Bassett, Mahershala Read More
SUN 25 OCT 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Craft-a-noon Session - Pretty Woman Craft‑a‑noon at the Cinema ✂️Settle into your seat and get creative at Craft‑a‑noon at the Movies — a relaxed, social cinema session where crafting is encouraged and the lights stay softly dimmed.Held on the last Sunday of every Read More
SUN 25 OCT 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Craft-a-noon Session - Hocus Pocus Craft‑a‑noon at the Cinema ✂️Settle into your seat and get creative at Craft‑a‑noon at the Movies — a relaxed, social cinema session where crafting is encouraged and the lights stay softly dimmed.Held on the last Sunday of every Read More
FRI 30 OCT 2026 - TUE 01 DEC 2026 12:00 AM Alice Springs Rugby 7s Tournament Date Amendment ** 30 October 2026 to 1 November 2026 An exciting weekend of fast -paced Rugby 7s comes to Alice Springs for the first time with teams from central desert including remote communities, Top End and from all over Australia including Read More
FRI 30 OCT 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Spooky Story Time Spooky Story Time Join us on Friday 30 October, 3:30 - 4:30pm for a frightfully fun afternoon at the library! Spooky story Crafts Halloween costume paradeFancy dress competition Dress up in your spookiest, silliest, or most original Read More
SAT 31 OCT 2026 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM Young Guns in the Alice Springs Realty Marquee The annual Young Guns returns to Ladbrokes Pioneer Park on Saturday 31 October Enjoy an afternoon with your mates listening to DJ Chez and dancing away.There are also horse races! Read More
SAT 31 OCT 2026 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday Matinee - Pressure Join us for something special, something different on Saturday the 31st October at 3:30pm for PressureDirected by Anthony MarasStarring Damian Lewis, Andrew Scott, Chris Messina, Kerry Condon, Brendan FraserIn the tense 72 hours before Read More
SAT 07 NOV 2026 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday Matinee - Lomu Join us for something special, something different on Saturday the 7th November at 3:30pm for LomuDirected by Gavin Fitzgerald, Vea Mafile'oStarring Jonah Lomu, Hepi Lomu, John Lomu, Vikki Kingsley Jones, Laurie MainsLOMU is a complex and Read More
SAT 14 NOV 2026 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday Matinee - Man of Valour (Sgt. Haane) Join us for something special, something different on Saturday the 14th November at 3:30pm for Man of Valour (Sgt. Haane)Directed by Tearepa KahiStarring Alex Tarrant, Vinnie Bennett, Matu Ngaropo, Niwa Whatuira, Poroaki Merritt-McDonaldThe Read More
SUN 15 NOV 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Author Talks with Hayley Scrivenor Sunday plans? Sorted. 📚 Bestselling Australian author Hayley Scrivenor is coming to Alice Springs Public Library! 🎉 Join us for a special author talk as Hayley chats about her writing journey, her books and the stories that inspire Read More
SUN 15 NOV 2026 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spring Workshop and Working Bee Join us at Westside Community Garden for a FREE summer working bee, proudly supported by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR). You don't need to be a garden member to participate in this event. Come along for an afternoon Read More