Community Calendar

Vincent Lingiari Art Award 2026

FRI 21 AUG 2026 - SUN 18 OCT 2026 9:00 AM

Type: Community

Audience: All Ages

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

Desert Mob 2026

THU 10 SEP 2026 - SUN 25 OCT 2026 12:00 AM

Type: Community

Audience: All Ages

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

TAI CHI

SAT 19 SEP 2026 - SAT 21 NOV 2026 9:30 AM

Type: Community

Audience: All Ages

Gentle, low - impact Tai Chi open to all adults, 18 and over. Follows the Yang-Style Tai Chi 24 Form

Territory Quilts 2026

SAT 03 OCT 2026 - SUN 11 OCT 2026 4:00 PM

Type: Community

Audience: All Ages

The Alice Springs Quilting Club celebrates 45 years as they host Territory Quilts 2026. TQ26 is an Exhibition of quilts showcasing the work of quilters from across the Northern Territory. The Exhibition held at Witchetty's Gallery 10am -

Alice Springs Masters Games

SAT 10 OCT 2026 - SAT 17 OCT 2026 12:00 AM

Type: Major Event

Audience: All Ages

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,

Saturday Matinee - Palestine 36

SAT 10 OCT 2026 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Type: Community

Audience: All Ages

Join us for something special, something different on Saturday the 10th October at 3:30pm for Palestine 36Directed by Annemarie JacirStarring Hiam Abbass, Billy Howle, Saleh Bakri, Robert Aramayo, Yasmine Al Massri, Yafa Bakri, Karim Daoud, Dhafer

Mental Health Week Painted Purses Free Workshop

MON 12 OCT 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Type: Community

Audience: All Ages

This Mental Health Week join us for a FREE painted purse workshop. Wind down and paint a canvass that will then transform into a plastic-covered purse of our own design. No experience needed, just a willingness to lean and to slow down.

Mental Health Week Free Leather Craft Worskshop

TUE 13 OCT 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Type: Community

Audience: All Ages

This Mental Health Week join us for a FREE workshop to spark your creativity and learn to work with leather. Make a keyring or magnet. No experience requried, just a willingness to learn and slow down. Workshop will run from 12pm - 1pm at

Mental Health Week Basket Weaving

WED 14 OCT 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Type: Community

Audience: All Ages

This Mental Health Week, take a break and slow down from your day and learn how to weave a small basket. No experience needed, just bring yourself and a wllingness to slow down. Workshop runs 1 hour from 12pm - 1pm.

Little Desert Mob Stories

WED 14 OCT 2026 - SAT 17 OCT 2026 6:00 PM

Type: Community

Audience: All Ages

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

Alice Springs Town Council Night Markets & Masters Game Mid-Week Street Party

WED 14 OCT 2026 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location:: Council Lawns & Todd Street

Type: Community

Audience: All Ages

Wednesday 14 October 20265–9pmLocation: Council Lawns & Todd StreetGet excited! 🌙✨ It’s time for another ASTC Night Market - and this one is celebrating... 🏆 the Friendly Games! 🏆We’re so pumped for Alice Springs Masters

Stress Less in the Plaza

FRI 16 OCT 2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Type: Community

Audience: All Ages

Join us for Stress Less in the Plaza 2026! The feature event for Mental Health Week in Alice Springs includes live music, dance fit, kids activities and so much more. Explore our stalls and learn some small steps to take towards better mental

Spring Workshop and Working Bee

SUN 18 OCT 2026 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Type: Community

Audience: All Ages

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

Alice Springs Rugby 7s Tournament

FRI 23 OCT 2026 - SUN 25 OCT 2026 12:00 AM

Type: Major Event

Audience: All Ages

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

Saturday Matinee - Wildwood

SAT 24 OCT 2026 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Type: Community

Audience: All Ages

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

Craft-a-noon Session - Pretty Woman

SUN 25 OCT 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Type: Community

Audience: All Ages

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

Craft-a-noon Session - Hocus Pocus

SUN 25 OCT 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Type: Community

Audience: All Ages

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

Alice Springs Rugby 7s Tournament

FRI 30 OCT 2026 - TUE 01 DEC 2026 12:00 AM

Type: Major Event

Audience: All Ages

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

Young Guns in the Alice Springs Realty Marquee

SAT 31 OCT 2026 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Type: Community

Audience: All Ages

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!

Saturday Matinee - Pressure

SAT 31 OCT 2026 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Type: Community

Audience: All Ages

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

Saturday Matinee - Lomu

SAT 07 NOV 2026 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Type: Community

Audience: All Ages

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

Saturday Matinee - Man of Valour (Sgt. Haane)

SAT 14 NOV 2026 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Type: Community

Audience: All Ages

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

Author Talks with Hayley Scrivenor

SUN 15 NOV 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Type: Community

Audience: All Ages

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

Spring Workshop and Working Bee

SUN 15 NOV 2026 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Type: Community

Audience: All Ages

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

Craft-a-noon Session - Love Actually

SUN 20 DEC 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Type: Community

Audience: All Ages

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 month at

Autumn Workshop and Working Bee

SUN 21 MAR 2027 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Type: Community

Audience: All Ages

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

Autumn Workshop and Working Bee

SUN 18 APR 2027 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Type: Community

Audience: All Ages

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

Autumn Workshop and Working Bee

SUN 16 MAY 2027 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Type: Community

Audience: All Ages

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

Winter Workshop and Working Bee

SUN 20 JUN 2027 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Type: Community

Audience: All Ages

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