Community Calendar
From time to time, some events listed in Council’s online community calendar may be cancelled or postponed. To confirm, please contact the EVENT ORGANISER, as stated with each event listing, regarding any updates or confirmations. Note, ASTC is not the Event Organiser, unless clearly branded as such.
For a full list of upcoming events that will feature firework displays, click here.
Upcoming Events
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Desert Song Festival | Voices from the Desert
- Date:
- Sept 19th 2024, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- Araluen Arts Centre
- Type:
- Community
- Cost:
- Tickets $15 - $35
The Desert Song Festival is returning in 2024: Shorter, Sharper, Brighter! DSF 2024 will be as creative, as diverse, as innovative and as enjoyable as it has ever been. For ...
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Sept 19th 2024, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
The Desert Song Festival is returning in 2024: Shorter, Sharper, Brighter! DSF 2024 will be as creative, as diverse, as innovative and as enjoyable as it has ever been. For 6 glorious days, 17-22 September the Central Desert will again reverberate to the sounds of choirs and musicians from across Australia and visiting international musicians. After 18 years contributing to music, music practice and events in Central Australia, this year’s Desert Song Festival will be the last festival curated by Morris Stuart! Choirs! Choirs! Choirs. DSF has been a celebration of choral practice since its inception. The festival was built on a vibrant choral movement that has been building since 2006. Tonight, choirs from the Central Desert will strut their stuff, joined by visiting ensembles from interstate and Europe. On the stage: Alice Sings, The Shavings, The Splinter Sisters and the Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir. They are joined by OLGA from the Netherlands and The Honeybees from Sydney.
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JDRF Walk hosted by Alice Springs TD1 Support Group
- Date:
- Sept 21st 2024, 8:00am - 10:00am
- Location:
- Todd River bike path opposite Todd Tavern
- Type:
- Community
- Cost:
- Free
A family friendly day of fun, food & entertainment. A way to fundraise to support the JDRF research mission supported by your local TD1 Group. With a 2.4km walk around the riv...
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Sept 21st 2024, 8:00am - 10:00am
A family friendly day of fun, food & entertainment. A way to fundraise to support the JDRF research mission supported by your local TD1 Group. With a 2.4km walk around the river, to learn more and to register go to this link https://bluearmy.jdrf.org.au/event/one-walk-alice-springs/home
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Desert Song Festival | Men Aloud
- Date:
- Sept 21st 2024, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- Araluen Arts Centre
- Type:
- Community
- Cost:
- Tickets $20 - $45
For the first (and last) time in the history of DSF events, ‘MEN ALOUD’ will be a spectacular Araluen showcase concert: a fitting in-town Finalé for the 2024 festival featurin...
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Sept 21st 2024, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
For the first (and last) time in the history of DSF events, ‘MEN ALOUD’ will be a spectacular Araluen showcase concert: a fitting in-town Finalé for the 2024 festival featuring male voices only! Featuring The Shavings, OLGA and The Australian Welsh Male Choir. The Desert Song Festival is returning in 2024: Shorter, Sharper, Brighter! DSF 2024 will be as creative, as diverse, as innovative and as enjoyable as it has ever been. For 6 glorious days, 17-22 September the Central Desert will again reverberate to the sounds of choirs and musicians from across Australia and visiting international musicians. After 18 years contributing to music, music practice and events in Central Australia, this year’s Desert Song Festival will be the last festival curated by Morris Stuart!
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Desert Festival
- Date:
- Sept 27th - Sept 29th 2024
- Location:
- Olive Pink Botanic Garden
- Type:
- Major Event
- Cost:
- various
Desert Festival is back again this September, for a vibrant weekend celebrating place, community, and creativity. Dive into desert stories through live music, dance, theatre, ...
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Sept 27th - Sept 29th 2024
Desert Festival is back again this September, for a vibrant weekend celebrating place, community, and creativity. Dive into desert stories through live music, dance, theatre, immersive experiences, light installations, workshops, and engaging panel events, and sink into the lush bush surrounds of Olive Pink Botanic Gardens. Taking place from 27th – 29th September, the theme of the 2024 program is alternate realties and shifting perspectives, focusing on immersive experiences and opportunities for play that assist audiences to immerse themselves into stories from the heart of Australia. Be sure to follow Desert Festival on social media (@desertfestival.nt) and subscribe to their newsletter to be the first to hear about this year's program and tickets!
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Mparntwe/ Alice Springs Stomp
- Date:
- Sept 28th - Oct 2nd 2024
- Location:
- Red Hot Arts Central Australia
- Type:
- Community
- Cost:
- Weekend Only: $160/$120 (*Early Bird*) 5-Day Progam: $280/240 (*Early Bird*) 3-Day Masterclass **: $190/$150 (Early Bird) *Early Bird rate = Booked and paid by 6 September 2024 ** Masterclass open to participants who have prior experience with Zen Zen Zo or elsewhere in the Suzuki Method, Viewpoints & Butoh.
In its 30th year, ZEN ZEN ZO is a Brisbane-based physical theatre company at the forefront of contemporary performance and training in Australia. This program, lead by Zen Zen...
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Sept 28th - Oct 2nd 2024
In its 30th year, ZEN ZEN ZO is a Brisbane-based physical theatre company at the forefront of contemporary performance and training in Australia. This program, lead by Zen Zen Zo founder, Dr Lynne Bradley, has now been held in all the capital cities of Australia – as well as Auckland, Vancouver, Hong Kong, Amsterdam, Bristol & Singapore, and is open to performers, directors, teachers, and creative souls! MPARNTWE / ALICE SPRINGS STOMP will take participants on a journey of transformation, both personally and professionally, as we investigate the ingredients of “extra-ordinary theatre” in a rigorous, fun and challenging environment using Zen Zen Zo’s specialty training methods, including The Suzuki Method, Viewpoints, Butoh, and Composition
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KING OF THE MOUNTAIN 2024
- Date:
- Sept 29th 2024, 6:30am - 9:30am
- Location:
- The Y Alice Springs
- Type:
- Community
- Cost:
- From $10
After a few years hiatus, the Y's most iconic event KING OF THE MOUNTAIN is back!...
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Sept 29th 2024, 6:30am - 9:30am
After a few years hiatus, the Y's most iconic event KING OF THE MOUNTAIN is back!
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The Australian Burlesque Festival - The Big Tease Soiree
- Date:
- Oct 4th 2024, 7:00pm - 10:30pm
- Location:
- Araluen Arts Centre
- Type:
- Community
- Cost:
- $65 to $70
The Australian Burlesque Festival The Big Tease Soiree The Australian Burlesque Festival’s “The Big Tease Soirée” hits Alice Springs for another season at The Araluen with a...
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Oct 4th 2024, 7:00pm - 10:30pm
The Australian Burlesque Festival The Big Tease Soiree The Australian Burlesque Festival’s “The Big Tease Soirée” hits Alice Springs for another season at The Araluen with an unforgettable celebration of 15 years of glamour and allure in 2024! Featuring a star-studded and captivating lineup of both local and international burlesque performers. This event is set to captivate audiences with its blend of vintage tease, sizzling cabaret, and modern burlesque. “The biggest burlesque bash this side of the equator” – Time Out Melbourne Prepare to be dazzled as performers shimmy across the stage in spectacular fashion, meanwhile teasing their way into your hearts. The evening will be a homage to the golden era of vintage tease and variety, offering a tantalising glimpse into the world of classic burlesque and variety entertainment. “A glam-glorious night starring Australia’s best performers” – The Dusk Zone Blogger Whether you’re a longtime fan of burlesque or new to the festival, The Big Tease Soirée promises to delight, excite, and stimulate the senses. Don’t miss this glamorous night of elegance, allure, and entertainment that is sure to leave you wanting more!
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Territory Quilts 2024 Exhibition (TQ24)
- Date:
- Oct 5th - Oct 12th 2024
- Location:
- Witchetty's Gallery, Araluen Arts Centre
- Type:
- Community
- Cost:
- Free entry
The Alice Springs Quilting Club will be holding the Territory wide - Territory Quilts 2024 Exhibition from Saturday 5th October - Saturday 12th October 2024 from 10am -4pm dai...
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Oct 5th - Oct 12th 2024
The Alice Springs Quilting Club will be holding the Territory wide - Territory Quilts 2024 Exhibition from Saturday 5th October - Saturday 12th October 2024 from 10am -4pm daily, at Witchetty's Gallery, Araluen Arts Centre. The Exhibition brings together outstanding examples of quilting practice by both amateur and professional quilters from Alice Springs and across the entire Northern Territory.
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2024 Alice Springs Masters Games
- Date:
- Oct 12th - Oct 19th 2024
- Location:
- Various Locations around Alice Springs
- Type:
- Major Event
- Cost:
- From $70 depending on Sports participating
The ASMG is Australia’s longest running Masters Games event. The goal of the Games is to encourage participation in sport throughout life. Competition and camaraderie are equ...
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Oct 12th - Oct 19th 2024
The ASMG is Australia’s longest running Masters Games event. The goal of the Games is to encourage participation in sport throughout life. Competition and camaraderie are equally celebrated. The games will showcase competition of a range of sports and sporting facilities and feature the much loved social program. Participants compete with no qualifying standards or times to enter. The only criterion for entry is a minimum age for each sport, which for the majority is 30 years of age.
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Alice Springs Christmas Show
- Date:
- Nov 23rd 2024, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
- Location:
- Blatherskite Park
- Type:
- Community
- Cost:
- TBA
Join us to kick Christmas off with market stalls, Rumball Hall competitions, photos with Santa, free activities and rides for the kids! Mini Golf and more!...
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Nov 23rd 2024, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to kick Christmas off with market stalls, Rumball Hall competitions, photos with Santa, free activities and rides for the kids! Mini Golf and more!
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