The 2023 Christmas Carnival
The Details
When: Friday, 8 December 2023
Where: Todd Mall, Todd Street & Council Lawns, Alice Springs
Time: 5:00pm until 9:00pm
It’s time to ring in Christmas with a Big Ol’ Red Centre Welcome!
Watch the Todd Mall, Todd Street and the Council Lawns come alive with Entertainment, festive cheer and a whole host of activities, with the Annual ASTC Christmas Carnival!
Whether you’re in for a bargain, treating yourself or just getting on top of that last minute Christmas Shop — The abundant markets stalls offering an assortment of delights come just in time for the Christmas Season!
Discover some of Alice’s hidden gems with a host of talent keeping you entertained throughout the afternoon and into the evening on three jam-packed stages!
And watch the iconic lighting of the Christmas tree on the Chamber Lawns - not to be missed!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Are you Interested in Participating?
We are looking for arts and craft stalls and activity facilitators for Christmas Carnival 2023! To Express your interest please send us an email to astc@astc.nt.gov.au
Are you an artist, community group or an entertainer? Do you want the opportunity to perform at our Carnival? If so, please get in touch with us here!
To participate as a Stallholder for the 2023 Christmas Carnival Night Markets please complete the online form available here!

Business Criteria
- You must have submitted your registration with us
- You must be a brick and mortar business running in Alice Springs — open to all!
- You will need a Window Display or Display in-store
- Please keep your display family friendly!
But be quick! Registration closes midnight, Sunday, 19 November 2023.
If you have questions, get in touch with our team at astc@astc.nt.gov.au
Take part in the 2023 Business Christmas Competition!
Grand Prize takes home $500, Second Place $300 and Third Place $200!
To be in the chance to win cash prizes, simply:
- Register to join in on the 2023 Christmas Business Competition
- Pick up your Elf on the Shelf complimentary of us!
- If you have a window:
- Decorate your store window with your Elf on the Shelf (get creative, stage a scene!) or
- Create the display within your store!
- Our Media Officer will visit on an agreed date to take a professional snap of your display for our Socials!
- Judging will take place with a panel of children either by store visit or photographs!
- Sit tight while we promote your store through our Social Media platforms to promote local business, and enjoy the fun!
- Winners will be announced at the Christmas Carnival, 8 December 2023, and notified after the Carnival.