Desert Festival

Desert Festival Desert Festival is held annually in Alice Springs Mparntwe, Central Australia.

10 - 19 July, 2026

Desert Fringe Festival 2026 is Central Australiaโ€™s festival of independent art and performance emerging from one of Australiaโ€™s most remote creative community.

๐Ÿชฉ DJ/DANCEIndustrial Groove is a visceral, site-specific exploration of movement and machine, reclaiming Mparntweโ€™s outs...
25/06/2026

๐Ÿชฉ DJ/DANCE

Industrial Groove is a visceral, site-specific exploration of movement and machine, reclaiming Mparntweโ€™s outskirts through sweat, rhythm and neon lights. As the desert sun dips below the horizon, dancers navigate rust and steel, blending emotional vulnerability with high-octane energy, while electronic pulses transform the industrial landscape.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Sat 11 & Sun 12, 6pm
๐Ÿ“ Fluidpower Workshop
๐Ÿค‘ $20/$10

Full program and tickets online now at desfest.com.au

๐ŸŽค LIVE MUSICAdelaide battle MC Manaz Ill lands in the NT for the first time, joined by a powerhouse local lineup for a h...
24/06/2026

๐ŸŽค LIVE MUSIC

Adelaide battle MC Manaz Ill lands in the NT for the first time, joined by a powerhouse local lineup for a high-energy celebration of hip hop culture. More than a gig, this is a full block-party experience featuring DJs, live graffiti, a breakdance showcase, freestyle battle, live cyphers and open sign ups on the day. Featuring breakdance crew A4C from Darwin alongside Manaz Ill, Dan the Underdog, Alice Kings, GoodFullahz, D-Day, Darma87, Budda Boomzie, Dem Arrente Mape, Big J and Tommy Gunn.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Sat 11 July, 5 - 10pm
๐Ÿ“ Gap View Hotel
๐Ÿค‘ $20

See desfest for tickets and full program

A little love for the image behind this yearโ€™s Desert Festival branding. โœจ Captured by the brilliant Ivan Trigo Miras, t...
23/06/2026

A little love for the image behind this yearโ€™s Desert Festival branding. โœจ

Captured by the brilliant Ivan Trigo Miras, these incredible images feature Amber McCarthy in Tiny Infinite Deaths at Desert Festival 2025. We loved it so much we couldnโ€™t resist bringing it back for 2026.

Playful, imaginative and just a little bit mysterious, it perfectly captures the spirit of Desert Fringe Festival.

Thanks Ivan Trigo โœจ

Good news โ€” weโ€™ve scheduled a second workshop with GYRO.Group this Thursday! This free workshop is designed for musician...
23/06/2026

Good news โ€” weโ€™ve scheduled a second workshop with GYRO.Group this Thursday!

This free workshop is designed for musicians who want to release music with more confidence, visibility and impact.

Learn about streaming platforms, release timelines, promotion, playlist pitching, social media and what actually helps audiences discover your music.

A rare opportunity to hear directly from music distribution experts, delivered specifically for Central Australian artists.

๐Ÿ“… Thursday 18 June
โฐ 6โ€“7pm
๐Ÿ“ Red Hot Arts Foyer or online

Open to all musicians โ€” you donโ€™t need to be a Desert Fringe artist to attend.

To get this link, email [email protected] or join us in person

๐Ÿ‘  CABARETSpin โ€˜nโ€™ Flex presents: A Night at the Moulin Rouge.Dress to impress and get ready for an unforgettable evening...
22/06/2026

๐Ÿ‘  CABARET

Spin โ€˜nโ€™ Flex presents: A Night at the Moulin Rouge.

Dress to impress and get ready for an unforgettable evening of entertainment. Be amazed by stunning pole dancers, captivating circus acts, powerful singers, talented musicians, and more.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Fri 10 & Saturday 11 July, 6 - 7:30pm
๐Ÿ“ 9/10 Smith St
๐Ÿค‘ $70, inc drinks and photo

๐Ÿชฉ DJ / DANCEA night of underground electronic music and dance floor magic opens Desert Fringe Festival 2026. After last ...
20/06/2026

๐Ÿชฉ DJ / DANCE

A night of underground electronic music and dance floor magic opens Desert Fringe Festival 2026.

After last yearโ€™s sold out show, the crew return with a line-up of eclectic selectors and a journey through house, balearic, dub, electronica, disco, techno, broken beat and more.

Bring good vibes, love and your best self
Free and open expression encouraged

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Friday 10 July, 5pm til late
๐Ÿ“ Tropic of Capricorn
๐Ÿค‘ FREE

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Coming up this Thursday as part of our workshop seriesLearn the basics of preparing and promoting a music release, fr...
16/06/2026

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Coming up this Thursday as part of our workshop series

Learn the basics of preparing and promoting a music release, from distribution and release timelines through to social media strategy, promotion and more.

Designed for independent artists wanting practical guidance on how to release music with more confidence, visibility and impact.

Remember you donโ€™t have to be a DesFest artist to sign up! Head to link in bio

๐Ÿ“… Thursday 18 June 2026
โฐ 6 - 7pm
๐Ÿ“ Red Hot Arts Foyer

Expand your artistic skills and creative know-how and maybe friend making skills with our workshop fest. ๐Ÿ“ My Story, My ...
16/06/2026

Expand your artistic skills and creative know-how and maybe friend making skills with our workshop fest.

๐Ÿ“ My Story, My Song
By Suzette Herft
Sun 12 July, 10am - 4pm
$200

๐Ÿ“ Words to Live By: Hope
By Kelly Lee Hickey
Sat 18 July, 2:30pm - 4pm
$10

๐Ÿ“ Whatโ€™s Next? Sector Panel
With DesFest, Artback NT, Araluen Art Centre + special guest
Tues 14 July, from 6pm
FREE

Full program and tickets at desfest.com

๐Ÿ’Ž CALLING ALL CABARET ARTISTS! ๐Ÿ’Ž Have an act you've been working on? A new idea you'd like to test? An old favourite you...
16/06/2026

๐Ÿ’Ž CALLING ALL CABARET ARTISTS! ๐Ÿ’Ž Have an act you've been working on? A new idea you'd like to test? An old favourite you'd love to revisit? We want you to perform at Jewellery Box this festival!

Hosted by Desert Diamonds, Jewellery Box is an open stage night celebrating cabaret in all its forms, a supportive space to share your creativity, try something new, and connect with fellow artists.

They are seeking performers from any genre โ€” singing, burlesque, comedy, drag, circus, spoken word, magic, music, dance, storytelling, and everything in between.
โœจ Works in progress are welcome.
โœจ Experimentation is encouraged.
โœจ New and experienced artists alike are invited to submit.

Expressions of interest are now open. Use the QR code or follow the link to register https://form.jotform.com/261578438604061

For more information: [email protected]

Jewellery Box Open Stage Cabaret is proudly part of the Desert Fringe Festival 2026!



Image credits: Jewellery Box 2022 (Artist: Sarah Alice, Photo: Pete Merchant)

๐Ÿ’Ž CALLING ALL CABARET ARTISTS! ๐Ÿ’Ž

Have an act you've been working on? A new idea you'd like to test? An old favourite you'd love to revisit? We want to see it at Jewellery Box!

Jewellery Box is an open stage night celebrating cabaret in all its forms. We're seeking performers from any genre โ€” singing, burlesque, comedy, drag, circus, spoken word, magic, music, dance, storytelling, and everything in between.

โœจ Works in progress are welcome.
โœจ Experimentation is encouraged.
โœจ New and experienced artists alike are invited to submit.

Jewellery Box is a supportive space to share your creativity, try something new, and connect with fellow artists.

Expressions of interest are now open. Use the QR code or follow the link to register https://form.jotform.com/261578438604061
Help us fill the Jewellery Box with something sparkling!

For more information: [email protected]

Jewellery Box Open Stage Cabaret is proudly part of the Desert Festival

Image credits: Jewellery Box 2022
-Artist: Sarah Alice
-Photographer: Pete Merchant

These fullas know how to move a crowd. Music transcending all langauges in an epic lineup of powerful local musicians. B...
15/06/2026

These fullas know how to move a crowd. Music transcending all langauges in an epic lineup of powerful local musicians. Book now!

๐ŸŽต Hip Hop Block Party
Sat 11 July, 5pm - 10pm
$20

๐ŸŽต Outback Boogie
By Red Dirt Blues
Thursday 16 July from 7pm
FREE

๐ŸŽต Balaclava Peace Collective
Fri 17 July from 9pm
FREE

๐ŸŽต PJ Reggae and Laramba Band
Sat 18 July, 8pm - late
$20

Full program and tickets at desfest.com

Address

67 Bath Street
Alice Springs, NT
0870

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