Desert Diamonds

07/08/2026

Dance class is back!

Jazz dance classes for adult beginners and experienced dancers.

️⏳️ Class times:

- Monday nights 6 pm: Advanced Jazz
- Saturday 11:30 am: Foundation Jazz

📍Araluen Arts Centre (GUTS) dance studio

🕺Jazz hands, body roll, step ball change, high kick!!

🩰 Monday nights are best for dancers returning to the artform, or dancers and dance teachers wantinva regular weekly technique training.

💃 Saturdays are best for those beginning to move, recovering from injury or who just want a gentle and joyful start to Saturdays.

📷 Oliver Eclipse Photography

05/08/2026

04/08/2026

The Australian Burlesque Festival is back in October!

17/07/2026

💎 TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT.
The Desert Diamonds are proud to present, Jewellery Box- Open Stage as part of Desert Festival 2026!

Thank you to our community for your amazing support. We have just received our ticket update and they are selling fast! Only 20 tickets left so jump online and grab one now.

This event allows BYO of your own snacks and drinks including alcoholic drinks. We have a space heater in the building, but you are welcome to BYO cosy blankets too.

Due to the incredible interest from artists, we have 19 acts in the line up. This means the show will have two halves with a 20min interval in between. Final show line up and act order will be released soon. We will also have the outdoor space with warm fires open for you to enjoy.

📍 Red Hot Arts Theatre, Mparntwe
🚪 Doors open: 8:00 pm
🎭 First act: 8:15 pm
🎟 Tickets are available online and will keep you updated regarding door sales depending on availability

Open the Box. The Stage Is Set.

16/07/2026

💎 TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT.

The Jewellery Box is ready to open.

Join us for an anything-goes celebration of local talent, featuring 19 acts across comedy, music, burlesque, pole, dance, theatre, clown, ariel arts and more.

📍 Red Hot Arts Theatre, Mparntwe
🚪 Doors open: 8:00 pm
🎭 First act: 8:15 pm

🎟 Tickets are available online and at the door.

If you've received a "sold out" message online, don't worry—we still have tickets available at the door.

See you tonight!

Open the Box. The Stage Is Set.

16/07/2026

JEWELLERY BOX OPEN STAGE

💎 19 ACTS. ONE STAGE. THIS FRIDAY.

Celebrating the incredible talent of Mparntwe.

📍 Red Hot Arts Theatre

🚪 Doors 7:30 pm
🎭 Show 8:00 pm

🍷 BYO

🎟 Tickets on sale now through Desert Fringe Festival or at the door.

Open the Box. The Stage Is Set.

15/07/2026

💎 19 ACTS. 1 STAGE. 2 DAYS TO GO.

SEE YOU FRIDAY AS WE OPEN THE JEWELLERY BOX.

In just TWO DAYS, Jewellery Box Open Stage returns with an anything-goes celebration of local performance.

Expect a night of:

🎭 Sketch Comedy
🎤 Live Music
💃 Belly Dance
✨ Burlesque
🔥 Pole
🪽 Lyra
🪭 Silk Fans
👠 Commercial Heels
🎭 Physical Theatre
🤹 Improv & Clown
😂 Stand-Up Comedy

Featuring local artists: Blarius McFarlane, Jenny McFarland, All Things P.Chi, Sarah Alice, Sashay, Maggie Pear, Kitty Fable and Dancers, Sophie Thomson, Ted Duffel & Sylvia Arzey, Kate Emery, Chloe Whitlow, Kaye Veronica Projects ft Pole Pump NT, Jazzebelle, Pole Trio: Dynasty Noir, Isa & Soleà, and Cherry B.

Hosted by Rusty Nails, with performances from The Desert Diamonds NT.

✨ Join us this Friday.

📍 Jewellery Box Open Stage
🗓 Friday 17 July
🕗 8:00 pm
📍 Red Hot Arts Theatre, Mparntwe

🎟 Tickets available now through Desert Fringe Festival or at the door.

🎭 Still thinking about performing? A handful of spots remain, with registrations closing midnight Tonight.

Open the Box. The Stage Is Set.

14/07/2026

💎 LINEUP DROP // ACT REVEAL

Friday night is shaping up to be something special...

Joining the Jewellery Box lineup are:

👠 Commercial Heels
by Kaye Veronica Projects ft Pole Pump NT

✨ Lyra
Jazzebelle

🩷 Pole Theatre
Pump NT Trio: Dynasty Noir, Soleà & Isa

🔥 Pole Dance
Cherry B

✨ Join us this Friday for a night of local talent.

From comedy and music to burlesque, dance, pole, theatre and everything in between, Jewellery Box celebrates the incredible variety of performers calling Central Australia home.

🎭 Think you've still got something to share? Spots are still available, with registrations closing midnight Wednesday. Bring us your weird, wacky and wonderful.

📍 Jewellery Box Open Stage
🗓 Friday 17 July
🕗 8:00 pm
📍 Red Hot Arts Theatre, Mparntwe

🎟 Tickets: https://www.desfest.com/event/jewellery-box/ or at the door

Open the Box. The Stage Is Set.

14/07/2026

This week at Desert Festival, your week full of original art!