Araluen Arts Centre

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Araluen regularly hosts theatre performances, visual arts exhibitions, art house cinema screenings every Monday night from March through till November and we are a venue for hire. Approved staff members within the Department of People, Sport and Recreation will monitor and respond to requests as quickly as possible. Please note the site will be monitored during business hours (between 8.00am and 4

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19/06/2026
What an incredible start to the Alice Springs Beanie Festival! Araluen Arts Centre was alive with thousands of colourful...
19/06/2026

What an incredible start to the Alice Springs Beanie Festival!

Araluen Arts Centre was alive with thousands of colourful handmade beanies, hands-on workshops, talented performers, delicious food and a wonderful sense of creativity and community. ๐Ÿงถ

Now it's time for Day 2!
๐Ÿ“† Saturday 20 June

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Beanie Central open 10amโ€“5pm (with disability access hour from 9amโ€“10am) โ€“ browse thousands of handmade beanies and enjoy the famous teashop โ˜•, BBQ ๐ŸŒญ and cake stall ๐Ÿฐ

๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Beanie Exhibition & National Competition open 10amโ€“5pm โ€“ featuring this year's competition entries plus the spectacular 30-Year Retrospective Exhibition celebrating three decades of beanies!

๐Ÿงถ Free Crochet Beanie Workshop โ€“ 2pm (Araluen Foyer)

๐ŸŽญ Free Puppet Shows โ€“ 12pm, 1:30pm & 3pm

๐Ÿ“– Check out the full program ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.beaniefest.org/

Gather your family and friends and enjoy another colourful day of creativity, community and beanies at the Alice Springs Beanie Festival! โค๏ธ๐Ÿงถ


19/06/2026

๐Ÿงถ Beanie Central ๐Ÿงถ
The heart of the Alice Springs Beanie Festival!

Step into a colourful wonderland filled with thousands of handmade beanies to browse, admire and take home with you!

Whether you're searching for the perfect beanie or simply soaking up the festival atmosphere, there's something for everyone!

๐Ÿ“ Witchetty's, Araluen Arts Centre
๐Ÿ“… Friday 19 โ€“ Monday 22 June 2026
๐Ÿ’ฐ Gold coin donation

๐Ÿ’› Accessibility: On Saturday from 9โ€“10am, Beanie Central will open for a dedicated quiet hour, providing a more accessible experience for people with disability and anyone who needs a calmer environment.

๐ŸŽ‰ Monday Special: Receive 10% off all beanies and merchandise!

Come along, find your perfect beanie, and be part of one of Central Australia's most colourful and creative festivals!





18/06/2026

Nominations are now open for the 2026 NT Performing Arts Awards!

Celebrate the performers, musicians, producers, educators and technical crews bringing Territory stages to life.

Know someone who deserves the spotlight? Nominate them now and help recognise the talent that makes our performing arts community so special.

Nominations close Monday 6 July 2026.

17/06/2026

๐ŸŽฅ Bon Voyage, Marie (2025) ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท
๐Ÿ“† Monday, 29 June | ๐Ÿ•– 7pm
๐ŸŽž Araluen Arthouse Cinema
๐Ÿ“ Araluen Arts Centre
๐ŸŽŸ https://araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au/whats-on/bon-voyage-marie-2025

An unforgettable comedy gem from the Alliance Franรงaise French Film Festival 2026.

Grandma, her messy family, and a busted camper van โ€“ one road trip that changes everything.

When 80-year-old Marie announces a family trip to Switzerland to collect a mysterious inheritance, her unreliable son and teenage granddaughter climb aboard a battered camper van without asking too many questions.

Joined by a reluctant caregiver turned driver, the unlikely group sets off on a chaotic and heartfelt road trip filled with detours, misunderstandings, and laughter.

As the journey unfolds, three generations are drawn closer together, forcing Marie to question what really matters โ€“ and with whom she wants to face what comes next.

Along the way, love, humour, and the messy beauty of being together emerge unexpectedly.

Will Marie find the courage to reveal the true purpose of their journey?

๐Ÿ“ผ GENRE: Drama
๐ŸŽฅ DIRECTOR: Enya Baroux
โญ STARRING: Hรฉlรจne Vincent, Pierre Lottin, David Ayala

โœ‰ Invite your friends ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.facebook.com/share/1CynQHPRJm/








15/06/2026

ON TONIGHT!

12/06/2026

๐Ÿ“ฝ Venkya (2024)
๐Ÿ“… Friday, 12 June ๐Ÿ•• 5pm
๐Ÿ“ Araluen Arts Centre
๐ŸŽŸ https://araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au/whats-on/niffa-short-film-dinner-loners/feature-film-venkya

In the chaotic city of Hubballi, small-time goon Venkya faces financial ruin and a bedridden father.

His only hope is to find his estranged brother, Ganya, in exchange for property rights.

Using social media, Venkya tracks Ganyaโ€™s impact on various communities.

His journey takes him across India, exposing him to the countryโ€™s rich cultural diversity.

Venkyaโ€™s journey evolves into a quest for self-discovery and redemption.

Ultimately, he confronts the culmination of his odyssey, reflecting on the enduring bonds of family and humanity.

๐ŸŽฌDirector: Sagar Puranik
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Language: Kannada
โฐ Duration: 1 hour and 55 minutes

Screening as part of National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA) 2026, to view the full Alice Springs program, visit ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://niffa.com.au/program/alice-springs/

๐ŸŽฌโœจ NIFFA Alice Springs Opening Night! โœจ๐ŸŽฌThank you to everyone who joined us for the Alice Springs opening of the Nationa...
12/06/2026

๐ŸŽฌโœจ NIFFA Alice Springs Opening Night! โœจ๐ŸŽฌ

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Alice Springs opening of the National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA) 2026 at Araluen Arts Centre.

From the red carpet arrivals and welcome drinks to the official festival launch, speeches, dance performances and the screening of the award-winning film Boong; NIFFA opening night in Alice Springs was a spectacular celebration of storytelling, community and the vibrant spirit of Indian cinema.

The festival continues across the weekend, June 11 - 14, with an incredible line up of films and events still to come at both Araluen Arts Centre and the Alice Springs Cinema.

Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of contemporary Indian cinema right here in the heart of Central Australia.

๐Ÿ“– View the festival program and book your ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ tickets now!

https://niffa.com.au/program/alice-springs/

12/06/2026

Siirius strutting his stuff for the beanie catwalk at Araluenโ€ฆ getting close now folks!

11/06/2026

๐Ÿ“ฝ Boong (2024)
๐Ÿ“… Thursday, 11 June
๐Ÿ•• 6pm (NIFFA Opening Night Event)
๐Ÿ•– 7pm (Film)
๐Ÿ“ Araluen Arts Centre
๐ŸŽŸ https://araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au/whats-on/niffa-2026-alice-springs-opening-night-feature-film-boong

Set in the valleys of Manipur, Boong follows a seven-year-old boy who dreams of welcoming home the father he has never met. What begins as a heartfelt gift for his mother becomes an unforgettable journey that challenges everything he believes about family, belonging, and home.

๐ŸŽฌDirector: Lakshmipriya Devi
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Language: Manipuri
โฐ Duration: 1 hour and 34 minutes
๐Ÿ† Boong made history as the first Indian film to win a BAFTA.

โœจ NIFFA Alice Springs Opening Night! โœจ

Join us at Araluen Arts Centre for a special evening as we launch the Alice Springs edition of the National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA) 2026.

๐Ÿฅ‚ From 6pm, enjoy welcome drinks and canapรฉs before the official festival opening ceremony and a screening of the acclaimed film Boong.

Celebrate the power of storytelling and experience the Alice Springs opening night of Australia's premier festival of Indian cinema!

๐ŸŽŸ Book your tickets now!








Address

61 Larapinta Drive
Alice Springs, NT
0870

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+61889511122

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