Community Event

The Henley on Todd Regatta is the world's only dry river boating event!

Held in Alice Springs, Australia every year, participants take part in Flintstone-style 'boat' races on the sandy Todd River bed.

Giant hamster wheel races, sand shoveling races, sand ski challenges, the budgie smuggler dash and the spectacular "Battle of the Gun Boats" fight round out the day. More fun than a river boat race should be!

Parrtjima is the meeting place where old meets new. It is the only authentic Aboriginal light festival of it’s kind, showcasing the oldest continuous culture on earth through the newest technology – all on the 300-million-year-old natural canvas of the MacDonnell Ranges in Central Australia.

Each year this free event celebrates the ways in which artists evolve and experiment with different styles and materials, while staying true to Country and culture.

Parrtjima is held on Mparntwe (Alice Springs), which is connected to the estates of Mparntwe, Antulye and Irlpme. This also includes a network of people who have connections to these areas; some of whom have established the Parrtjima Festival Reference Group (PFRG) to guide and help create Parrtjima.

Together, they invite visitors to come and experience Parrtjima, and watch the desert come alive with new artworks, light shows and a program of performances, interactive workshops, music, films and talks.

The festival of lights is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to announce the 2nd Diwali Night Market on Thursday, 7 November from 5 - 8:30 PM! This vibrant celebration welcomes everyone to join in the fun!

✨ Enjoy cultural performances by our talented local associations and community members
🪔 Dive into the Decorate your Diya stall
🖌 Get your free henna at our Henna station
💥 Watch interstate group, Sapphire Dance, perform Indian folk dances, dynamic Bhangra, stunning Kathak and Bharatanatyam, plus the hottest Bollywood hits!

Big thank you for the support by the Alice Springs Malayali Association Inc., Central Australian Sikh Cultural Centre Inc., Hindu Society of Central Australia, Indian Community Alice Springs, Multicultural Services of Central Australia Inc. and Nepalese Community Alice Springs Inc.

Proudly supported by SBS.

Two Girls From Amoonguna is an exhibition featuring new work by Arrernte and Southern Luritja artist Sally M Nangala Mulda and Western Arrarnta artist Marlene Rubuntja. It recounts their intertwining stories of friendship and resilience in the Central Desert. Encompassing video, soft sculptures, and paintings, the centre piece animation, Arrkutja Tharra, Kungka

Kutjara, Two Girls, was made in collaboration with Ludo Studio (Bluey, Robin Hood, and The Strange Chores). Sally and Marlene’s practice is representative of Mparntwe (Alice Springs), where they live. Playful, self-referential, and humorous, their work embodies the politics, history, and culture of Mparntwe and its surrounding town camps.

An ACMI touring exhibition.

Arrkutja Tharra, Kunkga Kutjara, Two Girls is the third Artbank and ACMI Commission, proudly supported and made in collaboration with Ludo Studio.

Get ready to see what’s on this 77th Harts Range Races & Bush Sports Weekend tinyurl.com/77th-Harts-Range-Races-2024

Gates open Friday 10am - members don’t forget to have your tickets to scan. So much to see and do for all ages.

Remember your finery for Fashions on the Field & your Aussie Icons dance outfits. 

Register your interest for Sunday evening Trivia & Roast night forms.gle/EhLVk7NPEpwTn2wC6

Or find out more about what's on via our website www.hartsrangeraces.org.au

Join in for a fun and engaging evening filled with challenging questions about the wonders, history and culture of our beautiful town. Put your knowledge to the test and compete with other trivia enthusiasts. Gather your friends and form a team or come solo and make new friends.

Tuesday 23 April 2024

Time: 6.30pm - 8.00pm

Free event - all ages are welcome.

Celebrating National Trust Alice Springs Heritage Festival - The Heritage Trivia Night is hosted by the Alice Springs Public Library. 

Come make a night of it at Alice Springs Town Council's Late Night from 5.30pm down the Todd Mall and Alice Plaza, featuring stunning Parrtjima installations!

Event Details:

Thurs­day 11th April from 5.30pm — 8.30pm

What’s On:

🛍️ Late night shop­ping with great discounts!
🥗 Spe­cial food & drink deals
📽️ Outdoor screening of the 2019 Storm Boy in the Todd Mall starting at 6:30pm (and free pop­corn🍿)

🏰 Boun­cy cas­tle for the kids
🎆 Par­rtji­ma Art Instal­la­tions
🎸 Live music- XAVIA @ 5:30pm by the Reflection Pond & Caleb Gorman @ 6:15pm and Dave Crowe @ 7pm inside Alice Plaza!

Sponsored by Alice Springs Town Council, in collaboration with NT Major Events.

Round3

Sign up is at 4pm and racing from 4.30pm at Blatherskite Park

Beginners, families and spectators are welcome. 

A unique showcase of Drag, Family, Comedy and Cabaret events, celebrating the inclusivity and diversity of the Red Centre. It's time to act out your Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert dreams in the landscape where it all started.

Join in on all the fun with night markets - an interactive screening of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Comedy and Cabaret and so much more! There is something for everyone! Multiple free and ticketed events around town for a fun filled weekend filled with plenty of laughter and world class entertainment.