Red Dirt Poetry Festival will be held in Mparntwe / Alice Springs from Thursday 20 until Sunday 23 August, 2026.
Festival Venues
Red Dirt Poetry Festival is held at multiple venues across Mparntwe/Alice Springs.
The 2026 Festival Hub will be at Gap View Hotel, nestled in the southern end of Alice Springs in the beautiful natural gap of Ntaripe/Heavitree Gap.
Other venues include Ilwempe Ilwempe/White Gums, Eastside Community Gardens, and more to be announced.
Central Australia
Whether it's your first time visiting Arrernte Country, or you're an old friend of the region, there's stacks to see and do.