FABalice Festival (Alice Springs): March 2025 (dates to be confirmed)
A unique showcase of Drag, Family and Cabaret events, celebrating the inclusivity and diversity of the Red Centre. The weekend-long festival presents a program full of safe spaces where you can express yourself and celebrate in our close-knit community.
Parrtjima – Festival of Light (Alice Springs): 4 – 13 April 2025**
Parrtjima is an extraordinary FREE 10-night festival in the stunning Red Centre, with an incredible program featuring light installations, music and talks. Parrtjima is the only authentic First Nations festival of its kind, showcasing the oldest continuous cultures on earth through the newest technology – all on a 300-million-year-old natural canvas in the Red Centre.
Top End Pride Festival: June 2025 (dates to be confirmed)
Top End Pride (NT) Inc is a community organisation that runs the annual Darwin Pride Festival celebrating our rich, diverse local LGBTQIA+ community – promoting values of inclusivity, diversity and respect.
Darwin Festival: 7 – 24 August 2025**
Darwin Festival is a celebration of music, theatre, visual art, dance, cabaret and more in the beautiful tropical city of Darwin. Enjoy the festive atmosphere, delicious food and drink stalls, and free performances at the heart of the arts – Festival Park – and various venues across Darwin, as the Festival activates the city every August.
If your festival or event is not listed above, and you would like to submit for consideration, please send an email to: reception@australianpridenetwork.com.au Your festival or event must be not-for-profit and primarily coordinated by those who identify as LGBTIQ. (Events organised by individuals or commercial entities will not be considered)
Image: Art at Mindil Beach Sunset Market – photo by Stephen Michael Barnett (CC)
Note: ** festival contains significant LGBTIQ content