Red Dirt Poetry Festival is on again from 20–23 August 2026
Red Dirt Poetry Festival is a 4-day poetry and spoken word festival in Mparntwe/Alice Springs. This festival is a delight with curated events and commissioned work featuring an eclectic mix of some of Australia’s finest established and emerging poets. Feeding into a vibrant and energetic Northern Territory and Australian poetry scene with live events including presentations, workshops, showcases and exclusive commissioned works to be presented.
Over four days the festival gives poets the opportunity to perform, showcase, develop and network. The festival encourages the community to get involved and take part by attending and having the opportunity to share their own work and develop skills alongside some of Australia’s & the Territory’s most talented poets.
