The 2026 Red Dirt Poetry Festival will take place from the 20th - 23rd August. Running over 4 days the festival is a celebration of poetry and spoken word located in Mparntwe/Alice Springs.

Featuring an eclectic lineup of poets from across Australia and overseas, Red Dirt Poetry Festival is a celebration like no other bringing you performance, installations, panels and workshops designed to excite, entertain and inspire.

The opening night is an astronomical extravaganza, in collaboration with the Chilean International Festival of Poetry and Science, the event will feature local, interstate and poets from Chile. Set to take place under the stars at White Gums on Arrernte Country this is truly an event not to be missed.

This Festival Pass gets you access to all events except for workshops, walks and the Friday lunch.

Contact the host of Early Bird Festival Pass - Red Dirt Poetry Festival