Running over four days, Red Dirt Poetry Festival is a celebration of poetry and spoken word located in Mparntwe/Alice Springs.

Run biennially since 2014, the festival has grown into one of the most iconic literary events in the country. With the main venue set in the shadows of the Ntaripe Ranges, the festival spreads poetry across the town including extensive school workshop programs and night-time programming.

Click 'Get tickets' to purchase festival passes and day passes, and check out the program through the link below for individually-ticketed events (workshops, walks and special events).

View the program here

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