What's on

Exhibitions

Deviate | Araluen Collection

Deviate – to depart from an established course

Araluen Arts Centre 2026 Membership

Become an Araluen Arts Centre Member in 2026 – Your Pass to More Arts, More Experiences, More Value!

There has never been a better time to become an Araluen Member for 2026.

Exhibitions

Sally Mumford | Thirty-six views of Mparntwe

Since her solo exhibition in 1998 at the Araluen Arts Centre, Sally Mumford has spent years immersing herself in Arrernte country. 

Cinema / Film Festival

NIFFA 2026 Alice Springs Opening Night + Feature Film: Boong

Come join us for the red carpet opening of the National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA) 2026 Alice Springs edition.

Cinema / Film Festival

NIFFA Short Film: Dinner for Loners / Feature Film: Venkya

Dinner for Loners (2026)

Cinema / Film Festival

NIFFA Short Film: The Silent Applause / Feature Film: Manthan

The Silent Applause (2026)

NIFFA 2026 Indian Dance Off

Indian Dance Off: Watch, Learn, Join

Cinema / Film Festival

NIFFA Short Film: Khwabeeda / Feature Film: Chambal Paar

Khwabeeda (2025)

Cinema / Film Festival

NIFFA Short Film: Roses are / Feature Film: Courage

Roses are (2025)

Australian Premier

Cinema / Comedy

Birthright (2025)

Evicted and jobless, Cory and his pregnant wife are forced to stay with his parents.

Theatre / Comedy

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2026

Melbourne International Comedy Festival proudly presents:

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW

Exhibitions

Desert Light: Central Australian Landscapes John Borrack | Araluen Collection

A survey of Central Australian paintings by John Borrack

Theatre / Special Event

Alice Springs Beanie Festival 2026

Thankyou! Thankyou! Beanies of Gratitude!
30th anniversary and final festival!

Welcome Beanie Lovers to the Alice Springs Beanie Festival 2026!

Cinema / Comedy

The Musicians (2025)

The enchanting new comedy of manners from acclaimed writer/director Grégory Magne (whose debut Perfumes was a sleeper success in 2021), THE MUSICIANS stars Valérie Donzelli as a wealthy heiress whose plan

Theatre / Comedy

Dave Hughes - Cooked

There is no one else that comes close to the phenomenon that is Dave Hughes.

Behind that cooked looking facade is a mind that works like no other.

Cinema / Drama

Bon Voyage, Marie (2025)

An unforgettable comedy gem from the Alliance Française French Film Festival 2026.

Grandma, her messy family, and a busted camper van – one road trip that changes everything.

Cinema / Thriller

The Good Boy (2025)

Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough star as a couple who kidnap a young delinquent with the aim of training him to become a 'good boy'.

Theatre / Children's Theatre

The Box Show | Junkyard Beats

Araluen Arts Centre and Junkyard Beats present The Box Show!

You'll never look at a cardboard box the same way again!

Theatre / Children's Theatre

The Box Show | Junkyard Beats

Araluen Arts Centre and Junkyard Beats present The Box Show!

You'll never look at a cardboard box the same way again!

Theatre / Tribute Show

Fleetwood Mac | Running in the Shadows

Renowned as Australia’s leading premier tribute to Fleetwood Mac – RUNNING IN THE SHADOWS are Australia’s longest running tribute to this legendary band, and continue to tour this country (and others) extensively

Theatre / Contemporary Dance

Desert Hothouse | White Lies

WHITE LIES | Katina Olsen

Theatre / Contemporary Dance

Desert Hothouse | Public Property

PUBLIC PROPOERTY | Madeleine Krenek

Theatre / Contemporary Dance

Desert Hothouse | Saturday Pass

DESERT HOTHOUSE: Unleashing three urgent and dynamic new dance works.

Theatre / Contemporary Dance

Desert Hothouse | Territory

TERRITORY | Frankie Snowdon

Cinema / Film Festival

Top Dog Film Festival 2026

Top Dog Film Festival 2026: The Ultimate Cinematic Celebration of Dogs

Cinema / Film Festival

Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour 2026

GUTSY GIRLS ADVENTURE FILM TOUR 2026 – 10TH ANNIVERSARY!

A DECADE OF INSPIATION. A DECADE OF COMMUNITY. A DECADE OF BEING GUTSY.

Theatre / Contemporary Dance

Engine | Sydney Dance Company

Araluen Arts Centre presents Engine by Sydney Dance Company, a triple bill featuring The Journey Itself is Home by Rafael Bonachela, The Mass Ornament by Fran Diaz and Love Lock by Mel

Theatre / Dance

The Australian Ballet | The Nutcracker Act II & Other Works

Experience the magic!

The Australian Ballet is going on tour with a program of classical favourites and exciting new works.

Theatre / Dance

The Australian Ballet | The Nutcracker Act II & Other Works

Experience the magic!

The Australian Ballet is going on tour with a program of classical favourites and exciting new works.

Theatre / Dance

The Australian Ballet | The Nutcracker Act II & Other Works

Experience the magic!

The Australian Ballet is going on tour with a program of classical favourites and exciting new works.

Theatre / Music

Warren H Williams | Under Wermar (Are you listening?)

MUSO Promotions Presents Warren H Williams with special guests Kasey Chambers, Shane Nicholson, KYARNA and the Williams family.

Theatre / Tribute Show

Queen Forever | Greatest Hits Tour

The lights go down, the crowd roars, and from the first note you know — this is Queen, as it should be.

Theatre / Drama

Bell Shakespeare’s Macbeth By William Shakespeare

Araluen Arts Centre presents Bell Shakespeare’s Macbeth By William Shakespeare Director Peter Evans.

Theatre / Contemporary Dance

Lighting the Dark | Dancenorth Australia

Dancenorth Australia & Araluen Arts Centre present Lighting the Dark.

A journey to the very centre of what it means to be human.