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 / Art Award

44th The Alice Prize

The Alice Prize is an acquisitive national contemporary art award that celebrates artists working in any medium or theme from across the nation.

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 / Drama

Pike River (2025)

Three-time Emmy nominee Melanie Lynskey (YELLOW JACKETS, THE LAST OF US) and acclaimed NZ actress Robyn Malcolm (TOP OF THE LAKE, AFTER THE PARTY) star as Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse; two ordinary women who

Theatre / Dance

Swan Lake | Duprada Dance Company

Join Duprada Dance Company at Araluen Arts Centre and experience the breathtaking magic of the world’s most beloved ballet, Swan Lake.

The ultimate masterpiece of love, betrayal, and redemption.

Theatre / Dance

Swan Lake | Duprada Dance Company

Join Duprada Dance Company at Araluen Arts Centre and experience the breathtaking magic of the world’s most beloved ballet, Swan Lake.

The ultimate masterpiece of love, betrayal, and redemption.

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)

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

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

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.

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 / Circus

Cirque Mother Africa

Rokitz Entertainment Presents Cirque Mother Africa

Cirque Mother Africa Returns!

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.