Desert Mob
Highlights
- Explore vibrant Aboriginal art at Desert Mob, celebrating desert culture in the heart of Mparntwe.
- Engage with hundreds of artists through workshops and talks, deepening your understanding of Indigenous creativity.
- Savour the festive atmosphere during September and October, featuring live music and community events.
- Visit the marketplace for unique artworks, supporting local artists and enriching your cultural experience.
Presented by Desart, Desert Mob brings together hundreds of artists to celebrate desert culture in the heart of Australia.
One of the nation’s oldest Aboriginal art festivals, Desert Mob features an exhibition, marketplace and artist talks and presentations, as well as public programs and satellite events throughout Mparntwe (Alice Springs). From the Opening Night celebration to community studio visits, evening curator talks, art workshops and musical performances, Desert Mob is a cultural event for all the community.
Experience the unique program of cultural events that is Desert Mob during September and October in 2026.
Desert Mob is proudly presented by Desart, the peak arts body for Central Australian Aboriginal Arts Centres.
Program details to be announced.
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Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Accreditations
- NT – Tourism Central Australia
Features
Tags
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
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