Dear knitters and lovers of wool, get ready to celebrate with us the 30th anniversary of the Alice Springs Beanie Festival! From June 19 to 22, 2026, the Australian Red Centre will become a true source of inspiration, where knitting and natural dye workshops intertwine with rural knitting exhibitions and beanies created by both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal artists. Along with this festive and creative atmosphere, you’ll have the chance to see famous Australian athletes at the opening ceremony. Join us on this unique journey that blends knitting, culture, and commerce, and be part of the community legacy of this exceptional festival.
Practical information — Alice Springs Beanie Festival
- Location : Alice Springs
- 2026 dates : 2026-06-19 → 2026-06-22
- Since : 2000
- Official website : www.beaniefest.org
Getting to Alice Springs
By train
- Macdonnell
- Alice Springs
By bus
- Undoolya Road (1027)
- Hartley Street (1023)
- Smith Street (1067)
About Alice Springs Beanie Festival
Alice Springs, located in the heart of the Northern Territory in Australia, is the third-largest urban center in the region, after Darwin and Palmerston. Founded in 1872, the city, with a population of 23,726 inhabitants, sits at an elevation of approximately 576 meters and is roughly equidistant from Darwin and Adelaide.
Source : Wikipedia
Things to see on site near Alice Springs
- Anzac Hill
- The Residency — 12 Parsons Street — +61 8 8953 6073
- Museum of Central Australia & Strehlow Research Center
- Larapinta Trail Information
- Alice Springs Telegraph Station Admission Center
Where to stay near Alice Springs
- Best Western Elkira Motel — 65 Bath Street — +61 8 8952 1222
- Bond Spring Outback Retreat
- Pathdorf — 107 Heath Road — +61 8 8952 0525
Where to eat near Alice Springs
- DJ’s Bistro
- Barra On Todd Restaurant and Bar — +61 8 8952 3523
- Gallipoli Bistro
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