04/08/2026
Supporting Stories, Creativity and Community: ADG Supports the Red Dirt Poetry Festival
Airport Development Group (ADG) is proud to support the 2026 Red Dirt Poetry Festival through our Community Grants Program, helping bring one of Australia's most celebrated literary events to Mparntwe (Alice Springs).
Running from 20–23 August, the festival will bring together established and emerging poets, artists, and storytellers from across Australia and around the world for four days of performances, workshops, installations, and community events.
Since its inception in 2014, the festival has become a significant cultural event for Central Australia, creating opportunities for people of all ages to connect through storytelling, creativity, and artistic expression.
Festival Director Laurie May said the 2026 program would be the festival's most ambitious yet. "This year we have decided to go even bigger with our ambitions to bring you a festival that continues to centre poetry and multi-arts while affirming that Central Australia is truly the home of Australian poetry. We are grateful to all of our event partners and sponsors, including the Airport Development Group."
At ADG, we recognise the important role arts and cultural initiatives play in strengthening communities, supporting local talent, and celebrating the unique stories that make the Northern Territory such a remarkable place.
We encourage everyone to mark the dates in their calendar and experience this wonderful celebration of creativity in the heart of Australia.
For program updates and ticket information, visit reddirtpoetry.com.au.