Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC), Media Release, 18 March 2025

The glitz and glamour of drag queens and kings returns to the Red Centre when fabALICE takes over Alice Springs from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 March.

fabALICE is a vibrant four-day festival of colour, creativity, celebration and inclusivity featuring talented drag queens and kings from the Territory and beyond, including special guest Anita Wigl’it from New Zealand.

The exciting program includes live performances, music, comedy, cabaret, and family-friendly entertainment across various venues in town. Attendees can look forward to an interactive Priscilla Queen of the Desert Screening, Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Comedy, Cabaret and Cocktails evening, and a look-and-learn drag makeup workshop. The much-loved Newmont Tanami Operations Golden Drag Queen Bingo and Budget Barbie Camper Town Tour will return, spreading extra special sparkle across the region.

A range of free events will also be on offer, including a youth program featuring a crafternoon, food decorating, and a live show by Stone Motherless Cold. The Alice Springs Town Council and CDU fabALICE Night Market is a family friendly event featuring local artisans, food vendors, and live entertainment. Enjoy story time with the kids as drag queens read popular children’s books, in a special children’s story time session.  

fabALICE is proudly supported by Northern Territory Government through Northern Territory Major Events Company’s Event Funding Program.

To find out more or to lock-in your spot at the ticketed events, visit fabAlice.com.

Quotes from Northern Territory Major Events Company Chair, Penny Priest:

“The Red Centre will be on show as the colourful and fabulous drag queens and kings of fabALICE descend on Alice Springs for a long weekend of festivities.

“This event provides a welcome economic boost to the region, with visitors staying in town, supporting local hospitality venues and attending fabALICE events. It also showcases Alice Springs as a vibrant and welcoming destination for all.”

Quotes from fabALICE Committee Chair, Stuart Ord:

“The fabALICE committee and dedicated volunteers have been working tirelessly to put together a festival that includes something for everyone and will attract visitors and locals in Alice.

“We also thank all of our participating sponsors who have supported us for years to make this not-for-profit event grow and be possible.

“This year’s line-up is full of talented acts and loads of feathers, fun and fabulous frocks.

“I really encourage everyone to jump on the website, book their tickets and prepare for an amazing weekend of fun, colour and a touch of glamour in Central Australia.

“FabALICE in Central Australia is the perfect event to be fabulously different.”