Event Dates
From: Thursday, March 7, 2024
To: Sunday, March 10, 2024
Drag, Glitter, Cabaret , Performances and so much more For Kings, FABAlice Festival is for Queens and everything in-between!
Drag, Glitter, Cabaret , Performances and so much more, FABAlice Festival is for Queens, Kings and everything in-between!
- With thousands of visitors and just 20 hotels, you should book your trip to Alice Springs well in advance. The Crown Plaza has a stunning pool, excellent gym, large rooms and perfect location.
The Festival
- FABAlice Festival, Alice Springs is a 3 day rainbow festival in the beating heart of Australia. Spectacular drag, comedy and cabaret performances and events featuring a Flag raising ceremony, Street Party, Colouring the town Rainbow, Cinema screenings, Drag Queen Story time, Carnivale under the stars, Afterparty, Drag Queen Bingo, a Pool Party and an DJ pumping out the tunes set amongst a glittering landscape of Alice Springs!
FabAlice Events
- Don’t miss the Lip Sync Battle at the Epilogue Rooftop Bar! Start rehearsing your fav tune now and get ready for some lip syncing fun with prizes for the best performances.
- The main event of the weekend is the FABalice Carnivale, as sell out event and an opportunity for everyone to kick up their heels on the dance floor under the central Australian starscape at Alice Springs Desert Park.
- End your trip with some fun Drag Queen Bingo on Sunday at the Gap View hotel or chill out at the Sunday Recovery Session at the Gap View Pool party from 5pm and end the festival in Style.
- And no Auzzie event would be complete without an After Party! Head to Throb Nightclub from 11pm, the only place to be and continue your partying late into the night!
- Rent your own villa at Desert Palms, with access to a crystal clear swimming pool and a wide range of amenities, just a 5-minute walk to the top attractions.
The Venues
- Epilogue Rooftop Bar – Cafe and restaurant with a rooftop area, catering to 200 people seated, with a great atmosphere, and live entertainment.
- Alice Springs Desert Park – The Alice Springs Desert Park is an environmental education facility and wildlife park in Alice Springs in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is sited on 1,300 hectares/ It is seven kilometres from the centre of Alice Springs.
- Throb Nightclub – A friendly LGBTQI+ nightclub featuring the very best of Darwin’s’ talented performers. Drag Divas, the sexy Pussycats and the hot Tomcats give the performance of their lives every Friday and Saturday night.
- The Gap View Hotel – a modern, multi-purpose venue including bars, a restaurant and pool.
What to see in Alice Springs?
- Alice Springs has long been a diverse town, a little rainbow bubble in the centre of Australia and the FABAlice Festival is the perfect way to enjoy the local hospitality at its finest.
- The city is a mirage in the heart of Australia’s Red Centre and is the perfect stopping off point for one of the world’s great wonders, Ayers Rock/Uluru.
History of the Festival
- FABalice Festival started in 2018 and was inspired by the cult classic movie The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. It sits prettily on the gay social calendar just after the Mardi Gras festivities in Sydney, a picturesque desert escape in which to recover from the excesses of the previous weeks, or you know, just add to the damage.
Where to Stay
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
Desert Palms, DoubleTree by Hilton, Quest Alice Springs, Crowne Plaza
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Double Tree is where we stay when
we visit Alice Springs. Close to everything
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Featuring refurbished guest rooms and suites with modern bathrooms, LED lighting and Smart TV’s, DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs offers accommodation in the heart of Australia. Set against MacDonnell Ranges. Free WiFi is available. Features a 24-hour fitness centre, two tennis courts, a heated outdoor pool and an 18-hole golf course located next door.
This 4.5-star hotel offers free WiFi, free parking and modern accommodation, very close to the CBD, Alice Springs Convention Centre, and Lasseters Casino. Quest Alice Springs provide modern, serviced studios and apartments that include LCD TVs, DVD player, and a stereo system. Nearby restaurants to dine outside out and charge their dinner bill back to Quest Apartments.
Nestled at the foot of the majestic MacDonnell Ranges in Alice Springs, the 4.5 star Crowne Plaza Alice Springs offers rooms with a balcony or patio. Free WiFi, a heated pool, a spa bath and a 24-hour health and fitness centre. There is an on-site casino, a sauna and a spa and wellness centre. Other facilities include a concierge service, a tour desk and laundry services.
Desert Palms is a 3.5-star property offering individual studio villa accommodation, surrounded by tropical gardens and set around a crystal clear swimming pool with island and waterfall. Free WiFi. All villas at Desert Palms Alice Springs are air-conditioned and include bougainvillea-covered verandahs, private en suite bathrooms and kitchenette facilities.
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Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a spa tub and laundry facilities. Other amenities include an arcade/game room, a library, and tour/ticket assistance. All 58 rooms offer refrigerators and microwaves, plus free WiFi and LCD TVs with digital channels. Other amenities available to guests include balconies or patios, DVD players, and stovetops.
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has a bar/lounge and a conference center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and laundry facilities are onsite. All 58 rooms provide free WiFi, refrigerators, and TVs. Guests will also find hair dryers and ironing boards.
This motel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, concierge services, and dry cleaning. All 81 rooms provide conveniences like refrigerators and coffee makers, plus free WiFi and TVs. Guests will also find room service, showers, and phones.
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a spa tub. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. All 109 rooms offer free WiFi, room service, and LCD TVs with digital channels. Guests will also find coffee makers, free newspapers, and hair dryers.