Electric FieldsAlice Springs-based festival Parrtjima has just announced the line-up for this year’s event, and it’s stellar.
A festival that celebrates Aboriginal cultures through music, light, installations, workshops, and storytelling, the 2026 program featuring Indigenous artists and performers will return to Mparntwe from Friday, 10 April, to Sunday, 19 April. This year’s event is presented by Tourism and Events NT in partnership with We Are Gather and Grumpy Sailor.
Returning to Parrtjima after a remarkable couple of years is Electric Fields.
Scheduled to open the festival, the multi-award-winning duo continue to win over audiences with their blend of electronic music, soul, and language. Having represented Australia at Eurovision in 2024 and won ARIA, AIR, and NIMA Awards, Electric Fields will set the tone for this year’s ten-day, free festival.
“Parrtjima is one of the most profound festivals on the planet!” Electric Fields frontman Zaachariaha Fielding said. “We can’t wait to see you all there.”
Joining Electric Fields on the line-up are renowned hip-hop, soul, and indie acts, plus local Central Australian artists, who represent the heart of Parrtjima.
Acclaimed hip-hop artist BARKAA joins the line-up alongside family band Drifting Clouds, rap supergroup 3%, and the ever-soulful Emma Donovan.
In a statement, 3%’s Dallas Woods said, “I've been lucky enough to perform at this amazing festival before and can't wait to come back and have a great night with all the amazing people and artists that make Parrtjima the unique experience it is.”
This year’s program also features a strong showing of local Central Australian artists, such as Alice Kings, Sneaky Train, Damien Armstrong, and more.
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While Parrtjima is free to attend, registration is essential. You can register on the festival website and find suggested itineraries and more to plan your journey.
In addition to music, Parrtjima is the start—or end—point to experience Mparntwe’s six-day Light Trail. Patrons can experience sound, drone, and light shows at Uluru, be a part of the sights at the West MacDonnell Ranges and Kings Canyon, witness the new light show at Kings Canyon Resort, and experience the dramatic Field of Light installation against the backdrop of Uluru.
“Parrtjima continues to grow as one of Australia’s most important cultural festivals, and this year it coincides with the school holidays, so we’re excited to be able to welcome families from around the country,” Tourism and Events NT CEO Suzana Bishop said of this year’s event.
“We are incredibly proud to deliver this event, providing Australians with a truly unique and immersive experience of Aboriginal culture under the desert sky and on Country.”
Bishop continued, “Events like Parrtjima play a vital role in strengthening the Territory’s visitor economy, and the 2026 music line-up reflects our commitment to delivering world‑class cultural experiences that honour the world’s oldest continuous culture while drawing national and international attention to the NT.”
