It’s that time of year again! The legendary Tatts Finke Desert Race is set to roar through the red centre from Thursday 5th to Monday 9th June 2025, and Alice Springs is coming alive with a full week of parties, live music, food stalls, markets, and motorsport action.
Here’s your guide to what’s on in the lead-up to, during, and after Australia’s most iconic off-road race:
All Week Long
- Finke Merchandise Shop – Get your official gear at Alice Plaza
👉 View Facebook Post - Finke Event Calendar
👉 View Calendar - Main Race Info
👉 Tatts Finke Desert Race Event
🎉 Events by Date
Monday 2nd June
- Hospo Night @ Jump Inn
👉 More Info
Tuesday 3rd June
- Jam Night @ Jump Inn with The Wanted Gems
Your favourite twin duo The Wanted Gems are back in town — and they’re bringing all the energy, harmonies, and local love to the Jump Inn stage!
📅 Tuesday June 3rd | From 6:30 PM
📍 Jump Inn, 4 Traeger Ave, The Gap
- Trivia Night @ Bojangles
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Wednesday 4th June
- Welcome to Finke @ Lasseters
👉 Details
Thursday 5th June
- Finke Street Party & Night Markets – 5pm @ Todd Mall & Council Lawns
📍 5pm – 9pm | Todd Street and Mall
Get ready for a WILD night of racing vibes, street eats & epic entertainment as we gear up for Finke 2025!
🛞 Todd Street – AIRTIME FXM stunt show that’ll leave your jaw on the floor!
🏎️ Chamber Lawns – Meet FINKE race ambassadors & get your gear signed, jumping castle + cupcake rides = kid heaven, food trucks to fuel your night!
🎥 Church Lawns – Chill at the deck chair cinema and browse historical bikes & soak in the legends!
🎨 Todd Mall – Face painting & kids’ craft fun all night.
🎶 Live Music Stage – Todd Mall
🎤 5PM – Ben Slip Slipsta
🎸 6PM – Caleb Goman
🥁 7PM – Sneaky Train
🎵 8PM – Sealed Lips
Free family fun and non-stop action! Can’t wait to see you June 5!
Get ready for a WILD night of racing vibes, street eats & epic entertainment as we gear up for Finke 2025!
Todd Street – AIRTIME FXM stunt show that’ll leave your jaw on the floor!
Chamber Lawns – Meet FINKE race ambassadors & get your gear signed, jumping castle + cupcake rides = kid heaven, food trucks to fuel your night!
Church Lawns – Chill at the deck chair cinema and browse historical bikes & soak in the legends!
Todd Mall – Face painting & kids’ craft fun all night.
🎶 Live Music Stage – Todd Mall
🎤 5PM – Ben Slip Slipsta
🎸 6PM – Caleb Goman
🥁 7PM – Sneaky Train
🎵 8PM – Sealed Lips
Free family fun and non-stop action! Can’t wait to see you June 5!
👉 Market Info
👉 Mr Potato Food Truck
- Finke Rock Night on the Rooftop @ Epilogue Lounge
👉 Event Info - Giselle @ Araluen Arts Centre
Duprada Dance Company’s performance of the famous classical ballet Giselle will be a captivating experience, bringing to life this romantic tale, telling the poignant story of a peasant girl named Giselle and the devastating consequences of love, betrayal, and forgiveness.
The ballet unfolds in two distinct acts, each with its own atmosphere and visual style.
The Araluen Arts Centre will provide an intimate setting for experiencing the drama and beauty of Giselle.
A timeless classic, famously performed world wide, suitable for everyone.
👉 Tickets
- Afterparty – Hosted by Method Race Wheels
📍 Bojangles Saloon, Alice Springs
🕖 June 5 | 7PM – 9PM, following the Street Party
Before the dust gets stirred at Finke, the party kicks off at Bojangles! Join Method Race Wheels and Bojangles Saloon for the ultimate party. Expect good vibes, cold drinks, off-road rigs, and desert legends.
We’re bringing the action from the track straight into town — don’t miss your chance to celebrate with the crews that make it happen.
All welcome. No entry fee. Find Method Race Wheels staff members during the Street Party to claim your FREE DRINK and EXPRESS entry 😉
Friday 6th June
- Scrutineering – 4pm @ Start/Finish Line Complex
Saturday 7th June
- Prologue Day
– Cars from 8am
– Bikes from 12pm
📍 Start/Finish Line Complex - Steak Night (Every Saturday)
👉 Event Info - Kingswood live @ Alice Springs Brewing Co
👉 More Info
Sunday 8th June
- Race Day 1
– Cars: 7:30am
– Bikes: 12:00pm
📍 Start/Finish Line Complex
Monday 9th June
- Race Day 2
– Cars: 7:15am
– Bikes: 12:00pm
📍 Start/Finish Line Complex
Tuesday 10th June
- Finke After Party
👉 Details
🏕️ Staying with us?
Alice Springs Tourist Park is the perfect home base for Finke week. Walking distance to key venues, pet-friendly, and right in the middle of the action. Book direct or give us a call to secure your site or cabin for next year—Finke fills up fast!
