The works of more than 20 First Nations artist will illuminate the night at an Indigenous light festival.
Music, comedy, workshops and talks are also om the lineup for the 10th iteration of Parrtjima - A Festival in Light, in Mparntwe (Alice Springs).
Four new installations will be added to the immersive art offering, including Molly Hunt's Three Generations of Station Women, Bobby West Tjupurrula's Hypnotic Reverberations and Lyall Giles' Transforming Light & Country.
Towering poles, created by artists from Alice Springs three estate groups - Antulye, Irlpme and Mparntwe - will welcome visitors to the grounds, standing tall at the festival's entrance.
Returning installations will include Grounded and the MacDonnell Ranges Light Show.
The light show combines classical music and Arrente language, paying tribute to the deep spiritual connection to the land.
"More than ever, this year we all need to experience Parrtjima, as the festival continues to shine new light on age old traditions and fresh expressions," festival curator Rhoda Roberts said.
"Echoing the legacy of culture and the stories that connect us all across time.
"Come and feel the red earth beneath your feet as you look up at the magic that is Arrernte country as we illuminate the majestic MacDonnell Ranges."
The music line-up will feature Troy Cassar-Daley on the opening weekend, while the Darwin Symphony Orchestra will grace the stage alongside the Desert Divas on the final nights of Parrtjima.
Other musical highlights include singer-songwriter Bumpy, hip-hop group Dem Mob and Warren H Williams & Western Wind.
Among the workshops on the line-up are a watercolour painting session with local arts centre Iltja Ntjarra Many Hands and a drumming workshop led by Murawari musician Dobby while Parrtjima curator Roberts will lead a weaving workshop.
In a first for the festival, stand up comedians Andy Saunders and Sean Choolburra will headline a comedy night.
Northern Territory Major Events Company interim chief executive Trevor Cox said the festival provides a "powerful opportunity" to engage with Aboriginal culture.
"The program not only entertains but challenges visitors to reflect on the profound impact of Aboriginal culture, right in the heart of Australia," he said.
* Parrtjima is a free, all ages event, which will run from April 4-13.
