Play & Go Adelaide

Celebrate the magic of courage, love and adventure at Disney On Ice!
Disney On Ice returns after 3 years to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre 10-13 June (long weekend).
Discover why no dream is too big at Disney On Ice presents Into The Magic when your favourite Disney stories come to life through world-class ice skating.

Seek adventure in […]

WIN Tickets to Pinocchio: A True Story
Pinocchio: A True Story, is a new animated feature film based on one of the most well-known fairytales in the world.
For many years, generations of kids from different countries have been brought up reading the wonderful story of a wooden puppet, following his adventures and witnessing his magical transformation from […]

[ June 25, 2022; ]
Spellbound: Magical Market and Rave
Spellbound: Magical Market and Rave is an enchanting event coming to Adelaide this June. 
Spend the day wandering the laneway of mystical markets where you’ll find everything from mesmerising crystals to peculiar herbs. Get your fortune read and know your fate before joining one of their classes from yoga, mindfulness and spells […]

Top Gun: Maverick Movie Review – Is it OK for kids?
Strap in for what is bound to be one of the biggest movies for 2022.  The need for speed is back again in a huge way!
Top Gun: Maverick is a spectacular edge-of-your-seat blockbuster which is thrilling one minute, yet tender the next. It is a […]

[ June 4, 2022 to August 7, 2022. ]
Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize Exhibition
Art and science blend in the Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize exhibition.
This biennial prize provides an opportunity for artists to investigate the world around them and present their perspectives on natural science. The Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize commemorates the South Australian Museum’s first curator, Frederick George Waterhouse. It encourages […]

 
SIX the Musical | Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide – Review
For just three weeks, this sassy, pop-fuelled musical is taking over Her Majesty’s Theatre. The focus? The ill-fated, six wives of Henry VIII. 
by Carla Caruso
Could there be a more interesting concept?
The tragic tales of the six wives of Henry VIII – Britain’s Tudor King – are […]

[ November 2, 2022; November 4, 2022; November 6, 2022; November 10, 2022; ]
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022
For the first time, the ICC T20 World Cup will be played in Australia, with 7 matches confirmed to be played at Adelaide Oval, including a twilight semi-final.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 has announced its fixtures for the 16 October – 13 November 2022 event. The world’s best […]

[ July 15, 2022 to July 31, 2022. ]
The Pool – Illuminate Adelaide 2022
City Lights North Precinct Highlight
As part of the FREE City Lights program this July, The Pool by Artist Jen Lewin will take over the South Australian Museum lawn on North Terrace.

Merging the movements of individuals to create an overlapping and everchanging collage of light, The Pool is a giant field […]

Adelaide’s National Pharmacies Pageant returning to Adelaide’s streets in 2022
The beloved National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant will parade through the streets of Adelaide this year to celebrate its 90th year. This follows two years as an arena spectacular at the Adelaide Oval due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
There will be 18 bands, 160 sets, 3,000 costumes, and […]

[ July 1, 2022 to July 31, 2022. ]
Umbrella Festival 2022
Umbrella Festival is an open access live music festival presented by not-for-profit organisation, Music SA – who are delighted to bring Umbrella Festival back in 2022.
Umbrella Festival’s 2022 program has officially hit the streets with a massive local program of over 175 events statewide this season.  They will be celebrating the entire month […]

[ May 27, 2022 6:00 pm to May 29, 2022 6:00 pm. ]
Copper Coast Flame Festival 2022
A three-day festival showcasing local products and artisans throughout the Copper Coast.
The new and exciting Flame Festival, which stands for: food, light, art, music and entertainment, will be celebrated across Kadina, Moonta and Wallaroo.

The Copper Coast tourism team will be showcasing the talents of the Copper Coast local groups and artisans who […]

The BEST activities and places to visit with teens & tweens in Adelaide
When the school holidays roll around or there’s a free weekend ahead and you need to get the older kids out of the house (and off their screens!), we have the best boredom busters to help!  
Take a look at our list below […]

[ August 20, 2022 to August 21, 2022. ]
Barossa Medieval Fair
The Barossa Medieval Fair will be returning to the Lyndoch Village Green in 2022 with this exciting family friendly event.
This year’s event promises to be a weekend of entertainment and fun for the whole family with loads to see and do.
Travel back in time and learn about medieval, dark ages and ancient history. […]

[ May 21, 2022; ]
John Street Family Fun Day
With more than 2 million small businesses in Australia, and many of these on our main streets and in our business precincts, they do an enormous amount for the community, and we need this to continue.
There will be a family fun day held at John Street in Salisbury to celebrate one […]

[ May 21, 2022 to June 12, 2022. ]
SIX the Musical
Get ready to get down as the six wives of Henry VIII take to Her Majesty’s Theatre stage from 21 May in Adelaide. 
Remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak, these spirited queens retell their story, their way, in a high-octane 75 minute global musical phenomenon. After performing to over 70,000 people in the […]

[ June 18, 2022; ]
FREE Family Fun Event at Port Adelaide Plaza
Enjoy a day of free and fun family activities – there will be something for everyone. 
There will be a FREE family fun event held at Port Adelaide Plaza on Saturday 18 June 2022 from 11am – 2pm. Go along to enjoy face painting, giveaways, mini gold, retailer offers […]

[ June 4, 2022; ]
Ocean Fest for World Environment Day
Go along for an afternoon of interactive fun and adventure whilst learning about South Australia’s iconic coastal marine environments.
This June, celebrate World Environment Day, World Oceans Day and World Reef Day at the Marine Discovery Centre. Join the Marine Discovery Team team for an afternoon of interactive fun and adventure […]

[ June 9, 2022; ]
Zahra Foundation Not A Lottery Fundraiser with Rosie Batty, Jess Hill, & Arman Abrahimzadeh
The Not-A-Lottery fundraiser will be hosted by Jodie Oddy and you will get to hear from a formidable panel of speakers – Rosie Batty, Jess Hill, and founder & City of Adelaide Deputy Lord Mayor Arman Abrahimzadeh.
By supporting this event, you’ll be […]

[ July 20, 2022; ]
Circus of Illusion
Circus of Illusion will be showing for two shows only in Adelaide at Her Majesty’s Theatre.
Escape into a world where sawdust and sequins join cutting edge illusions and spectacular magic to create Circus of Illusion. The ringmaster will take you on a journey where he blends world-class circus artists and spellbinding magic that […]

See the LEGO Icebreaker Ship RSV Nuyina at the South Australian Museum

A massive LEGO model of Australia’s new icebreaker RSV Nuyina has anchored in the South Australian Museum’s foyer after sailing across the sea from the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.
The model is on loan from the Australian Antarctic Division and was brought to life […]

[ July 15, 2022 to July 31, 2022. ] [caption id="attachment_166986" align="alignnone" width="630"] Photo by Rikard Osterlund[/caption]
Submergence 
Using thousands of individual points of suspended light, Submergence by Squidsoup will engulf the corner of North Terrace and Kintore Avenue this July as part of Illuminate Adelaide and the FREE City Lights program.
Submergence is an all-encompassing walkthrough experience. Vividly presenting how virtual and physical worlds collide, immerse […]

[ April 14, 2022 to July 24, 2022. ]
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2022
For the first time in South Australia, you can gaze through the lens of some of the world’s best wildlife photographers and marvel at the beauty of our planet.
The world-renowned exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, features exceptional images which capture fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular […]

[ July 3, 2022 to July 10, 2022. ]
NAIDOC Week 2022
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to […]

[ June 5, 2022; ]
World Environment Day 2022
The 2022 World Environment Day campaign #OnlyOneEarth calls for collective, transformative action on a global scale to celebrate, protect and restore our planet.
World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. Since it began in 1974, the event has grown to become a global […]

[ June 13, 2022; ]  
The Salvation Army City Kids Secret Agents Day
Calling all Secret Agents – go along for puzzles, code cracking and other top secret fun on Monday 13 June 2022.
Recommended for ages 8 to 14, the Adelaide City Salvos are hosting a City Kids Day in the city on the June long weekend.  This is a free […]

[ July 30, 2022 to July 31, 2022. ]
Willunga Almond Blossom Festival
The Willunga Almond Blossom Festival will be held on the last weekend in July in 2022.  Save the date for this fun family-friendly event for all to enjoy.
This long running community fundraiser will celebrate with a weekend of show rides and family activities.  Join their circus performers, pet the animals, shop at […]

[ July 15, 2022 to July 24, 2022. ]
The Immersive Guitar
Experience the tangible connection between music and architecture as the world’s largest acoustic guitar comes to Adelaide this winter.
This is a project at the intersection of science, engineering, music, and art, The Immersive Guitar encapsulates the true spirit of collaboration, creativity and innovation. The Immersive Guitar is an 11.5:1 scaled Classical Guitar, played […]

[ July 13, 2022; ]
KIDS Old Adelaide Gaol Ghost Crime Tour
This tour has been modified to more appropriate levels for children with cheaper prices for adults and kids to attend during the school holidays.
Originally built in 1841, the Adelaide gaol and Government house are the two oldest buildings in South Australia. The gaol was open between 1841 to 1988, […]

[ August 26, 2022 to August 27, 2022. ]
Adelaide City Plunge 2022
Take The Plunge to help raise $250,000 for Adelaide charities. 
Abseil 70 metres from the top of the InterContinental Hotel on North Terrace in Adelaide this August. Enjoy Adelaide’s best river views from the rooftop, challenge yourself and raise funds for those in our community who face far greater challenges on a daily […]

[ July 16, 2022; ]
German Weihnachtsmarkt – The German Club Adelaide Winter Christmas Market
The ‘Christmas in July’ market will be held during the school holidays and will feature Christmas food, wine and beer, plus there will be lots of stalls with Christmas decorations from local stall holders.  

This will be the Adelaide German Club’s second Weihnachtsmarkt at their Brooklyn Park […]

[ June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022. ]
Adelaide National Park City Month
June will be a month-long celebration of Adelaide becoming a National Park City, with events being held across metropolitan South Australia.
The term ‘National Park City’ doesn’t mean a place that has a conservation framework like the usual national parks in Australia. Instead, National Park City is a global movement to create […]

[ May 14, 2022 to June 2, 2022. ]
HEXADECA in Rundle Mall – Spin, relax, stay a while.
After an enthralling debut at WOMADelaide 2022, HEXADECA has arrived in Rundle Mall with a dream-like installation of custom-built spinner seats, inviting exploration and interaction from participants from all walks of life.

People of all ages and abilities are encouraged to engage with the seats however they […]

[ May 26, 2022; ]
Hike for History and support future generations
Walk in the footsteps of Olympic medallists, world-class musicians, actors and even the Premier of South Australia.
Join Mercedes College for their exclusive ‘Hike for History’, part of May’s South Australia’s History Festival.  Limited to only 50 guests, this inaugural event will see participants enjoy a pre-hike coffee in the […]

[ May 28, 2022; ]
Full Stop.
Girl Guides South Australia with support from the Commissioner for Young People and Children will host a FREE Period Awareness and Education Day for all girls aged 10-17.
Full Stop. is more than just period talk. They want to inspire their girls to be bold and confident, to not be ashamed or scared of their […]

[ April 22, 2022 to June 3, 2022. ] [caption id="attachment_166797" align="alignnone" width="630"] Artist: Cedric Varcoe, Photo credit: Simon Rogers[/caption]
Adelaide Festival Centre’s Iconic Festival Theatre Shells Light Up with SA Art
Adelaide Festival Centre’s iconic Festival Theatre shells come alive this Autumn.
The brand-new large scale animated projections have been designed by local South Australian artists, in a collaboration with the award-winning creative team Electric Canvas. […]

Adelaide Central Market Autumn Recipes
The Adelaide Central Market has released a collection of autumn recipes to prepare at home.  
Between the months of March and May, SA’s apple orchards start bearing fruit, which come in an assortment of autumn colours and varieties; including Sundowners, Red Delicious, Fuji and Pink Ladies. The tarter green Granny Smiths […]

[ June 11, 2022; ]
Tree Planting Festival 2022
Frahn’s Farm Annual Tree Planting Festival is back for 2022, hosted by the Adelaide University Rotaract Club. 
This is an opportunity for all the people who care about our planet and want to have an active role in saving native wildlife.  To help save our species, Bio·R reconstructs habitats that are built to […]

[ May 13, 2022 to May 22, 2022. May 13, 2022 to May 22, 2022. ]
SA Youth Week 2022
SA Youth Week (SAYW) is South Australia’s biggest celebration of young people aged 12-25.
Held over 10 days from Friday 13 May to Sunday 22 May, SAYW recognises their ideas, talents and contributions and includes a wide range of events and activities by and for young people.

This important week aligns with the Connect […]

[ July 9, 2022; ]
The Wiggles Superhero Tour is coming to Renmark in July 2022
Calling all superheroes… The Wiggles are flying onto stages this June & July with their brand-new action-packed Superhero Tour!
The Wiggles are travelling across regional Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia to perform for you! Anthony, Tsehay, Lachy and Simon are super excited to once […]

[ August 26, 2022 to September 11, 2022. ]
Illuminate Adelaide: Harbor Lights
Harbor Lights will transform Victor Harbor across two weeks with a collection of immersive installations, lighting and mind-blowing projections.
Rug up, hit the pavement and follow the light as Illuminate Adelaide takes over the Victor Harbor foreshore.  One of the highlights of Harbor Lights is Craig Walsh’s, Monuments.

Night-time projections transform trees into sculptural […]

[ August 5, 2022 to August 21, 2022. ]
Illuminate Adelaide: Digital Garden
Transforming Cave Garden with a series of experiences from renowned local and international artists, Digital Garden will light up winter in the South East of the state.
Building on its success in 2021, Digital Garden once again reimagines the cultural centre of Mount Gambier with captivating installations, projections, and interactive lighting.  A highlight […]