[ May 10, 2025 to May 11, 2025. ]
IMAGINE LIVE – Based on the book ‘Imagine’ by Alison Lester
IMAGINE LIVE invites you on a journey of creativity, friendship, and the wonders of our natural world.
Performers breathe life into the pages of Alison Lester’s beloved book, revealing hidden depths and unexpected adventures.
From spotting leopards to diving with dolphins, every moment is a discovery. This […]
[ May 10, 2025 to May 11, 2025. ]
String Symphony is the story of Leor, a giant marionette made of over one kilometre of woven rope, waiting to be brought to life by DreamBIG’s audience.
Follow Leor as he explores his place in the world.
Up to 30 young people will have the opportunity to puppet Leor each performance. Spare Parts Puppeteers recommend children aged […]
[ May 10, 2025; ]
Whalebone – DreamBIG Children’s Festival 2025
Amidst a backdrop of whimsical inventions and quirky contraptions, a lone worker endeavours to protect and preserve human stories – until they receive a visit from a rogue AI.
Combining humour, magic, and a pinch of circus, this thrilling adventure is a roller-coaster ride of fantastical objects, wonder, and puzzle solving.
Whalebone […]
[ May 10, 2025 to May 11, 2025. ]
Playbook Roving Performers at DreamBIG’s Big Family Weekend.
People are moving. Quickly and slowly. Safely and dangerously. With joy and desperation and necessity. Proceeding. Progressing. Processing. Eight acrobats, in collaboration with students from Para Hills High School, will take over Festival Plaza in a roving performance exploring movement, connection, and the journey through life.
FREE EVENT.
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[ May 30, 2025 to June 1, 2025. ]
The Bastille Festival is doing its Food, Wine & Art Revolution in Adelaide.
While Bastille Festival has long been a July gem lighting up Sydney’s harbourside at The Rocks, Circular Quay, and Customs House with French flair, 2025 brings an exciting twist, expanding to Adelaide’s Festival Plaza!
Get ready for double the celebration as this iconic French […]
[ July 18, 2025; ]
Horizons is a spectacular new drone and light event coming to Adelaide Oval on 18 July 2025.
In an Australian first and for one-night only, Illuminate Adelaide transforms Adelaide Oval into a living, breathing canvas using light, sound, and sky to celebrate our place, our people and our bright future.
On the banks of Karrawirra Parri featuring […]
[ July 4, 2025 to July 20, 2025. ]
City Lights – Illuminate Adelaide’s FREE Family Friendly Event!
Illuminate Adelaide’s biggest free program of art, light and technology returns with an all-new series of exciting installations featuring interactive experiences, stunning projections, and captivating roaming performances created by world-renowned artists and creative studios.
From 4 – 20 July, Adelaide’s iconic cultural institutions and hidden gems come alight […]
[ June 20, 2025 to June 22, 2025. ]
Discover the hero inside us all when Disney On Ice returns to Adelaide! Step inside the story of Encanto, sail away with Moana and Maui, join Elsa and Anna, and be inspired by the Disney Princesses! It’s an experience the whole family will treasure forever.
Disney On Ice returns to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre 20-22 June […]
[ May 4, 2025; ]
The City of Unley’s Double Shot! Coffee Fiesta is making a triumphant return as part of the 2025 Tasting Australia program.
Get caffeinated at Unley’s Double Shot Coffee Fiesta and celebrate the universal love of coffee with leading Adelaide cafes, roasters and baristas.
Taste the finest specialty coffee, complemented by gourmet food, a vibrant live music program […]
[ January 16, 2026 to January 18, 2026. ]
The City of Port Lincoln has confirmed the much-loved Tunarama Festival is set to make its long-awaited return in January 2026, promising a revitalised festival that captures the heart and soul of Port Lincoln.
With its rich history and iconic traditions, Tunarama has been a cornerstone of community spirit and regional pride for over 60 years. […]
[ May 7, 2025 to May 28, 2025. ]
The 2025 HSBC German Film Festival proudly presented by Palace in cooperation with German Films, will feature a superb selection of contemporary German cinema.
The 2025 line-up features a standout selection of twenty films. Superb cinema offerings include six films direct from the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), compelling biopics and documentaries that delve into the […]
[ July 2, 2025 to July 20, 2025. ]
Night Visions is a new mind-bending immersive night time experience coming to Adelaide Botanic Garden in 2025 for Illuminate Adelaide.
The all-new after dark experience exclusively conceived by Illuminate Adelaide, allows you to step outside the boundary of what you know as Night Visions and transforms the secrets of Adelaide Botanic Garden into a gateway to […]
[ July 2, 2025 to July 20, 2025. ]
Illuminate Adelaide, Adelaide’s exciting winter light festival, returns from 2 – 20 July 2025 with a spectacular program of immersive installations that will light up the city.
Celebrating the intersection and innovation between art, light music and technology, Illuminate Adelaide features a dedicated program of major ticketed events, music performances and free installations.
This is the perfect […]
BIG Family Weekend – DreamBIG Children’s Festival 2025
Celebrate Adelaide Festival Centre’s 50th birthday at the BIG Family Weekend. Located at Adelaide Festival Centre, Festival Plaza and surrounds, this action-packed, weekend celebration is designed for kids and families, featuring more than 50 exciting events, activities, and performances over two fun-filled days.
Performances and Event Highlights :
BIG Family […]
[ April 23, 2025 to April 27, 2025. ]
The Barossa Vintage Festival summons a new chapter of history for this iconic region in 2025.
The Barossa Vintage Festival is where the best of Barossa comes out to play. Think one-of-kind wine and food events, grape stomping competitions, over-flowing markets, live music in vineyard ambience. Where tradition meets a seriously good time!
Whether you’re a wine […]
[ April 12, 2025 to April 13, 2025. ]
Eid Festival is South Australia’s largest and most prestigious Eid celebration. The Eid Festival is the premier Muslim festival in South Australia. Eid is the Muslim celebration for one of two important occasions in the year: Eid al Fitr and Eid al Adha.
Up to 20,000 patrons are expected to attend Multicultural Eid Festival across two […]
[ April 26, 2025 to April 27, 2025. ]
South Australia’s finest wooden boats will again gather for the 2 day Wooden Boat Festival in April 2025.
Soak up the atmosphere with free entry and celebrate the important history of Goolwa and Wooden Boats. A small gathering of wooden boats of all shapes and sizes, vintage sailing yachts, traditional riverboats, putt-putts, steamboats, clinker boats, canoes and […]
[ April 15, 2025 to April 16, 2025. ]
Direct from the UK, The Big Bubble Show is heading to Adelaide during the April school holidays!
Step into a world of pure bubble magic with The Big Bubble Show, a spectacular, fun-filled kids’ show starring Samsam Bubbleman, a 12-time Guinness World Record holder and the ultimate master of bubbles!
Prepare to be amazed as Samsam creates […]
[ April 24, 2025; April 26, 2025; ]
Disney’s Frozen JR Live in Adelaide.
Prepare for an unforgettable adventure this school holidays! Get ready to experience the magic of Disney’s Frozen JR, brought to life by the talented Australian Company of Performing Arts. This enchanting production will transport you straight to the magical kingdom of Arendelle for a performance that’s sure to delight audiences […]
WOMADelaide – World of Music Arts & Dance is being held at Botanic Park in 2025 and is a great experience for the whole family to enjoy.
Review by Adaire Prosser & Lisa Bachmayer
Perfect for the music lovers, foodies, art and culture enthusiasts, there is something for everyone at WOMAD which is in Adelaide from 7 […]
SHAPE UP Acrobatic Show at Adelaide Fringe 2025
SHAPE UP is a playful and high-energy spectacle where young acrobats aged 12 to 18 transform their bodies into living sculptures, silhouettes, and surprises – perfect for audiences of all ages. We’d love for you to come along and, if you enjoy the show, share your thoughts with […]
[ April 13, 2025; ]
The best South Australian culinary experiences will feature as the Norwood Food & Wine Festival kicks new goals this April during the AFL Gather Round.
The Norwood Food & Wine Festival, an event enjoyed by so many over the years, will welcome local and visiting footy fans before and after the match at Norwood Oval. The […]
[ March 15, 2025; ]
The 161st annual Mt Pleasant Show is proudly brought to you by the Mt Pleasant Agricultural, Horticultural and Floricultural Society Inc.
A great day out for the whole family, the Mt Pleasant Show is only a one hour drive from the Adelaide CBD in the tranquil Adelaide Hills. This traditional country show covers all the local […]
[ May 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025. ]
South Australia’s History Festival 2025
Held throughout May each year, South Australia’s History Festival explores the state’s places and spaces, stories, collections and ideas that make us who we are.
History Festival is one of the largest open-access community events in SA with hundreds of fascinating places to explore, and exciting events and activities suitable for the […]
[ May 16, 2025 to May 25, 2025. ]
Head to the picturesque Clare Valley this May for an unforgettable culinary experience with Australia’s longest-running traditional wine and food festival, Clare Valley SCA Gourmet Week.
Clare Valley Gourmet Week returns in May offering 10 incredible days of indulgence across three unique stages. New for 2025 is the introduction of the Gourmet Bus Trail – a […]
[ March 8, 2025; ]
FREE Family Fun at Fringe in Fullarton!
Looking for a fun, FREE way to experience the Adelaide Fringe with the family? Head to Fullarton Park Community Centre on Saturday 8 March for Fringe in Fullarton for a special free family fun day filled with exciting performances and activities!
What’s on?
Glow & Tell by Patch Theatre (10am […]
[ April 6, 2024; ]
Head to Lockleys Oval for a day of FREE family fun at Fire & Spice Festival on Sunday 6 April 2025.
Fire & Spice has a packed program, including face painting, Mr Oopy’s bubble show, Nylon Zoo’s inflatable story theatre, Circobats aerial rig and more!
For those who can handle the heat, be sure to check out […]
Best of Kids Fringe: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for a tasting platter of Fringe family fun
Review by Sharon Harrington
Not sure what to see with the family at the Fringe this year? Why not try the Best of Kids Fringe in The Garden of Unearthly Delights. With a rotating line up of different […]
A sensory theatre experience from emerging neurodiverse artist Nicola De Rosbo-Davies, blending live music, storytelling, and tactile magic in an inclusive journey.
It starts with a spark, hidden in the dark. For curiosity to find… Can I leave the world behind?
Enter a unique experience, reflecting Nicola De Rosbo-Davies’ journey as a neurodiverse actor, constantly searching for […]
[ March 15, 2025 to March 16, 2025. March 22, 2025 to March 23, 2025. ]
FoRT : A spectacular physical theatre show for families inspired by the timeless craft of turning lounge rooms upside down.
Dive into a magical world of play and creation, where everyday objects become a universe of fun and adventure. Two curious characters are hunting for whispers of possibility when they discover a pile of […]
