Play & Go Adelaide

[ September 12, 2024 to September 29, 2024. ]
The Adelaide Guitar Festival brings together some of Australia’s best guitarists in a thrilling mix of local talent and visiting musicians.
Whether you’re a die-hard fanatic, or simply appreciate great music, the Adelaide Guitar Festival has something for everyone. Celebrate the world’s most popular instrument with regional roadshows, free and low-cost workshops, master classes, artists talks, […]

[ July 4, 2024 to July 7, 2024. July 11, 2024 10:00 pm to July 14, 2024 10:00 pm. July 18, 2024 10:00 pm to July 21, 2024 10:00 pm. ]

Spectacular international hit Fire Gardens is coming to Adelaide Botanic Garden for Illuminate Adelaide 2024 from 4 – 21 July.
After captivating audiences all over the world, Fire Gardens, created by French fire alchemists, Compagnie Carabosse, will transform the Adelaide Botanic Garden into a bewitching night-time wonderland, flickering with the flames of more than 7,000 giant […]

[ May 5, 2024; ]
Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival, South Australia’s largest Japanese cultural festival, is celebrating 29 years in 2024.
Kodomo no Hi is Adelaide’s largest Japanese Festival, held annually since 1995. The Festival is a celebration of the cultural and social links between the people of Japan and Australia. It is a great day for people of all […]

[ May 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024. ]
South Australia’s 2024 History Festival is a celebration of the past, with a focus on the theme of power. 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 […]

[ April 27, 2024 to April 28, 2024. ]
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 […]

[ May 15, 2024 to June 5, 2024. ]
The 2024 HSBC German Film Festival proudly presented by Palace in cooperation with German Films, will feature a superb selection of contemporary German cinema.
This year the festival, which is pleased to welcome aboard new naming rights partner HSBC, screens from 15 May – 5 June at Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas and Palace Nova Prospect Cinemas. […]

[ April 7, 2024; ]
The best South Australian culinary experiences will feature as the Norwood Food & Wine Festival kicks new goals this April during the AFL Gather Round.
All the fun will be taking place along The Parade, with local bars, cafes and restaurants to be joined by wine, beer and spirit producers from across South Australia. Live music […]

[ June 14, 2024 to June 16, 2024. ]
Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures in Adelaide this June.
Hit the road to adventure when Disney On Ice returns to Adelaide this Winter.
Disney On Ice is an adventure for the whole family, filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics, incredible stunts, and wow-moments both on the ice and in the air.

Each year the show brings […]

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Fire & Spice Festival is back and hotter than ever!
Head down to Mellor Park on Sunday 14 April (10am – 4pm) to enjoy FREE family fun at this celebration of the chilli pepper.
Let the kids fly like a bird at The Nylon Zoo’s inflatable story theatre, get their face […]

[ March 9, 2024 to March 11, 2024. March 13, 2024 to March 15, 2024. ]
Whale: Real Life or Art?
Unannounced, a sperm whale beached itself on the shores of Glenelg (Pathawilyangga) and later on the banks of the Torrens River (Karrawirra Pari) in Elder Park. A grey giant with jaws wide open, eyeing the sky. A dumb question from the sea to man, a riddle from the deep.

The beaching of […]

[ February 29, 2024 to March 3, 2024. March 7, 2024 to March 11, 2024. March 16, 2024 to March 17, 2024. ]  
Peter Pan – A Neverland Adventure
Are you ready to return to Neverland with J.M Barrie’s classic story about Peter Pan, Wendy, Nana, Tinker Bell, Pirates, Mermaids and a ticking crocodile? Think your happy thoughts and get ready to take the second star to the right and head straight on till morning to ‘A Neverland Adventure’.
A […]

A JOURNEY TO THE LAND OF SOUNDS – Adelaide Fringe Show 2024
A total immersive experience for the entire family. An interactive show, which allows the audience to participate in the creation of musical pieces.
Take the magical train to travel to the land of sounds with the animated train conductor Lina and the virtuoso musician Elias […]

[ March 24, 2024; March 28, 2024; March 30, 2024 to April 2, 2024. April 5, 2024; April 7, 2024; ]
Step right up and join the fun with ‘Elmo’s Circus Dream’!  This thrilling show takes you on an enchanting journey with Elmo and his friends as they discover their hidden talents and dreams at the circus.
Elmo’s Circus Dream is an entirely new show that ignites the imaginations of children, encourages self expression, and teaches valuable […]

[ February 28, 2024 to February 29, 2024. March 1, 2024 to March 2, 2024. ]
Baleen Moondjan – Adelaide Festival opening event.
Visually spectacular and beautifully told, Baleen Moondjan kickstarts the Festival with a celebration of our First Nations’ stories and culture, the bonds between humans and animals, and the sacred resilience of Country.
The 2024 Adelaide Festival opens with the world premiere of Baleen Moondjan, a contemporary ceremony from creative visionary […]

[ May 17, 2024 to May 26, 2024. ]
Australia’s longest-running traditional wine and food festival, Clare Valley SCA Gourmet Week.
Forty years of the Clare Valley SCA Gourmet Week will be celebrated in May 2024. To celebrate the anniversary of Australia’s longest running food and wine event of its kind, they’ve got some exciting plans to make it bigger and better than ever before!

Linked […]

[ February 24, 2024 to February 25, 2024. March 2, 2024 to March 3, 2024. March 9, 2024 to March 11, 2024. ]
Bunktopia- A Shadow Puppet Show
Meet the man who makes shadow puppets in a whole new way! The award winning odd-ball creator of ‘Sticks Stones Broken Bones’, ‘Swamp Juice’, ‘Slapdash Galaxy’ and ‘Bunkasaurus’, Jeff Achtem (Bunk Puppets) returns to Adelaide Fringe to show off some of his favourite shadow puppetry characters and clown adventures.
Giant trolls, dancing […]

‘Fringe for Kids’ Show – Adelaide Fringe 2024.
A family friendly variety show with the best acts for kids from the most talented artists in town. Each show is different with a fresh new line up every day!
Circus, dance, drag, music, magic and comedy. Promising laughter & awe-inspiring stunts, reach into the lucky dip that is […]

[ March 15, 2024 to March 16, 2024. ]
Jungle Book Reimagined 
Akram Khan, one of the world’s leading choreographers, returns to Adelaide Festival with a new work based on the much-loved story by Rudyard Kipling.
With a new sense of urgency, Akram Khan has reinterpreted this familiar story through the eyes of a young climate refugee who has been driven from her homeland and arrives […]

Wonderland Festival Hub – Adelaide Fringe 2024
Wonderland Festival Hub presents world-class cabaret, music, comedy, circus and more. Licensed Garden Bar, food outlets, the captivating Showman’s Bar and plenty of amazing entertainment.
The nostalgic Wonderland Spiegeltent is the most enchanting of structures – feel the weight of ten thousand late nights when you walk inside, evoking stories […]

Embark on an extraordinary journey in the Adelaide Botanic Garden this Fringe season.
Explore a series of projected and immersive artworks of diverse natural ecosystems and storytelling, transforming the Adelaide Botanic Garden into an outdoor art gallery under the stars.
Enter upon sunset to discover a magical trail of stories, light and music for all ages with […]

[ February 14, 2024 to February 18, 2024. ]
The Let’s Go Caravan, Camping & Outdoor Show is back in Adelaide in 2024
The Let’s Go Caravan, Camping & Outdoor Show, supported by the South Australian Tourism Commission, brings together all you need for your outdoor adventures.  Explore the largest range of recreational vehicles, from spacious caravans to compact camper trailers and luxury motorhomes, all […]

[ February 16, 2024 to February 17, 2024. ]
Adelaide Fringe Festival FREE Family-Friendly Events
The Adelaide Fringe is always an exciting time of the year with so much entertainment on offer in and around the city and stretching out to regional areas of South Australia including many free events which are family friendly.
The beauty of an open-access arts festival as unique as the Adelaide […]

[ March 1, 2024 to March 2, 2024. ]
Summer Garden Festival – Free Adelaide Fringe Event.
Modbury’s Civic Park will come alive for the Summer Garden Festival on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 March 2024.
This FREE, two-day community event boasts world-class Adelaide Fringe performers, dynamic bands and talented artists. They’ll also have children’s entertainment and Fork On The Road food trucks.

Street Theatre Performances:

Mr […]

[ February 5, 2024 to February 16, 2024. ]
Celebrate Lunar New Year in style as you soar into good fortune at Gilles Plains Shopping Centre!
There is plenty to get involved in at Gilles Plains Shopping Centre this year! From today in centre, there is a special installation that allows you access to an exclusive Instagram filter which invites you to become a hero […]

[ February 24, 2024 to February 25, 2024. March 2, 2024 to March 3, 2024. March 9, 2024 to March 11, 2024. March 16, 2024 12:00 am to March 17, 2024 12:00 am. ]
Kids Can Heckle! With Ollie Horn
Fun for the whole family, but especially fun for the little ones! Top UK stand-up Ollie Horn (“Ollie Horn is a gifted storyteller” Wee Review) attempts to tell the same clean stand-up that he does around the world.
The only thing that can stop him is the imagination of your kids, […]

The Frog Prince – State Opera South Australia
State Opera South Australia presents a new show aiming to get young children familiar with the artform of opera and learn a few lessons along the way.
The Frog Prince is a modern retelling of the classic Grimm tale, where a spoilt princess encounters a sassy frog and an […]

[ February 17, 2024 to February 18, 2024. February 24, 2024 to February 25, 2024. March 16, 2024 to March 17, 2024. ]
StorySnorts  – Adelaide Fringe 2024.
Ever wondered what would happen if children’s stories came to life? At one of StorySnorts shows – they can!
StorySnorts believe the best stories come from the boundless imaginations of children, and their hilarious troupe (including improvising actors, piano and live cartoonist) help visualise these stories on stage.

Guided by their performers, children […]

[ March 23, 2024; ]
Thai Festival 2024 will allow eventgoers to experience the four beautiful and diverse regions of Thailand, Northern, North Eastern (Isan), Central, and Southern.
It is a great opportunity to immerse oneself in the rich culture, diverse cuisines with different flavours and styles, and vibrant entertainment from all four regions of Thailand.  The 2024 Thai Festival will […]

Best of the Best – World Premiere!
Get ready for the extravaganza of a lifetime with this showcase of the hottest acts, handpicked from some of the most sensational shows across the Fringe!
Hosted by the dazzling MC superstar, Tash York, and featuring a selection of the very best circus, magic and cabaret acts, plus a different […]

[ February 17, 2024 to February 18, 2024. February 24, 2024 to February 25, 2024. March 2, 2024 to March 3, 2024. March 9, 2024 to March 11, 2024. March 16, 2024 to March 17, 2024. ]
KABOOM! Explosive Science Show with Magnus Danger Magnus!
The maddest of mad scientists, Magnus Danger Magnus, heads to Adelaide Fringe for the very first time in 2024; with a brand new, all ages electromagnetic extravaganza in KABOOM!
He’s exploded his way across the country, lighting fires on stage and setting kids’ curiosity ablaze; now he’s built a […]