[ November 12, 2021 to November 21, 2021. ]
Adelaide Italian Festival
Celebrate Italy’s world-class food and wine, art, culture and traditions.
The first Italian Festival in Adelaide was held in 1976 in Rundle Mall – a parade made up of migrant families travelled from Victoria Square to Elder Park before ending with celebrations in the Mall itself. The festival has been held in a number […]
[ November 3, 2021 to December 4, 2021. ]
British Film Festival
Presented by Palace, the British Film Festival’s full programme has been revealed, celebrating the best of British in a remarkable line up of 31 films, a number of which are screening for the first time in Australia.
Stellar performances from Festival favourites and brilliant newcomers will delight audiences and ignite their senses in a […]
[ November 7, 2021; ]
Uraidla and Summertown Country Show
The Uraidla and Summertown Country Show is an event for the local and surrounding communities.
This year, the Uraidla show has been working with SA Health in planning a COVID Safe Show. For well over a century the annual Uraidla & Summertown Show has been the highlight of the local calendar, and […]
[ November 14, 2021; ]
2021 Multicultural Festival
The 2021 Multicultural Festival will be held from 11am to 5pm on Sunday 14 November in Adelaide’s Victoria Square/ Tarntanyangga.
Discover and meet over 70 community groups showcasing more than 50 cultures right in the heart of Adelaide. Sample delicious international cuisine, discover and watch cultural music and performances, and enjoy activities for all […]
[ November 5, 2021 to November 7, 2021. November 10, 2021 to November 14, 2021. November 17, 2021 to November 21, 2021. November 24, 2021 to November 28, 2021. ]
IMMERSION
An immersive experience like nothing you’ve ever seen before.
Narrated by Erik Thomson, Immersion is a 360 degree animated experience that will take you on a vivid journey through time to discover how water has shaped our world. From 50 million years ago when the land was covered in dense, wet rainforests, to the celestial significance […]
[ October 15, 2021 to October 31, 2021. ]
Enjoy Free Family Activities at WellFest Adelaide
Families can enjoy free activities at WellFest Adelaide, a new festival that takes place between 15-31 October 2021. There’s fun for the whole family!
Take part in a silent disco, kids’ activities, yoga, meditation, cooking demonstrations and more across three weekends on Sunday 17, 24 and 31 at Wellness Squared.
Or, […]
Adelaide Family Carnival in Mt Barker has been postponed
Adelaide Family Carnival is no longer heading to Mt Barker on the last weekend of the school holidays. You can follow their Facebook page here for updates.
Entry is a gold coin donation at the gate and bookings are not required but there will be limited capacity each […]
[ October 20, 2021 to November 14, 2021. ]
ST. ALi Italian Film Festival
The 2021 ST. ALi Italian Film Festival returns to Australia this Spring.
Now in its 22nd year, the ST. ALi Italian Film Festival presented by Palace returns to cinema screens this October and November with the best new Italian films as well as classic gems of Italian cinema screening nationally in Sydney, […]
[ October 30, 2021 to October 31, 2021. ]
Vegan Festival 2021
Vegan Festival Adelaide is SA’s largest celebration of all things vegan and will be returning over the last weekend of October 2021.
The annual Festival will feature world-renowned speakers, cooking demonstrations, kids’ activities, live local musicians, and creative hands-on workshops. Explore around 70 market stalls providing visitors with an array of 100% vegan products, […]
[ October 30, 2021; ]
Glenelg Ice Cream Festival
You don’t always have to cool off in the water, head down to Glenelg for the Ice Cream Festival on the last Saturday in October.
The Glenelg Ice Cream Festival is in the form of a ‘Street Party’ along Jetty Road. This family friendly event kicks off from 11am with food and beverage […]
Nova’s (Not)The Royal Show – Review 2021
Nova’s (Not)The Royal Show is the show we couldn’t have, in a mini size.
When this year’s Royal Adelaide Show was cancelled again, Nova’s Ben & Liam had one of their bright ideas. What if Nova organised a COVID-FRIENDLY version of the Royal Show and invited all of Adelaide’s families […]
[ October 3, 2021; October 10, 2021; October 17, 2021; October 24, 2021; ]
Sparkling Fest
The annual Sparkling Fest is back again for 2021, with an exciting series of events on offer to showcase sparkling wine and champagne.
The National Wine Centre is set to add a sparkle to October with a month-long Festival of events acknowledging those most coveted celebratory beverages – sparkling wines and champagne with its annual […]
WIN Tickets to Barossa Contemporary – Schubert & Sherbet at Chateau Tanunda
Barossa Contemporary is a bold large-scale festival held in one of the world’s most revered wine regions. This ‘Festival for the Curious’ will challenge perceptions of the Barossa and ignite the wildest corners of your imagination.
Schubert & Sherbet at Chateau Tanunda is an afternoon […]
[ October 24, 2021; ]
Kids Festival | Four Oaks Farm
The Four Oaks Farm ‘Kids Festival’ is a creative arts based festival full of fun activities on a farm under the clouds in the Adelaide Hills.
Enjoy lots of activities from seeing the Amazing Drumming Monkeys perform, taking part in kite making workshops, through to pony rides and feeding the farm […]
[ December 3, 2021 to December 24, 2021. ]
Santa’s Wonderland Returns to the Adelaide Showground in 2021.
Santa’s Wonderland is a magical Christmas wonderland with rides, spectacular Christmas stage shows, a magnificent ice skating rink, tobogganing slides and a Christmas activity trail.
This is one of our favourite events of the year as there’s so much for kids to see and do and it’s the […]
[ September 25, 2021 to October 10, 2021. ]
Kids Theatre Shows & Concerts in Adelaide – Sep/Oct School Holidays 2021
Your ultimate guide to the top theatre shows and concerts for kids in Adelaide during the Spring School Holidays.
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do, see our Guide below, featuring some of the most popular, and some […]
[ September 24, 2021 to October 10, 2021. October 14, 2021 to October 17, 2021. ]
Nova’s (Not) The Royal Show 2021
Rides, showbags, food trucks, Paw Patrol meet and greet plus nightly fireworks, the Show has been extended to Sunday 17 October 2021.
When this year’s Royal Adelaide Show was cancelled again, Nova’s Ben & Liam were just as disappointed as all of the kids and families around Adelaide. Another year of […]
[ October 30, 2021; ]
AnimeGO! – Japan Pop Culture Festival
Now in its sixth year, AnimeGO! returns with Adelaide’s very own Japan Pop Culture Festival.
With everything from fresh yakitori on the BBQ complemented by Japanese beer for that izakaya feel, to Japanese sweets delicious enough to transport you to the backstreets of Harajuku lined with endless dessert cafes, AnimeGO! is set […]
[ October 2, 2021 to October 3, 2021. ]
SA Viking Festival 2021
This year the Viking Festival will be returning once again to Warland Reserve in Victor Harbor over the October long weekend.
The SA Viking Festival is an October long weekend family-friendly event located in Victor Harbor. Held over the Saturday and Sunday, it will offer a range of stallholders, skills, reenactment groups and combat for […]
[ October 8, 2021 to October 9, 2021. ]
Barossa Contemporary – Festival for the Curious
Barossa Contemporary is a bold large-scale festival held in one of the world’s most revered wine regions. This ‘Festival for the Curious’ will challenge perceptions of the Barossa and ignite the wildest corners of your imagination.
The Barossa will be in full bloom this spring as new major festival Barossa Contemporary: […]
[ October 15, 2021 to December 31, 2021. January 1, 2022 to January 30, 2022. ] [caption id="attachment_154789" align="alignnone" width="630"] Image: Kaylene Whiskey, Indulkana, South Australia; photo: Meg Hansen[/caption]
Tarnanthi 2021 Festival
A celebration of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art returns to Adelaide in October. Internationally acclaimed as the largest festival of its kind, this year Tarnanthi comprises a major exhibition at AGSA, a state-wide festival with more than 30 partner […]
[ September 27, 2021 to September 28, 2021. ]
CIRCUS – The Show at Her Majesty’s Theatre
Prepare to enter a world of utter whimsy and wonder where your imagination will soar like never before, in this completely re-imagined family circus spectacular.
Following the complete sell-out debut season at Adelaide Fringe this year, plus absolutely overwhelming demand for tickets at the Melbourne Comedy Festival – […]
[ October 8, 2021; ]
The Festival of Now – Celebrating Mental Health & Wellbeing in South Australia
The Festival of Now is a major event in Adelaide, held during South Australia’s Mental Health Awareness Month (October).
It is a celebration of mental health, creativity and inclusiveness that challenges stigma and promotes community connection. The Festival of Now is run by a […]
[ September 11, 2021 to September 12, 2021. September 19, 2021; September 25, 2021; October 9, 2021 to October 10, 2021. ]
National Railway Museum Event Program for Spring
The National Railway Museum is hosting a series of fun family events during September and October including the Adelaide Steampunk Festival, Adventures with Bob the Railway Dog and the Heritage Transport Expo. The Semaphore Railway Train will also be running throughout the school holidays.
Adelaide Steampunk Festival | Saturday 11 […]
[ September 25, 2021 to October 4, 2021. ]
Nature Festival Returns to South Australia in 2021
Nature Festival returns to South Australia in 2021 from 25 September to 4 October with a huge range of family friendly events featuring art and craft activities, treasure hunts, nature walks, guided night walks, bat tours, orienteering and more.
From our own back gardens to the majesty of the […]
[ September 10, 2021 to September 12, 2021. ]
Auburn Frenchfest
Immerse yourself in a weekend of French Culture, enjoying French music, theatre, and food along with the best of the Clare Valley region including local wines, produce, arts, crafts and more.
Go along to beautiful Auburn in the Clare Valley and have an affaire française. The festival showcases a spectrum of theatrical and musical performances […]
[ October 21, 2021 to October 24, 2021. ]
Moon Lantern Trail 2021
An OzAsia Festival favourite, the much-loved Moon Lantern Parade is transforming in 2021 from a one-night event to span four full days of celebrations. This free family friendly event is not to be missed.
Starting at Adelaide Festival Centre Precinct and lighting a path to Pinky Flat, the newly imagined Moon […]
[ August 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021. ]
A Little More Barossa…Food & Wine Festival 2021
Ignite your senses as you uncover new experiences, new tastes and new flavours during a month long celebration and showcase of Barossa’s wine and food, the people and their stories.
A little more Barossa … food and wine festival serves up a series of enticing events throughout August with […]
BLOOM 2021
Bloom 2021 is an inaugural celebration of South Australia’s springtime events and festivals.
Coloured by music, sport, arts, culture, food and wine, our wonderful state is in full bloom from September to November. Welcome the spring sunshine at numerous events throughout South Australia, including the new Barossa Contemporary: Festival for the Curious, IMMERSE and The […]
[ October 21, 2021 to November 7, 2021. ]
Lucky Dumpling Market 2021 in Adelaide’s Elder Park
The Lucky Dumpling Market is popping up again in Adelaide’s Elder Park from Thursday 21 October until Sunday 7 November. Taste the flavours of Asia from a range of food stalls offering dumplings, noodles, bao, salads and curry and more.
Returning to Adelaide with the enticing sounds and smells […]
[ October 23, 2021 to October 24, 2021. ]
CheeseFest – Gather & Graze 2021
After the success of Gather & Graze at The Market Shed last year, CheeseFest is back in Rymill Park, Murlawirrapurka in 2021.
With exclusive access to dozens of different local foods and beverages all in the picturesque Rymill Park, Murlawirrapurka CheeseFest 2021 is a festival for all. It’s an event for […]
[ October 21, 2021 to November 7, 2021. ]
OzAsia Festival
OzAsia Festival is returning in 2021 with favourite family events like the Lucky Dumpling Market and a reimagined Moon Lantern Parade which is evolving from a one-night event to span four days of free family experiences across the festival’s opening weekend.
Held annually over three weeks in spring, OzAsia Festival showcases the best theatre, dance, […]
Review of Light Cycles at Adelaide Botanic Garden
Light Cycles is a spectacular magical light trail that will leave you feeling as though you’ve stepped into another world. The digital artworks are mesmerising, incredibly beautiful and intriguing and they become more elaborate as the trail progresses past some of the stunning trees and garden features that […]
[ July 16, 2021 to August 1, 2021. ]
City Lights – Free Family Friendly Event – Illuminate Adelaide
Embrace the cold and explore the city, but not as you know it. For 17 nights, Adelaide’s city streets will be transformed; laneways and open spaces will be turned into a nocturnal playground of projections, imagination and light.
This FREE night time light trail is part of […]
[ August 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021. ]
SALA Festival 2021
SALA will run from August 1-31 and is the largest community-based open-access visual arts festival in Australia.
The South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival 2021 Program is out now. For the first time, you can pick up a copy through Foodland supermarkets. It will also be available online and through other various outlets. This […]
WIN Tickets to the Adelaide Beer and BBQ Festival Family Day
Adelaide’s Beer & BBQ Festival is back in 2021 from 23-25 July 2021 with a program featuring BBQ, music, beer collaborations, market stalls, kid’s activities and activations.
UPDATE 20 JULY 2021
Due to COVID-19 and the lockdown in South Australia this event has been postponed for a full […]
[ September 29, 2021; October 7, 2021; ]
Botanica Lumina
Be enchanted by Adelaide Botanic Garden after dark with Botanica Lumina, a curated program of evening events that will keep you entertained through the cooler months.
As twilight descends, immerse yourself in a creatively curated program of events that present the garden in a new light.
Spanning Adelaide’s cooler months from April to October, Botanica Lumina […]
[ November 20, 2021 to November 21, 2021. ]
Science Alive! returns to the Adelaide Showground in November 2021
Enjoy awesome family fun at Science Alive! There will be interactive displays for kids, plus spectacular science shows and performances for all ages. It’s a great way to discover how science and technology influences our everyday lives.
There’s a huge line-up of exhibtions and interactive displays:
Animals […]
[ July 16, 2021 to August 8, 2021. ]
Umbrella Festival 2021
Tuesday 20 July 2021 Update: Due to SA Health’s announcement of Level 5 restrictions being put in place, all Umbrella Festival celebrations will be temporarily on hold for a week, or until SA Health provides new safety recommendations.
Umbrella Festival is an open access live music festival presented by not-for-profit organisation, Music SA – […]
[ July 3, 2021 to July 18, 2021. ]
Kids Theatre Shows & Concerts in Adelaide – July School Holidays 2021
Your ultimate guide to the top theatre shows and concerts for Kids in Adelaide during the July School Holidays.
To make it easier for you to find things for the kids to do, see our Guide below, featuring some of the most popular, and some […]
