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Adelaide Beer & BBQ Festival | Adelaide Showground | 12-14 Jul 2024

[ July 12, 2024 to July 14, 2024. ]
The team behind Beer & BBQ Festival will once again return to Adelaide Showground this July with their much-loved festival.
The event will offer a jam-packed lineup of brewers, BBQ legends and musicians coming together to provide three full days of entertainment at Adelaide Showground. The weekend is filled with live music, the festival’s biggest barbecue […]

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CraftAlive | Adelaide Showground | 5-7 Jul 2024

[ July 5, 2024 to July 7, 2024. ]
Craft Alive Adelaide is a hands-on event that is all things sewing and craft. 
CraftAlive gives event-goers a chance to learn from world-class specialists with beginner to advanced interactive classes over three days on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There will also be kits, supplies and equipment to browse.

Now in its 33rd year, CraftAlive is Australia’s largest craft […]

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Glenelg Winter Arts Festival | 5-21 Jul 2024

[ July 5, 2024 to July 21, 2024. ]
The Glenelg Winter Arts Festival returns to the Bay from 5 – 21 July 2024.
This fun winter event is your chance to enjoy live arts and entertainment during the cooler weather in an iconic Adelaide coastal location.
Over the two weeks of the July school holidays, 5-21 July, Glenelg’s Colley Reserve will be abuzz with shows […]

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Play School Live In Concert – Let’s Play Together | South Australia | Aug 2024

[ August 17, 2024 to August 20, 2024. ]      
Play School Live In Concert – Let’s Play Together
Play School, Australia’s much loved television program is heading on a national concert tour with a brand new show “Let’s Play Together”. Play School Live in Concert will return to Adelaide from 17 to 20 August 2024 with all your favourite toys, songs and games.
The brand new […]

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Disney Frozen JR. | Shedley Theatre | 27-29 Jun 2024

[ June 27, 2024 to June 29, 2024. ]
Now Productions presents ‘Frozen Jr’ at the Shedley Theatre in Elizabeth this June.
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood.

With a cast of beloved […]

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City Lights | Free Light Trail | Illuminate Adelaide | 5-21 Jul 2024

[ July 5, 2024 to July 21, 2024. ]
City Lights – Illuminate Adelaide’s FREE Family Friendly Event!
Illuminate Adelaide’s biggest free program of art, light and technology returns with a whole-new free program of interactive surprises, thought-provoking installations, and breathtaking projections.
Works by local and international artists from the world’s leading creative studios will be showcased at Adelaide’s iconic institutions and secret hideaways.
Installations & Locations
ChronoHarp […]

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Illuminate Adelaide | Winter Light Festival | 4-21 Jul 2024

[ July 4, 2024 to July 21, 2024. ]  
Illuminate Adelaide 2024.
Illuminate Adelaide, Adelaide’s exciting winter light festival, returns from 4 to 21 July 2024 with a spectacular program of immersive installations that will light up the city.
Celebrating the intersection and innovation between art, light music and technology, the program features a dedicated program of major ticketed events, music performances and free installations. 

This is […]

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Adelaide Guitar Festival | Adelaide Festival Centre | 12-29 Sep 2024

[ 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, […]

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Fire Gardens | Illuminate Adelaide | Adelaide Botanic Garden | 4-21 Jul 2024

[ 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, gather around the firelight and journey through a wonderland of captivating flaming sculpture at Adelaide Botanic Garden.
Heading to Australia exclusively for Illuminate Adelaide, French masters of flame Compagnie Carabosse invite you to experience an extraordinary winter […]

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Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival | Torrensville | 5 May 2024

[ 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 […]

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South Australia’s History Festival | 1-31 May 2024

[ 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 […]

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TINA – The Tina Turner Musical | Adelaide | 24 Apr – 31 May 2024

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is rollin’ into Adelaide in April 2024!
Experience the inspiring life story of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.
Featuring more than 20 of her iconic songs, including “Simply the Best”, “River Deep – Mountain High” and “Proud Mary”, […]

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Adelaide Multicultural Eid Festival | Adelaide Showground | 27 & 28 Apr 2024

[ 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 […]

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German Film Festival | Palace Cinemas | Kino for Kids | 15 May – 5 June 2024

[ 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. […]

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Norwood Food & Wine Festival | 7 Apr 2024

[ 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 […]

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Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures | Adelaide | 14-16 June 2024

[ 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 | Lockleys | 14 Apr 2024

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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 […]

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Whale | Glenelg Beach & Elder Park | Adelaide Festival | 9-11 & 13-15 Mar 2024

[ 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 […]

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Peter Pan – A Neverland Adventure | Adelaide Fringe 2024

[ 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 […]

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A Journey to the Land of Sounds | Adelaide Fringe 2024

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 […]

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Elmo’s Circus Dream | Sesame Street Circus Tour | Mar & Apr 2024

[ 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 […]

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Baleen Moondjan | Adelaide Festival | 28 Mar – 2 Apr 2024

[ 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 […]

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Clare Valley SCA Gourmet Week | 17-26 May 2024

[ 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 […]

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Bunktopia – Shadow Puppet Show | Adelaide Fringe 2024

[ 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 […]

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Tanunda Show | 9 Mar 2024

[ March 9, 2024; ]
The Tanunda show is where Barossans meet to show and share the best of their region.
The 110th Tanunda country show will be held at Tanunda Oval on Saturday 9 March 2024 with events commencing at 8.30am. Attractions include side shows and amusements, animal nursery, gum boot throwing competition, live entertainment, SA hand-milking competition, market stalls, […]

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Fringe for Kids | Adelaide Fringe 2024

‘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 […]

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Jungle Book reimagined | Adelaide Festival | 15 & 16 Mar 2024

[ 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 […]

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Wonderland Festival Hub | Hindmarsh Square | Adelaide Fringe 2024

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 […]

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Natural Wonders | Adelaide Botanic Garden | Adelaide Fringe 2024

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 […]

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Fringe Free Familly Events

Free Things to do with Kids at Adelaide Fringe 2024

[ 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 […]

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