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Bay to Birdwood | 20 Oct 2024

[ October 20, 2024; ]
In 2024, more than 1500 historic vehicles will make the journey from Barratt Reserve in West Beach to the National Motor Museum in Birdwood in the Adelaide Hills.
The iconic Bay to Birdwood is one of the world’s great historic motoring events and has been a standout fixture on the South Australian events calendar since 1980.
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Empyre Fire Festival | Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga | 21 Sep 2024

[ September 21, 2024; ]
Witness and experience Adelaide’s free family-friendly fire festival – Empyre Fire Festival 2024.
Empyre returns for a fourth year with the biggest fire show in Australia, featuring talent from across the country. An incredible immersive experience of sound, light, and the raw energy of fire. Expect to see incredible fire shows, fire installations, kids entertainment, and […]

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Nature Festival | South Australia | 28 Sep – 13 Oct 2024

[ September 28, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]        
Nature Festival 2024 
Nature Festival returns with over 400 nature-inspired events across South Australia in art, adventure, music, food, wine, wellbeing, and Aboriginal culture. This includes fun family-friendly events, designed to connect you with nature.
This year the festival explores the theme of Awe, with an emphasis on moments small and large that captivate […]

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OzAsia Festival | Family Friendly Events | 24 Oct – 10 Nov 2024

[ October 24, 2024 to November 10, 2024. ]
OzAsia Festival returns from 24 October to 10 November 2024 with a jam-packed program of events for the whole family including the Moon Lantern Trail and Lucky Dumpling Market.
Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre, the Adelaide Riverbank Precinct will come to life with incredible music, dance and theatre, astounding visual art and delicious cuisine. 
OzAsia Festival is […]

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Royal Adelaide Show | Adelaide Showground | 31 Aug – 8 Sep 2024

[ August 31, 2024 to September 8, 2024. ]
The Royal Adelaide Show is back in 2024 with all your favourite showbags, show rides, carnival food and loads of family entertainment. Tickets are on sale now!
Experience the magic of South Australia’s most loved event, the Royal Adelaide Show!  Each year this is where the city meets the country, creating unforgettable experiences and lifelong family […]

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AFL Gather Round | Festival of Footy in SA | 10-13 Apr 2025

[ April 10, 2025 to April 13, 2025. ]
AFL Gather Round in Adelaide – Dates Locked In For 2025.
The AFL has announced the 2025 ‘Gather Round … A Festival of Footy’ will run from Thursday 10 April through to Sunday 12 April with the fixture to be announced later this year.  
The 2025 Gather Round will coincide with the middle weekend of school […]

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Santos Tour Down Under | South Australia | 17-26 Jan 2025

[ January 17, 2025 to January 26, 2025. ]
The world’s most elite cyclists will return to South Australia in January 2025 to race in the Santos Tour Down Under.
Adelaide is where global cycling gathers to start each season. It’s a chance for riders to leave their wintry European bases and compete under the summer sun, to earn crucial points and be cheered on […]

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Encore Winter Activation Series | McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast region | 1 Jun – 31 Aug 2024

Fire up with Encore’s program of great winter entertainment!
No need for winter blues! Onkaparinga’s Encore program promises fabulous, fired-up entertainment this winter right across the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast region.
Warm up with fire pits, live music, art classes, epicurean adventures, fine wine, sustainable shopping, and – yes – Christmas in July.
And keep an eye […]

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VAILO Adelaide 500 | 14-17 Nov 2024

[ November 14, 2024 to November 17, 2024. ]
The VAILO Adelaide 500 will bring Adelaide’s city streets alive from 14-17 November 2024 with exciting Supercar racing, plenty of off track family fun and HUGE blockbuster concerts.
Celebrating 25 years in 2024, the family friendly Adelaide 500 is Australia’s largest domestic ticketed motorsport event and is the season finale event for the Repco Supercars Championship.​

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Adelaide National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant | 2 Nov 2024

[ November 2, 2024; ]

The National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant will once again bring the magic, wonder and excitement of Christmas to Adelaide’s city streets on 2 November 2024 in a spectacular parade. Favourite floats like Stardust Castle, Nipper and Nimble and Father Christmas along with dancers, bands and roving entertainers will delight families in this free community event.
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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. 

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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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Chihuly | Adelaide Botanic Garden | Opens 27 Sep 2024

Chihuly’s Garden Cycle Exhibition to open at the Adelaide Botanic Garden.
Two of South Australia’s iconic cultural and arts institutions are joining forces in the lead-up to the Australian premiere of the exclusive international glass-art event, Chihuly’s Garden Cycle, opening at Adelaide Botanic Garden in September 2024.
Adelaide’s world class Garden and craft and design icon, JamFactory, […]

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Adelaide Equestrian Festival | 18-21 Apr 2024

[ April 18, 2024 to April 21, 2024. ]
Adelaide Equestrian Festival will be back at Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi in April 2024.
The Adelaide Equestrian Festival will deliver a show stopping 5-star equestrian event as riders from around the country compete against each other in the lead up to the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.
This prestigious event is the only 5-star event of its kind in the […]

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Commbank Matildas v China PR | Adelaide Oval | 31 May 2024

[ May 31, 2024; ]
The Matildas are coming to Adelaide!
In exciting news for South Australia, the Matildas will return to SA for the first time in  5 years to play a match at Adelaide Oval ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
In what is sure to be a sell out game, the CommBank Matildas will host reigning AFC Women’s Asian […]

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Tasting Australia | Family Friendly Events | Adelaide | 3-12 May 2024

[ May 3, 2024 to May 12, 2024. ]
Tasting Australia presented by RAA Travel
Tasting Australia is where foodies come to discover what’s new on the menu.
Intimate dinners with world-class chefs, adventures to some of the state’s most remote regions and a wine party in Town Square are all on offer when Tasting Australia presented by RAA Travel returns in 2024.

Homegrown chefs, winemakers, beverage […]

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Adelaide Festival | Family Friendly Events | 1-17 Mar 2024

[ March 1, 2024 to March 17, 2024. ]
Every year in March, the Adelaide Festival draws a community of the very best artists from across the globe and across Australia to create a bold arts festival of theatre, dance, music, art and interactive installations including events for families. 
Adelaide Festival and Adelaide Writers’ Week have built a world-wide reputation for providing great and memorable […]

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Adelaide Fringe Garden of Unearthly Delights

The Garden of Unearthly Delights | Adelaide Fringe | 15 Feb – 17 Mar 2024

[ February 15, 2024 to February 18, 2024. February 20, 2024 to March 17, 2024. ]
Get ready to let your wildest dreams fly in The Garden of Unearthly Delights in 2024!
Adelaide’s greatest party is back for an unmissable 2024 Adelaide Fringe season. Kadlitpina (Rundle Park) will be bursting with energy and transformed into a cultural and creative playground, featuring the best local and international artists, food stalls, markets, drinks and […]

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Gluttony | Adelaide Fringe | Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka | 16 Feb – 17 Mar 2024

[ February 16, 2024 to March 17, 2024. ]  
Gluttony pops up again in 2024! Arts venue hub Gluttony is a favourite Adelaide Fringe destination, its location in the city’s eastern park lands right in the heart of the Fringe action. 
Gluttony has grown to become synonymous with the East End’s Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka during Adelaide’s festival months of February and March.  Thousands of artists have […]

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Adelaide Fringe | Family Friendly Shows | 16 Feb – 17 Mar 2024

[ February 16, 2024 to March 17, 2024. ]
2024 Adelaide Fringe Guide for Families & Kids – find the best family friendly shows to see at the Fringe!
Adelaide Fringe is Australia’s biggest arts festival with an exciting program of family friendly shows and interactive experiences plus comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, visual art, music, and more. Find everything you need to know about this […]

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WOMADelaide | Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla | 8-11 Mar 2024

[ March 8, 2024 to March 11, 2024. ]
WOMADelaide 2024 – The World’s Festival
WOMADelaide – World Of Music Arts & Dance – will return in 2024 to the City of Adelaide’s Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla for 4 days over the March long weekend.
The Worlds Festival, an internationally acclaimed event, is a truly unique part of the Australian festival landscape, showcasing the best, the essential – and […]

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Adelaide International | Tennis in Adelaide | 8-13 Jan 2024

[ January 8, 2024 to January 13, 2024. ]
2024 Adelaide International at Memorial Drive.
South Australia will host the Adelaide International, a combined WTA 500 and ATP 250 tournament from 8 to 13 January 2024.
World class tennis action at The Drive will feature more than 170 top tennis players set to compete for a total prize pool of $2.5 million and world ranking points.

The […]

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DreamBIG Children's Festival 2023

DreamBIG Children’s Festival | Adelaide Festival Centre | 17-27 May 2023

[ May 17, 2023 to May 27, 2023. ]
DreamBIG Children’s Festival 2023 – Our World.
DreamBig Children’s Festival is returning bigger and brighter than ever in 2023, inspiring kids to explore ‘Our World’  through music, dance, storytelling, puppetry, interactive play, the famous silent disco, and quirky luminescent creatures. DreamBIG 2023 will also feature the BIGGEST BIG Family Weekend yet to celebrate Adelaide Festival Centre’s […]

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Ampol State of Origin | Adelaide Oval | 31 May 2023

[ May 31, 2023; ]
2023 Ampol State of Origin – Game 1 at Adelaide Oval
Australia’s greatest sporting rivalry is back with the 2023 Ampol State of Origin Series kicking off in Adelaide on Wednesday 31 May.
Ampol State of Origin is the greatest rivalry in Rugby League. The 2023 State of Origin series will kick off in Adelaide when the New […]

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the City | Light Up | Adelaide | 31 Dec 2022

[ December 31, 2022; ]
Say hello to 2023 with FREE New Year’s Eve Fireworks in the City and North Adelaide.
Whether you’re looking for family friendly fun or a delicious meal with friends, there’s something for everyone this New Year’s Eve. Plan ahead and book early so you don’t miss out.
Update: Tickets for Light Up 2022 – New Year’s Eve […]

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Cirque Du Soleil Crystal | Adelaide | 31 Aug – 3 Sep 2023

[ August 31, 2023 to September 3, 2023. ]
Cirque Du Soleil Crystal – A Breakthrough Ice Experience
Discover a new kind of performance as Cirque du Soleil meets the ice to defy all expectations. Watch world-class ice skaters and acrobats claim their new frozen playground with speed and fluidity as they challenge the laws of gravity with never-before-seen acrobatics.
Directed by Shana Carroll and Sebastien Soldevila, […]

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Adelaide to Host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Matches

[ July 24, 2023; July 28, 2023; July 30, 2023; August 1, 2023; August 8, 2023; ]
Adelaide/Tarntanya will host 5 FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Matches
The much-anticipated match schedule for the 32-team, ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™, to be jointly hosted by Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand is now complete.
South Australia will play host to teams from England, China, Brazil, South Korea and Morocco when the world’s largest women’s […]

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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 | Adelaide Oval Games

[ 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 […]

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Rugby Championship | Wallabies & Wallaroos | Adelaide Oval | 27 Aug 2022

[ August 27, 2022; ]
Australian National Rugby Union Games at Adelaide Oval
For the first time in 20 years, Adelaide Oval will host the Wallabies as both Australian national rugby union teams take on New Zealand and South Africa.
The Wallabies will play Rugby World Cup Champions South Africa in the second match of a historic doubleheader at Adelaide Oval, their […]

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Ed Sheeran + – = ÷ x Tour | Adelaide Oval | 7 Mar 2023

[ March 7, 2023; ]
Ed Sheeran + – = ÷ x Tour at Adelaide Oval
Superstar Ed Sheeran is set to return to Australia and New Zealand in February/March 2023 for a massive run of stadium shows as part of his + – = ÷ x Tour (pronounced ‘The Mathematics Tour’). Ed will be making his way to Adelaide Oval […]

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