Lunch on the Lawns at Government House | Adelaide | Sep 2025 – May 2026

Her Excellency the Governor is opening the family-friendly grounds of Government House for the public to enjoy their lunch picnic-style on the lawns.

Her Excellency and Mr Bunten invite the public to go along to the Government House gardens, take a picnic lunch, spread out a rug or unfold a camping chair and enjoy the surroundings, while listening to a community band or orchestra.

The free events will be held on the first Friday of the month from 12 noon to 2pm starting from September until May.

Bookings are not required – just go through the main gates on North Terrace and choose your picnic spot. Children can enjoy the music while running around the extensive lawns, and exploring the gardens.

2025/26 Season Dates:

Lunch on the Lawns is from 12pm – 2pm on the following days:

  • Friday 5 September 2025
  • Friday 3 October 2025
  • Friday 7 November 2025
  • Friday 5 December 2025
  • Friday 9 January 2026
  • Friday 6 February 2026
  • Friday 6 March 2026
  • Friday 10 April 2026
  • Friday 1 May 2026

Lunch on the Lawns is part of Her Excellency’s and Mr Bunten’s aim to make Government House a place where more South Australians feel welcome and are able to visit. Lunch on the Lawns is appropriate for all ages.

Entry is free and no bookings are required for the lunch on the lawns. BYO food, beverages, chairs and blankets. 

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For more information and all enquiries please visit the Governor’s website or follow the official Facebook page for updates.

What:   Lunch on the Lawns at Government House

When:    Once a month from September – May (see dates above) | 12pm – 2pm

Where:   Government House | Corner of North Terrace and King William Road, Adelaide

Who:   Everyone

At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.

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