OzAsia Festival | Family Friendly Events & Shows | 9 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
OzAsia Festival returns to Adelaide with its 20th-anniversary program. See the much-loved Moon Lanterns and Hong Kong Dragon, enjoy delicious food at the Lucky Dumpling Market and experience incredible family-friendly shows, workshops, activities and events.
Spring in Adelaide comes alive with balmy days, glowing lanterns and a vibrant feast of sights, sounds and flavours. OzAsia Festival has unveiled its 20th anniversary program, which will also mark the festival’s final edition. Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre, enjoy a line up of free live entertainment and cultural experiences that will surprise, delight and transport you.
What’s on for families at the 2026 OzAsia Festival
MOON LANTERNS
Beautiful to explore by day and truly spectacular at night, experience more than a dozen giant lanterns popping up across the Lucky Dumpling Market. OzAsia Festival’s moon lanterns celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival traditions and stories from across Asia and Australia.
In previous years, more than a dozen giant lanterns would light up Tarntanya Wama/Pinky Flat for the beloved Moon Lantern Trail – a family-friendly event that also featured roving performances, giant puppets and interactive workshops.
LUCKY DUMPLING MARKET
Elder Park’s Lucky Dumpling Market is the perfect family outing. Sample mouthwatering Asian street food from local vendors, soak up the atmosphere with free live entertainment, and enjoy riverside dining with room for kids to roam. Catch family-friendly music performances including the free opening night party.
HONG KONG DRAGON
This breathtaking 40-metre-long installation draws inspiration from the Kowloon Walled City, the result a glowing, larger-than-life dragon that’s as intricate as it is mesmerising. On display this year for the whole length of the festival, you can walk alongside the dragon day or night and it is completely free to view.
AnimeGO! | Sunday 25 October 2026
Get ready to be spirited away to the streets of Akihabara and into the world of anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture. Dress up in your best cosplay and unleash your inner otaku for an afternoon of fun and festivities. Explore the local artist alley, sing your heart out at karaoke, play nostalgic video games, and enjoy live performances and yummy Japanese street food.
- Location: Dom Polski Centre, Adelaide
- Ages 12+
- Tickets: Presale – Adult $18 / Presale – Kids $10
- Tickets: On the day – Adult $20 / Kids $12
- BOOK TICKETS VIA AFC
VIEW THE FULL 2026 OZASIA FESTIVAL PROGRAM
For more information and all enquiries please visit the OzAsia Festival website.
What: OzAsia Festival 2026
When: Friday 9 October – Sunday 1 November 2026
Where: Adelaide, South Australia (various locations)
Who: All ages
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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