Play & Go Adelaide

[ May 1, 2025 to May 4, 2025. ]
The Adelaide Equestrian Festival will once again deliver a show stopping 5-star equestrian event at Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi in May 2025.
This prestigious event is the only 5-star event of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and in 2024 featured more than 70 equestrian athletes and their impressive horses.  Uniquely located in the heart of the Adelaide […]

[ March 16, 2025; ]  
Enjoy delicious food and wine, ethical fashion, sustainable stalls, local makers, live music and kids activities at the Uraidla Sustainability Fair.
Held in one of the most beautiful spots in the Adelaide Hills, the Uraidla Sustainability Fair is celebrating 20 years on Sunday 16 March 2025.  The fair’s mission is to have sustainability issues […]

[ May 16, 2025 to May 25, 2025. ]
Head to the picturesque Clare Valley this May for an unforgettable culinary experience with Australia’s longest-running traditional wine and food festival, Clare Valley SCA Gourmet Week.
Clare Valley Gourmet Week returns in May offering 10 incredible days of indulgence across three unique stages. New for 2025 is the introduction of the Gourmet Bus Trail – a […]

[ March 8, 2025; ]  
FREE Family Fun at Fringe in Fullarton!
Looking for a fun, FREE way to experience the Adelaide Fringe with the family? Head to Fullarton Park Community Centre on Saturday 8 March for Fringe in Fullarton for a special free family fun day filled with exciting performances and activities!

What’s on?

Glow & Tell by Patch Theatre (10am […]

[ April 5, 2025; April 20, 2025; May 17, 2025; June 8, 2025; June 14, 2025; July 5, 2025; July 12, 2025; ]
Adelaide Thunderbirds 2025 Netball Season – be there as your Adelaide Thunderbirds take to the court in the world’s best national netball competition – Suncorp Super Netball.
For the first time in Suncorp Super Netball history, the Adelaide Thunderbirds were crowned champions in 2023 and the trophy was brought home to South Australia. The Thunderbirds then […]

[ March 2, 2025; ]
The Adelaide Fringe is heading to Chinatown for a Yum Cha Fest!
A family friendly event of all ages, wander Moonta Street in the city, tuck into a Yum Cha feast at some of the street’s most renowned restaurants, sip on bubble tea, snack on sizzling dumplings, and grab yourself a sweet treat. With special guest […]

FoRT : A spectacular physical theatre show for families inspired by the timeless craft of turning lounge rooms upside down.
Dive into a magical world of play and creation, where everyday objects become a universe of fun and adventure. Two curious characters are hunting for whispers of possibility when they discover a pile of seemingly ordinary […]

[ April 6, 2024; ]
Head to Lockleys Oval for a day of FREE family fun at Fire & Spice Festival on Sunday 6 April 2025.
Fire & Spice has a packed program, including face painting, Mr Oopy’s bubble show, Nylon Zoo’s inflatable story theatre, Circobats aerial rig and more!

For those who can handle the heat, be sure to check out […]

The Mirror | Gravity & Other Myths | Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   5 stars for a slick, humorous, and edgy production with flawless acrobatics and mesmerising vocals.
Review by Mel
Look in the mirror – what do you see? The Mirror, by the incredible acrobatic troupe Gravity & Other Myths is a slick, edgy, and humorous […]

[ March 1, 2025; ]
South Australia to play in the 2024/25 One Day Cup cricket final at Adelaide Oval.
South Australia will host Victoria for the One Day Cup Final on Saturday 1 March 2025 with the winners being the first team to hoist the Dean Jones Trophy.

They want to see as many South Australians as possible show their support […]

Ten Thousand Hours – Gravity & Other Myths: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   5 Stars for mesmerising, jaw-dropping, uplifting acrobatics
Review by (Mel)
Ten Thousand Hours provides a mesmerising and jaw-dropping insight into the incredible abilities, and camaraderie of acrobatic troupe, Gravity & Other Myths.
Backed by a talented and frenetic percussionist, using only minimal props while wearing […]

YOAH: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   5 Stars for stunning circus acts with innovative lighting and video
Review by Claire Davill
YOAH is the latest offering from Japan’s Cirquework, a contemporary circus company that elevates their stunning acrobatics and circus acts with clever use of lighting, projection, sound and video. The result is a feast for the […]

The Great Solar System Adventure: Full Dome Experience: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   5 Stars for an experience that’s part planetarium, part virtual ride and part animated adventure
Review by Claire Davill
The Full Dome Experience is an intimate dome with projected shows, much like a planetarium. You’ll have the chance to relax on beanbags and take […]

Bubble Show in Space: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   5 Stars for cheeky slapstick, amazing bubbles and a finale filled with absolute joy
Review by Claire Davill
The Bubble Show with Dr Bubble and Milkshake has been a Fringe favourite of ours for years, and the show continues to change and grow, providing a wonderful experience for […]

All Star Circus: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   5 Stars for the six year old who “reeeeeeally liked it”
Review by Lisa Bachmayer
If your child hasn’t seen a circus show before and you haven’t seen a circus show with a child before, then you’re both in for a treat. All Star Circus is a delightful and […]

The Halfway Hotel in Beverley is great for families with an indoor playground and amazing kids meals!
Review by Adaire Prosser
On Port Road, just north of the CBD you will find a family friendly establishment serving all the classic pub favourites with an indoor playground. The two storey playground will keep the kids entertained while you […]

The Giant Balloon Show: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   5 Stars for a show that will have the whole family in stitches! 
Review by Adaire Prosser
If you’re looking for a show that will be funny and entertaining for the whole family, then look no further. Dizzy O’Dare has found the perfect recipe with The Giant Balloon […]

Best of Kids Fringe: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   5 Stars for a tasting platter of Fringe family fun
Review by Sharon Harrington
Not sure what to see with the family at the Fringe this year? Why not try the Best of Kids Fringe in The Garden of Unearthly Delights. With a rotating line up of different […]

Infamous: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for an electrifying (adults-only) fusion of circus, cabaret and burlesque
Review by Carla Caruso
Okay, this is not a circus you’d take the kids to. But it is a rollicking good time for a date night or mums’ night out!
Infamous is an adults-only, cabaret cirque show from Australia’s Ashton family […]

[ March 1, 2025; ]
Everyone is invited to the grand opening of the new St Peters Bakehouse location at Elizabeth. 
⁠Go along to the St Peters Bakehouse grand opening event in Elizabeth on Saturday 1 March 2025 from 10am for a morning filled with fun, freebies, and freshly baked treats.⁠ There will be free giveaways, free face painting, a free […]

The Glow Squad Show: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️   3 Stars for an upbeat dance party with a positive message
Review by Claire Davill
If your kids love to get up and dance during Fringe shows, they’ll absolutely love The Glow Squad Show. The dance routines are simple and clearly communicated so kids can participate, yet the squad […]

The Flying Bubble Show: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   5 Stars for whimsical, dream-like bubbles and soaring performances above the stage
Review by Claire Davill
There’s plenty of bubble shows at the Adelaide Fringe, but Maxwell the Bubbleologist has something that sets him apart – he can fly!

While other bubble shows are often frenetic and fast paced, […]

La Ronde: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  5 stars for a glitzy feast for the senses
Review by Sharon Harrington
Brought to you by Strut & Fret, the creators of Limbo, Blanc de Blanc and Cantina, La Ronde is an extravagant, cheeky acrobatic cabaret aimed at fringe-goers aged 15+ years. It can be saucy at times, so book […]

Maho Magic Bar: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   5 Stars for raucous, charismatic magic tricks and an upbeat, cheeky atmosphere.
Review by Claire Davill
Maho Magic Bar has returned to the Garden of Unearthly Delights for 2025, and is now five years old and going strong. A new line up of expert magicians perform close-up magic together […]

A sensory theatre experience from emerging neurodiverse artist Nicola De Rosbo-Davies, blending live music, storytelling, and tactile magic in an inclusive journey.
It starts with a spark, hidden in the dark.  For curiosity to find… Can I leave the world behind?
Enter a unique experience, reflecting Nicola De Rosbo-Davies’ journey as a neurodiverse actor, constantly searching for […]

[ May 29, 2025 to June 1, 2025. ]
Adelaide will now host the largest wheelchair rugby event in the world in 2025.
The Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge, a new event on the global wheelchair rugby calendar, will see the all-conquering Australian Steelers play at home for the first time since 2018 against 5 of the world’s best. 

The new-look competition format will see the Paralympic […]

Peppa Pig is back touring Australia for the first time since 2018 in her oinktastic stage show, Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out LIVE!
Based on the much-loved animated series, this new live show, packed with fun, games and amazing puppets will delight audiences at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre in May 2025. Prepare to sing and dance […]

[ March 14, 2025; ]
The City of Salisbury will be hosting a family friendly Friday Night Fun Fair for a night of magic, excitement and fun.
There will be exciting activities for children, including Nitro Nat’s star gazing dome, an incredible magic show from The Amazing Magic Mike, a silent disco, and plenty of fun crafts. There will also be […]

Baby Shark and Tails of The Seven Seas: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   4 Stars for a cultural theatre experience
Review by Adaire Prosser
Join Baby Shark on an adventure around the world and through the seven seas on an immersive cultural journey to find their missing friend Dolly! Travel across the continents as Baby Shark meets new animal […]

27 Club: Adelaide Fringe 2025 
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   5 Stars – the infamous club has returned and it’s on fire
by Carla Caruso
The 27 Club is back at the Adelaide Fringe for its fifth, and final, season (for now).
Play & Go went along to an acoustic preview of the show at the Little Bang Tap Room in Stepney […]