River Night Walk | Port Adelaide | 14-16 Aug 2026
Hop on down to the Port for a weekend not to be missed at River Night Walk – free, family-friendly nights of light, sound, sculpture, food and markets.
River Night Walk is an immersive activation that encourages visitors to discover, gather, and interact with works from local artists, storytellers, makers and friends of the living shoreline.
The Port River waterfront will transform into an immersive, glowing, after-dark destination for three nights in August with this free, family-friendly and interactive night-time experience. The centrepiece is Night Walkers, a major sculptural installation by Amigo & Amigo, which will see a colony of eight giant, neon-lit frogs take up residence along Commercial Road.
Joining these magical creatures will be the beautiful Shore Lines, a new work by artists Laura Wills and Louise Flaherty with Violet Buckskin as part of this year’s SALA Festival, as well as SALA Up Late, a guided tour by local artists that allow you to experience Port Adelaide art and hospitality after dark in a unique way.
Beyond the illuminated frogs, the activation will blend light, sound and fire along a trail leading to the river, with the waterfront brought to life by live music courtesy of Porch Records, live music in some of the area’s most iconic venues, and site-specific artworks from local and interstate artists.
The festival-like atmosphere will include a feast of dining options from some of the Port’s most loved food identities as well as local markets, with the event expected to attract 10,000 people across the three nights.
The weekend will also feature workshops for your little ones, local markets and plenty of dining options to keep you fuelled throughout the weekend.
For more information and all enquiries please visit the City of PAE website.
What: River Night Walk
When: Friday 14 to Sunday 16 August 2026 | 5pm–9pm
Where: Commercial Road & Port River waterfront, Port Adelaide
Who: Everyone
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