Seafood + Sounds | Adelaide Central Market | 28 & 29 Aug 2026
It’s back! The Adelaide Central Market will host Seafood + Sounds during a two-day celebration of South Australian seafood and music.
For two days, the Adelaide Central Market will come alive with South Australia’s freshest seafood alongside a live soundtrack of jazz, funk, acoustic acts and DJs.
Expect freshly shucked oysters and Moët, the return of Sprout’s legendary Chilli Crab Shack, exclusive seafood specials from Market traders and live cooking demonstrations from your favourite local chefs. The kids haven’t been forgotten either, with a free under-the-sea art workshop and face painting.

Highlights include:
- Mouthwatering street eats and seafood specials from Market traders
- A lively program of live music to create a festive atmosphere
- Engaging cooking demonstrations showcasing the versatility of South Australian seafood
- A pop-up oyster bar serving fresh and delicious oysters
- The return of the crowd-favourite Chilli Crab Shack

PROGRAM – FRIDAY 28 AUGUST 2026



Customers will be entertained with jazzy tunes by local musicians.
PROGRAM – SATURDAY 29 AUGUST 2026


What is now an icon of Seafood + Sounds, the ever popular and two-day only Chilli Crab Shack will return. Customers can enjoy mouth-watering Asian-style chilli crab using local Market produce and fresh SA blue swimmer crabs, made by the team at Sprout. Armed with an oversized crab bib, customers are encouraged to dig in and get messy, as they enjoy a local wine, live music and Market vibes. Visitors are encouraged to secure their serve before the event by booking online as they sell-out every year. BOOK HERE
For more information and all enquiries please visit the Adelaide Central Market website.
What: Seafood + Sounds
When: Friday 28 & Saturday 29 August 2026
Where: Adelaide Central Market | 44-60 Gouger Street, 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.
Image Source: supplied – Adelaide Central Market
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