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Illuminate Adelaide 2025.
Illuminate Adelaide, Adelaide’s exciting winter light festival, returns in 2025 with a spectacular program of immersive installations that will light up the city.
Celebrating the intersection and innovation between art, light music and technology, the program features a dedicated program of major ticketed events, music performances and free installations. 
This is the perfect winter event […]

George Bolton Swimming Centre (Burnside Pool) extended winter opening hours.
The George Bolton Swimming Centre in Hazelwood Park will remain open throughout all of winter this year. This is to help meet the increased demand for aquatic facilities in the metropolitan area while the Adelaide Aquatic Centre remains closed for redevelopment.   The official summer season concludes […]

[ April 6, 2025; April 10, 2025; April 13, 2025; April 19, 2025; April 26, 2025; May 3, 2025; May 10, 2025; May 17, 2025; May 25, 2025; June 6, 2025; June 15, 2025; June 21, 2025; ]
2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season – Footy Home Games in South Australia
Adelaide Crows and Port Power Home Games at Adelaide Oval
The 2025 Premiership Season kicks off from 7 March and finishes on 27 September. For the first time since 2022, the Adelaide Crows will begin their campaign at home for Round One against St Kilda. […]

[ June 20, 2025 to June 22, 2025. ]
Discover the hero inside us all when Disney On Ice returns to Adelaide!  Step inside the story of Encanto, sail away with Moana and Maui, join Elsa and Anna, and be inspired by the Disney Princesses! It’s an experience the whole family will treasure forever.
Disney On Ice returns with the magical adventures of your favourite […]

[ 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 […]

Explore and celebrate the recently restored Ayers House grand mansion in a rare, never before seen empty state at Ayers House: An Exploration.
Choose to have a glass of sparkling upon arrival, then embark on an exploration of the spectacular rooms including the famous State Dining Room, Grand Staircase and the Family Bedrooms with a number […]

[ August 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024. ]
SALA is a state-wide showcase and celebration of South Australia’s living visual artists.
SALA runs for the entire month of August and is the largest community-based open-access visual arts festival in Australia.
SALA Festival is an open-access visual arts festival held annually which celebrates the work of living South Australian visual artists, regardless of age or experience. […]

[ August 3, 2024; ]
City of Port Adelaide Enfield presents a FREE one-day immersive winter event featuring live music, food, fire, exhibitions, workshops, and more.
Experience the enchanting blend of fire and ice this winter at MELTFest—an immersive one-day, free winter event set to light up Adelaide’s North-Western suburbs across two hot locations.
On Saturday 3 August 2024, this uniquely South […]

[ August 6, 2024 to August 11, 2024. ]
Walk a Mile in My Boots – Step Up to End Homelessness.
Hutt St Centre’s annual fundraising challenge – Walk a Mile in My Boots – is here for 2024.   This August, walk a mile or more a day during National Homelessness Week and join a caring community raising much needed funds for more than 7,000 […]

[ August 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024. ]
August brings a month-long culinary festival to the Fleurieu Peninsula
Fleurieu Food Festival returns for a third year running in 2024, bringing an influx of tourists to enjoy over 50 culinary events that showcase the variety of food and beverage producers and businesses across the region.

Presented by Fleurieu Food, the program includes masterclasses, tastings, feasts and […]

[ July 26, 2024 to July 28, 2024. ]
Experience the magic of the Adelaide Hills at Winter Reds with almost 40 events happening this July.

The Adelaide Hills Wine Region will host the biggest winter event in the state, with over 30 Adelaide Hills Wine Producers and partnering venues all charging their glasses in celebration of the region’s renowned cool-climate red wines.

FIRE + FEAST […]

[ June 23, 2024; July 20, 2024; August 11, 2024; August 25, 2024; ]
Enjoy Toasty Tunes this Winter around the City of Unley.
Join your local community this Winter for Unley’s Toasty Tunes events in Black Forest, Goodwood, Fullarton and Parkside.

Take the whole family along to a free, family-friendly, pop-up event and keep warm with $2 hot beverages and delicious $3 cheese toasties – all while being entertained with […]

Discover handy tips for keeping electricity costs down and create an energy saving checklist for kids to use at home.
We need electricity to power our appliances, laptops, lights at night, heating in winter, cooling in summer and not to mention charging the endless family devices. Many families find their household electricity costs increase significantly in […]

Fire up with Encore’s program of great winter entertainment!
No need for winter blues! Onkaparinga’s Encore program promises fabulous, fired-up entertainment this winter right across the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast region.
Warm up with fire pits, live music, art classes, epicurean adventures, fine wine, sustainable shopping, and – yes – Christmas in July.
And keep an eye […]

With a brand-new cast and a brand-new show, Circus Rio is bringing together a unique team of internationally acclaimed performers to Adelaide for the July school holidays, followed by Elizabeth and Mount Barker.
The Circus Rio spectacular is heading back to South Australia to showcase acts from around the globe. Bringing you a cast of internationally […]

As the days grow shorter and the nights cooler, Adelaide Central Market is transforming into a winter wonderland, offering a taste of Europe and a warm welcome to beat the winter chill.
As winter approaches, Adelaide Central Market is warming up with an Oliebollen and Apple Beignet pop up, inspired by the European street scenes of […]

[ July 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024. ]   
Firstival – Try Something New in July at Libraries SA
Firstival is set to return to the State’s public libraries this July with a fresh line up of events to try for the first time.
Firstival is a reminder for us all to reconnect with our curiosity, to book out some time in our busy lives […]

[ July 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024. ]
Winter ChocFest is returning to the Barossa Valley with delectable new Dome Dining Experiences.
Chocolate lovers will be able to indulge their sweetest desires in the cosiest of natural settings this July when the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company hosts Winter ChocFest, South Australia’s most delicious mid-year festival that returns in 2024 with a family-friendly program of […]

Swim with Giant Cuttlefish in Whyalla.
It’s a bucket list item, it’s been featured in global news stories including David Attenborough’s Blue Planet II and you can only do it in South Australia. 
Plunge into the thrill of CuttleFest 2024.  Immerse yourself in an extraordinary snorkelling adventure with the incredible Giant Australian Cuttlefish at Stony Point, near […]

Winter Weekends. Warm by the fire. Chill to the music.
Add a little heat to your Friday and Saturday nights in Adelaide this winter at Winter Weekends in the city.  Indulge in delicious food and wine from city restaurants, soak up live entertainment and warm up in front of toasty fire pits.
Make the most of Winter […]

Your Guide to Adelaide’s Best Hot Chocolates
There’s nothing like a rich, smooth, chocolatey hot chocolate, particularly in the middle of Winter. We’ve put together a list of some of our favourite places where you can go and enjoy a nice hot chocolate and maybe indulge in a little treat on the side.
Where to go for […]

[ July 27, 2024 to July 28, 2024. ]
Enjoy a weekend of family fun with show rides, camel & pony rides, food trucks, live music, market stalls, fireworks and an almond inspired cookery competition at the annual Willunga Almond Blossom Festival.
This annual winter community fundraiser held on the last weekend in July will celebrate with entertainment for the whole family.  Enjoy local live […]

[ July 5, 2024 to July 21, 2024. ]
The Glenelg Winter Arts Festival returns to the Bay from 5 – 21 July 2024.
This fun winter event is your chance to enjoy live arts and entertainment during the cooler weather in an iconic Adelaide coastal location.
Over the two weeks of the July school holidays, 5-21 July, Glenelg’s Colley Reserve will be abuzz with shows […]

[ July 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024. ]
Campbelltown Pizza Festival will be held throughout the month of July to showcase the wonderful local pizza venues in the Campbelltown area.
Held annually in July, the Campbelltown Pizza Festival showcases some of the region’s best pizza and pasta restaurants.  Participating pizza festival venues will be offering up pizza and pasta specials, and each venue will […]

[ June 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. ]
Victor Harbor’s Winter WhaleFest is a month-long festival celebrating the arrival of the Southern Right Whales on the Fleurieu Peninsula, and an opportunity to share the passion the Victor Harbor and Fleurieu community has for the protection and preservation of their coastal landscapes and marine environment. 
The Victor Harbor Winter WhaleFest program features thoughtfully curated events for […]

When to see Ghost Mushrooms in Mount Gambier – Walking Tours.
UPDATE 2024: The Ghost Mushroom Lane event will not be opening this year, however you can book a guided tour. See below for more information.
Take your family on a walk into the forest at night and experience the glow of these intriguing fungi with a […]

[ July 4, 2024 to July 21, 2024. ]  
Adelaide Zoo and Illuminate Adelaide present Universal Kingdom: Prehistoric Nights this July!
Step back in time and into the Mesozoic Era to a land where puppets, lights and dinosaurs collide.
In a brand-new experience and a night not seen for millions of years, prepare to be electrified by the first in a trilogy exploring the prehistoric era. […]

[ June 29, 2023 to July 30, 2023. ] [caption id="attachment_196349" align="alignnone" width="630"] Photo credit: Frankie The Creative[/caption]
Base Camp is back at Illuminate Adelaide in 2024 at its new home – Lot Fourteen on North Terrace.
Make your way over to Lot Fourteen on North Terrace to discover the city’s latest pop-up village filled with food, firepits, and winter’s best entertainment, nestled between Fire Gardens […]

[ July 5, 2024 to July 21, 2024. ]
City Lights – Illuminate Adelaide’s FREE Family Friendly Event!
Illuminate Adelaide’s biggest free program of art, light and technology returns with a whole-new free program of interactive surprises, thought-provoking installations, and breathtaking projections.
Works by local and international artists from the world’s leading creative studios will be showcased at Adelaide’s iconic institutions and secret hideaways.
Installations & Locations
ChronoHarp […]

The Whale Watching Season around Victor Harbor, South Australia is typically from May to October, but sightings can begin as early as April.
Only an hour’s drive from Adelaide is the majestic southern Fleurieu Peninsula and each winter we are fortunate to see the annual return of Southern Right whales to our coastline.
It’s a wonderful experience […]