Fire Gardens

Get ready to gather ’round the cosy firelight this winter at Adelaide Botanic Garden! Join in on a magical journey through a wonderland of flaming sculptures that will dazzle and delight!

The amazing artists from Compagnie Carabosse are bringing their French flair to create an enchanting experience for all ages. Imagine thousands of handcrafted firepots and mesmerizing sculptures, along with live music and candlelit pathways—it’s like stepping into a fairy tale!

For three weeks only, the garden will be transformed into a magical world of fire and light. Explore the pathways, blaze your own trail, and let your senses feast on the fiery delights and elemental wonders all around you.

No matter who you are or where you come from, the Fire Gardens are waiting to ignite your imagination and spark unforgettable memories!

WHERE: Adelaide Botanic Garden | Main Gate (via North Terrce)

WHEN: Thu 04 – Sun 21 July

TIME:

• Thu – Sun from 5:45pm
• Closed Mon – Wed

COST:

• Early Bird Discount: $35.00 | Available until midnight Sunday 14 April while allocation lasts!
• General Admission: $42.00
• Groups 4+: $40.00 price per person
• Under 4 years: FREE – however a $0.00 ticket is required for entry

BOOK TICKETS HERE

DURATION: 

This is a self-guided event through a curated immersive space – please allow 60 minutes to enjoy the full Fire Gardens experience at your leisure.

The Fire Gardens flames will be extinguished at approximately 9:15pm so be sure to arrive promptly for later sessions.

Dine by the firelight with culinary maestro Justin James 

Seatings available from Friday 05 July

Be consumed during your Fire Gardens experience with this special pop-up dining experience curated and created by lauded Restaurant Botanic Executive Chef Justin James.

Nestled amongst the Garden’s picturesque canopies and towering flaming sculptures, take a seat inside the bespoke Rose Garden Pavilion as Justin and his celebrated team cook over open fires, smoking coals and chargrilled braziers to create an exquisite two-course feast exclusive for Illuminate Adelaide.

Available for a strictly limited dining capacity, set your senses alight and discover why Justin’s culinary mastery has seen Restaurant Botanic become part of the ‘World’s 50 Best’ list of exceptional restaurants.

Add your tickets and dietaries while booking your Fire Gardens experience (price exclusive of Fire Gardens tickets). Not available Thursday 04 July.

• Dining experience with Justin James: $110.00 price per person (GST inclusive. Cost of dining experience is exclusive of Fire Gardens tickets).