Santa’s Wonderland Adelaide
Is Santa’s Wonderland Adelaide’s Best Christmas Event? We certainly think it’s up there!
Tickets on sale now! – Click here.
From 4 – 24 December 2026, Santa’s Wonderland is the MUST-DO Christmas spectacular that brings the entire family together to celebrate the magic of Christmas in Adelaide.
Returning to the Adelaide Showground this December, Santa’s Wonderland transforms the Jubilee Pavilion into an immersive indoor Christmas world filled with festive fun, laughter and unforgettable family moments.
Throughout each three-hour session, kids can ride, glide and bounce as many times as they like! Enjoy unlimited access to over 12 family and children-only rides, plus ice skating, dodgem cars and jumping castles – all included in your ticket price.
Beyond the rides, families can explore the 10-stop Christmas Activity Trail, enjoy live stage shows, and meet a cast of roaming Christmas characters bringing festive cheer around every corner.
With sessions running daily, there’s a time to suit every family!
Grab your FREE Activity Trail showbag and passport, and travel your way around to each of the 10 stops of the Santa’s Wonderland Activity Trail and don’t forget to pick up your free goodies along the way, thanks to their partners.
Stop 1: Little Picasso’s proudly presented by NOVA 919
Stop 2: Santa’s Mailbox proudly presented by NOVA 919
Stop 3: Santa’s Sleigh
Stop 4: Bauble Zone
Stop 5: Spin to Win proudly presented by Menz
Stop 6: Magic Reindeer Food & Christmas Snacks proudly presented by Pick A Local! Pick SA!
Stop 7: Storytelling with Mrs Claus proudly presented by SACARE
Stop 8: Candy Cane & Gingerbread Man Selfie Station
Stop 9: Interactive Colour Play
Stop 10: Snow Queen Selfie Station proudly presented by Fleurieu Milk Company
Time: Session times vary by date; please visit the website for more details.
- Morning session: 10 am – 1 pm
- Afternoon session: 2 pm – 5 pm
Where: Jubilee Pavilion, Adelaide Showground
What’s Not Included in Your Ticket: Food and drinks, gifts and merchandise from Santa’s gift stores, gingerbread decorating, face painting, carnival games and official Santa photos. These must be purchased independently of your ticket.
Important Information
● All guests aged 2 years and over require a ticket.
● Children under 2 years enter free and do not require a ticket.
● Access to rides, ice skating and jumping castles is restricted to children aged 2 years
and over.
● Height restrictions apply to selected rides and attractions.
Read more about Santa’s Wonderland, including more photos and our 2025 event review below.