South Australia Cricket Christmas Test Festival
December 17, 2025 - December 21, 2025
The spirit of Christmas and cricket is coming to Adelaide across four epic summer days.
Santa’s Sleigh. Live music. Friends laughing. Cricket in full swing at Adelaide Oval.
From 17 December 2025, the joy of Christmas meets world-class cricket as Australia hosts England in the Ashes Christmas Test.
Located in Pennington Gardens, just outside the Eastern Gates of Adelaide Oval, this Christmas cricket festival is your off-field playground, packed with family-friendly entertainment, interactive activities and the unbeatable atmosphere of the Ashes Test in Adelaide.
What to Expect
- Interactive Cricket Zones – Get hands-on in skills challenges and fan experiences for all ages with iconic spaces that we all love to enjoy in summer
- Live Screens – Don’t miss a moment of the action with live screens on display across the summer festival
- Live Entertainment & Music – Soak up summer sounds from local DJs
- Food Trucks & Local Flavours – Taste your way through Adelaide’s best bites
- Family-Friendly Activities – Games, giveaways and fun for the whole crew
- A True Summer Tradition – Celebrate everything we love about cricket and summer in one buzzing space
The festival hours will run in line with the Test innings. Come down and celebrate Christmas at the cricket!
WHERE: Pennington Gardens
WHEN: 17 – 21 December