Adelaide's laneways will come to life this festive season with lighting installations on Vaughan Place and Peel Street. Take the family and marvel at the mesmerising work by Award winning artists Renzo B. Larriviere and Zara Pasfield of Atelier Sisu. WHEN: 14 November - 2 January Bauble Canopy WHERE: Vaughan Place Last year's festival favourite […]
Celebrate NAIDOC Week with community and the City of Adelaide in Rundle Mall, Kaurna Country. 🐨 Meet Australian animals with Animals Anonymous 🍲 Experience and enjoy native food with Australian Wattlebush Catering 🎵 Enjoy live music by Rob Edwards 🐍 Puzzle the Aboriginal language snake 🌈 Enjoy free face painting 📗 Learn with Life Without […]
Create something magical this festive season! Join the Adelaide City Library for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to craft stunning star lanterns using just paper and simple household items. Take home your own holiday decoration or make a special gift for someone you love. 🎨 All materials provided 👶 Suitable for all ages 💸 […]
Come wander down Moonta Street, tuck into some Yum Cha at the street’s most renowned restaurants, sip on bubble tea, snack on sizzling dumplings, and treat yourself to something sweet. With special guest DJ Ruby Chew, roving Fringe performers, and colourful handmade market stalls, it’s the perfect day out for foodies, culture lovers, and anyone […]
Sunday 4th May | 11am– 2pm Marshmallow Playspace Pelzer Park / Pityarilla Looking for a fun family day out in the Adelaide Park Lands? Head to Marshmallow Playspace for a FREE nature play event filled with hands-on activities: Potion-making Seed bomb crafting Cubby building Loose parts play Delicious food trucks Perfect for curious kids aged 4+. […]
Sunday 18th May | 2pm – 5pm CitySkate - Gladys Elphick Park / Narnungga, West Terrace Roll into City Skate for an epic arvo of free skate workshops, a live DJ set, food trucks, and good vibes. Music. Tricks. Snacks. Fun. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this FREE youth event is all about movement, mates […]
Saturday 31 May Saturday | 9:30am – 12:30pm Glover North / Helicopter Playspace Calling all little explorers aged 0–5. Head to Glover North / Helicopter Playspace for a morning of FREE family fun! Storytime with Adelaide City Libraries Bakery treats & coffee for the grown-ups Colouring-in, giant LEGO & more! No bookings needed. Activities are FREE […]
Celebrate the power of music at Make Music Day, a city-wide festival with 220+ performers across 40 venues! From solo acts and choirs to bands and community groups, enjoy free performances throughout the day in cafés, public spaces, and iconic live music venues. This inclusive event features artists from diverse backgrounds, including young talent and […]
Spooky creatures have taken over O’Connell Street… can you spot them all? From Friday 17 October to Sunday 2 November, explore shopfront windows from Brougham Place to Barton Terrace. Just follow the footpath stickers for clues! Pick up a postcard from any business with a sticker Count the creatures you find Scan the QR code […]
Keep the Halloween fun going (or join in if you skipped trick-or-treating!) with a morning of spooky crafts, games and photo-worthy fun for the whole family. What’s On: 🏚️ Cardboard Box Haunted House – a spooky, interactive entryway full of surprises! 🎨 Creepy Maker Space – help colour in a giant Halloween mural. 🖍️ Craft […]
Meet award-winning picture book author Sandhya Parappukkaran at Adelaide City Library as part of OZAsia Weekend of Words! Sandhya's stories are steeped in the theme of 'embracing your cultural identity'. Hear the stories behind the books, enjoy listening to Sandhya read her NSW Premier's Literary Award-winning book 'Stay For Dinner' and unleash your creativity with […]
Experience the magic of Christmas in the city as Adelaide’s Giant Christmas Tree lights up every night from November 15, 2025! With 13,616 individually programmable LED lights, this dazzling tree will be the centre piece of Adelaide’s Christmas festival, illuminating Victoria Square with a mesmerising light show. Light Show Times: 🌟 Every evening from 8:30 […]
Mischievous gnomes have snuck into shop and café windows all along Melbourne Street, North Adelaide! Count them for your chance to win a handmade gnome and $100 to spend on Melbourne St. For more details and to enter the competition, visit the website or scan the QR code on the footpath stickers, posters or postcards, […]
Experience a Christmas artisan market that has it all, including Father Christmas! Join us at Meander Market for all your festive shopping with unique, high-quality, artisan stalls. Enjoy live music, delicious Melbourne Street food and drinks, free caricatures and free face painting! Plus, keep an eye out for Father Christmas making a special appearance for […]
Big Summer Reads Disco is a magical mash-up of books and boogie where kids can dance to a mix of upbeat kid-friendly hits, story-inspired tracks, and interactive dance games. Kids are encouraged to dress as their favourite book characters- superheroes, princesses, explorers, dragons, detectives, animals.... anything their imagination can dream up! For Ages 5 to […]
Little Maestros brings the joy of live orchestral music to City Library for young children and their families. Featuring eight Adelaide Symphony Orchestra musicians alongside presenter and singer Elizabeth McCall, this playful, interactive concert features familiar songs, musical games and gentle storytelling designed especially for children under 6. In a relaxed, welcoming setting, children are […]
With wet weather on the way this weekend Fringe Vibes on Hutt Street has been postponed. NEW DATE: Saturday 21 March 2026 A Pocket Party of Performance, Colour & Community. Join us Saturday 28 February 2026 from 10am–2pm for a free, family-friendly celebration in the heart of Adelaide. Expect a vibrant mix of live music, […]
Just in time for Mother's Day, come along to Meander Market on Melbourne Street on Sat 9 May 10am-3pm for over 70 stunning artisan stalls, live music and amazing Melbourne Street hospitality. Sit for free face painting or a free caricature sketch, and take your own pics and selfies in the free floral photobooth. Enter […]