David Archer presents his amazing interactive artworks, inspired by Victorian and Edwardian travelling sideshows and Carnivals. Peer in wonder into one of his hand-cranked dioramas, or have your photo taken through the incredible “Lens of Truth”. Do you dare to have your fortune told by a unique fortune-telling machine? Open 10am-4pm daily.
Contribute to a colour street by joining this chalk mural session. Come along and join renowned chalk artist, Lorna, to create a street art masterpiece! WHERE: Soal Street, Glenelg WHEN: Saturday 20 January TIME: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm COST: Free
Accessible Beach Day events allow wheelchair users and people with mobility difficulties the opportunity to access the beach safely. Beach matting will be laid out on the sand, providing access across to the water and there will also be beach wheelchairs, beach walkers, and the Mobi-Chair floating wheelchair available, subject to bookings. PQSA and Push […]
The Brighton Street Party will kick off a weekend of fun for everyone. Join us at Jetty Road, Brighton on Saturday 1 February 2025 from 12pm – 8pm for great food and drinks by local traders, entertainment and kid’s activities. The fun continues the next day on Sunday 2 February 2025 with the Brighton Jetty […]
Celebrate with family and friends and bring in the new year with this family-friendly event! There will be fireworks at both Brighton and Glenelg at 9.30pm, and again at midnight at Glenelg. Click here for road closures WHERE: Glenelg Beach, North of the jetty & Brighton (fireworks display at at 9:30 only) TIME: 6:00 pm […]
The 4th annual Glenelg Ice Cream Festival – South Australia’s biggest celebration of all things sweet – is returning in 2026! Kicking off at 4pm on Friday 6 February 2026, Jetty Road, Glenelg will be transformed into a vibrant street party filled with seaside vibes, family fun, and, of course, incredible ice cream. WHERE: Jetty […]
This Easter and throughout the school holidays, the Bay Discovery Centre will host a range of fun activities for the whole family. Come and explore the latest exhibition, Glenelg Through the Lens of Time, showcasing historic photographs of Glenelg and learn how 3D photographs have changed over time. Little one’s can enjoy the interactive Jetty […]
Celebrate the shortest day of the year at the Brighton Winter Solstice on Saturday 20 June 2026, 4pm to 9.30pm along Jetty Road, Brighton. This free City of Holdfast Bay street party transforms the precinct into a glowing winter wonderland with fire pits, festoon lights, live music, DJs, a silent disco and plenty of delicious […]
This winter, Glenelg Foreshore transforms into an interactive, large-scale art experience with HEXADECA — a vibrant installation where light, sound and movement collide. Step inside the artwork and take part in a playful, ever-changing musical experience as glowing spinning seats respond to movement, building a shared soundscape created by everyone involved. Designed for all ages […]