Part video arcade. Part interactive arena. One unforgettable time. Step into a play zone where the floor plays back! Augmented Games takes over Adelaide Showground to create an arcade with a difference – you are the controller. No screens. No headsets. From the imagination of Moment Factory, behind some of Illuminate’s most memorable events, a […]
Discover the secrets of the ocean floor where technology and nature drift together Dive beneath the surface and drift into the unknown with Digital Abyss, an immersive journey by celebrated digital artist Miguel Chevalier. For over 45 years, Miguel has been a pioneer in the field of immersive digital experiences — and here, he invites […]
A celebration of innovation, art, light, music and technology 1 - 19 July 2026 Each year throughout July, Illuminate Adelaide celebrates that idea by bringing together the best and boldest in art, music, technology and invention from around Australia and the world, and sets them loose across the city and the state. From 1 - 19 […]
Return to the Spellbinding Odyssey in Adelaide Botanic Garden Step beyond the ordinary and back into a realm where reality blurs for a special restaging of the city’s favourite after-dark spectacle. Back by overwhelming demand captivating audiences night after night, Night Visions invites you to cross the threshold into a mesmerising realm where reality bends […]
Step into a prehistoric world frozen in time! In this breathtaking new adventure, the chill of the Ice Age comes alive in a dazzling fusion of puppetry, light, sound, and wonder. Universal Kingdom: Ice Age, the next instalment of Adelaide Zoo’s prehistoric adventure, transports you to a time when colossal creatures ruled an icy world. […]
Illuminate returns to light up the Adelaide Central Market! Illuminate returns to the iconic Adelaide Central Market from 3–18 July, turning the market into a vibrant mix of light, art and food. Roaming performers from Mirror Me by Fresh Creative Entertainment will bring spontaneous movement and dance, while the playful installation …please have a seat! […]
Ignite your winter nights with Adelaide’s biggest FREE city-wide spectacle As winter’s chill settles in, City Lights returns bigger than ever to transform Adelaide’s city streets and parklands into a radiant wonderland, rekindling the city’s spirit with an all-new series of FREE installations. Now a beloved annual tradition, this vibrant event invites everyone to wander, […]
A heartwarming after-dark dog walking event along Adelaide’s City Lights trail, supporting RSPCA South Australia. Starting from Rymill Park at the colourful Neon Dog Park installation by artist Carla O’Brien (Volter International), pooch parents and their dogs can enjoy a glowing, Instagram-worthy walk through the illuminated trail. The inaugural event is strictly limited to 2,000 […]