Top Events

Schützenfest

Traditional German folk festival with music, food, and frivolity in Bonython Park. January.

Jacobs Creek Tour Down Under

Bike riders descend on Adelaide for this race into the hills. January.

Adelaide Festival of Arts

The city’s defining event, and one of the world’s highest regarded arts festivals. February–March (even-numbered years).

Adelaide Fringe

Alongside the Festival of Arts, the edgy performances of this world-renowned annual festival are great entertainment. February–March.

WOMADelaide

A huge festival of world music and dance in Botanic Park. March.

Clipsal 500 Adelaide

V8 supercars race on city streets in what is said to be Australia’s best motor event. March.

Glendi Festival

Greek culture, food, song and dance in Ellis Park, West Terrace. March.

Tasting Australia

International event celebrating food, wine and beer as well as chefs and writers. October (odd-numbered years).

Feast Festival

One of the country’s top gay and lesbian events, with theatre, film, dance and more. November.

Credit Union Christmas Pageant

An Adelaide institution since 1933 welcomes Father Christmas to the city streets. November.

Carnevale Adelaide

Italian culture, food, song and dance in Rymill Park. February.