Ann’s guidebook

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Ann’s guidebook

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South Australian Tourism Commission
250 Victoria Square

Major annual events

JANUARY The Santos Tour Down Under is Australia’s greatest cycling event, welcoming the world’s best to the city of Adelaide and South Australia’s beautiful regions. Tour time provides the perfect opportunity to see, eat and drink your way around the Barossa, McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills.
10 locals recommend
Santos Tour Down Under
Victoria Square
10 locals recommend
JANUARY The Santos Tour Down Under is Australia’s greatest cycling event, welcoming the world’s best to the city of Adelaide and South Australia’s beautiful regions. Tour time provides the perfect opportunity to see, eat and drink your way around the Barossa, McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills.
FEBRUARY Laneway Festival, is all about showcasing contemporary Australian and international music in a totally unique setting. After attracting record-breaking numbers last year, St Jerome’s Laneway Festival is returning to trendy, street art-splashed Port Adelaide, set among vibrant cafés, galleries, restaurants and markets.
Laneway Festival Adelaide
FEBRUARY Laneway Festival, is all about showcasing contemporary Australian and international music in a totally unique setting. After attracting record-breaking numbers last year, St Jerome’s Laneway Festival is returning to trendy, street art-splashed Port Adelaide, set among vibrant cafés, galleries, restaurants and markets.
MARCH Adelaide Fringe is the party that defines this city! It is the largest open-access festival in the Southern Hemisphere, bursting at the seams with local, interstate and international five-star acts that transform the state for 31 wonderful days and nights. In 2019, there are 1,326 registered shows playing in 500 venues scattered around South Australia. Whether you’re a cabaret connoisseur, comedy king or queen, theatre tragic or just want to sit back and enjoy the atmosphere, there’s something for you at Adelaide Fringe.
31 locals recommend
Adelaide Fringe Inc.
136 Frome St
31 locals recommend
MARCH Adelaide Fringe is the party that defines this city! It is the largest open-access festival in the Southern Hemisphere, bursting at the seams with local, interstate and international five-star acts that transform the state for 31 wonderful days and nights. In 2019, there are 1,326 registered shows playing in 500 venues scattered around South Australia. Whether you’re a cabaret connoisseur, comedy king or queen, theatre tragic or just want to sit back and enjoy the atmosphere, there’s something for you at Adelaide Fringe.
MARCH Each year, sounds from around the world fill Adelaide’s beautiful Botanic Park as part of WOMADelaide at Botanic Park is an awarded Australia's best contemporary music festival at the Helpmann Awards,
15 locals recommend
WOMADelaide
Plane Tree Drive
15 locals recommend
MARCH Each year, sounds from around the world fill Adelaide’s beautiful Botanic Park as part of WOMADelaide at Botanic Park is an awarded Australia's best contemporary music festival at the Helpmann Awards,
MARCH Adelaide Festival audiences have delighted in an outstanding mix of internationally acclaimed theatre productions, an eclectic array of world-class musicians, breathtaking dance pieces, renowned writers and striking visual arts displays. Immerse yourself in the action each March in venues across South Australia.
45 locals recommend
Adelaide
45 locals recommend
MARCH Adelaide Festival audiences have delighted in an outstanding mix of internationally acclaimed theatre productions, an eclectic array of world-class musicians, breathtaking dance pieces, renowned writers and striking visual arts displays. Immerse yourself in the action each March in venues across South Australia.
MARCH The Superloop Adelaide 500 is the largest domestic motor sport event in Australia, showcasing the very best of the motoring world. Experience the growls, roars and screeches of some of the fastest cars in the world. You’ll also find loads of entertainment for the whole family, including family fun zones, rides, amusements and face painting. American rock legends Red Hot Chili Peppers will headline the post-race entertainment at the 2019 Superloop Adelaide 500. Sunday's general admission tickets for $99 also includes access to the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Superloop Adelaide 500 4-day general admission pass for $199 will also include access to the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
11 locals recommend
Superloop Adelaide 500
11 locals recommend
MARCH The Superloop Adelaide 500 is the largest domestic motor sport event in Australia, showcasing the very best of the motoring world. Experience the growls, roars and screeches of some of the fastest cars in the world. You’ll also find loads of entertainment for the whole family, including family fun zones, rides, amusements and face painting. American rock legends Red Hot Chili Peppers will headline the post-race entertainment at the 2019 Superloop Adelaide 500. Sunday's general admission tickets for $99 also includes access to the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Superloop Adelaide 500 4-day general admission pass for $199 will also include access to the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
APRIL South Australia’s food and wine is renowned the world over, and for 10 sumptuous days one of Australia’s oldest food festivals dishes up the very best from around the state with incredible dining and drinking experiences. With events across the state showcasing the best produce from around Australia served up by South Australia’s most awarded chefs, winemakers and restaurateurs, Tasting Australia is foodie heaven. Long lunches, exclusive dinners, farm tours, tastings, masterclasses and a celebration of food in Adelaide’s Town Square, loosen your belt buckle for a gourmet feast like no other.
Tasting Australia
Victoria Square
APRIL South Australia’s food and wine is renowned the world over, and for 10 sumptuous days one of Australia’s oldest food festivals dishes up the very best from around the state with incredible dining and drinking experiences. With events across the state showcasing the best produce from around Australia served up by South Australia’s most awarded chefs, winemakers and restaurateurs, Tasting Australia is foodie heaven. Long lunches, exclusive dinners, farm tours, tastings, masterclasses and a celebration of food in Adelaide’s Town Square, loosen your belt buckle for a gourmet feast like no other.
MAY Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend, Wines & Pikes Beer Company One of South Australia’s premier wine regions, the Clare Valley is home to world-famous wineries with a beautiful country backdrop. The Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend was the first food and wine event of its kind in Australia; each year, you can expect tastings, regionally inspired cuisine and full-blown feasts at more than 20 gorgeous Clare Valley wineries.
21 locals recommend
Clare Valley
21 locals recommend
MAY Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend, Wines & Pikes Beer Company One of South Australia’s premier wine regions, the Clare Valley is home to world-famous wineries with a beautiful country backdrop. The Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend was the first food and wine event of its kind in Australia; each year, you can expect tastings, regionally inspired cuisine and full-blown feasts at more than 20 gorgeous Clare Valley wineries.
JUNE Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Queen Kong Running throughout June, the dazzling Adelaide Cabaret Festival will see some of the world’s biggest acts sashay onto stage at venues throughout Adelaide. The Adelaide Cabaret Festival is the largest festival of its kind in the world with major events at the Dunstan Playhouse, Festival Theatre, Her Majesty’s Theatre and Artspace.
Her Majesty's Theatre
58 Grote St
JUNE Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Queen Kong Running throughout June, the dazzling Adelaide Cabaret Festival will see some of the world’s biggest acts sashay onto stage at venues throughout Adelaide. The Adelaide Cabaret Festival is the largest festival of its kind in the world with major events at the Dunstan Playhouse, Festival Theatre, Her Majesty’s Theatre and Artspace.
JUNE The McLaren Vale Sea & Vines Festival celebrates the culinary and winemaking traditions of one of Australia’s best gastronomic destinations. From masterclasses, food trucks and live music to degustation dinners and tastings, it’s a feast for all five senses less than an hour away from Adelaide’s CBD in the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula.
7 locals recommend
Fleurieu Peninsula
7 locals recommend
JUNE The McLaren Vale Sea & Vines Festival celebrates the culinary and winemaking traditions of one of Australia’s best gastronomic destinations. From masterclasses, food trucks and live music to degustation dinners and tastings, it’s a feast for all five senses less than an hour away from Adelaide’s CBD in the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula.
JUNE The Adelaide Beer and BBQ Festival is a showcase of South Australian, Australian and international beer and cider with 50 mouth-watering exhibitors pouring and cooking-up a storm in the Adelaide Showground’s historic Brick Cattle Pavillion.e
28 locals recommend
Adelaide Showground
Goodwood Road
28 locals recommend
JUNE The Adelaide Beer and BBQ Festival is a showcase of South Australian, Australian and international beer and cider with 50 mouth-watering exhibitors pouring and cooking-up a storm in the Adelaide Showground’s historic Brick Cattle Pavillion.e
JULY Annual Winter Reds Weekend. Shrug off your jacket and shake your scarf free; the Adelaide Hills play host to the annual Winter Reds Weekend. Be tempted by more than 30 beautiful Adelaide Hills wineries offering sumptuous events, tastings and entertainment both day and night.
29 locals recommend
Adelaide Hills Council
29 locals recommend
JULY Annual Winter Reds Weekend. Shrug off your jacket and shake your scarf free; the Adelaide Hills play host to the annual Winter Reds Weekend. Be tempted by more than 30 beautiful Adelaide Hills wineries offering sumptuous events, tastings and entertainment both day and night.
AUGUST Celebrating South Australia’s thriving visual arts community, the SALA (South Australian Living Artists) Festival runs throughout August with works and exhibitions popping up in every corner of South Australia, from offices and cafés to galleries and wineries. SALA is the largest community-based visual arts festival in Australia and celebrates sculpture, painting, photography, mixed media, moving image and installations.
SALA Festival
35a Whitmore Square
AUGUST Celebrating South Australia’s thriving visual arts community, the SALA (South Australian Living Artists) Festival runs throughout August with works and exhibitions popping up in every corner of South Australia, from offices and cafés to galleries and wineries. SALA is the largest community-based visual arts festival in Australia and celebrates sculpture, painting, photography, mixed media, moving image and installations.
OCTOBER Fashion Festival. Celebrating innovative South Australian design and style, the Adelaide Fashion Festival (presented by Mercedes-Benz Adelaide & Unley) is set against a backdrop of vibrant venues and retail precincts. The festival showcases established and emerging designers alongside unique hair and make-up styling, locally produced music, food and drink.tober
45 locals recommend
Adelaide
45 locals recommend
OCTOBER Fashion Festival. Celebrating innovative South Australian design and style, the Adelaide Fashion Festival (presented by Mercedes-Benz Adelaide & Unley) is set against a backdrop of vibrant venues and retail precincts. The festival showcases established and emerging designers alongside unique hair and make-up styling, locally produced music, food and drink.tober
OCTOBER - NOVEMBER OZAsia Festival held over 18 days, OzAsia Festival is Australia’s leading contemporary Asian arts festival. Yearly programs present the very best in contemporary theatre, dance, music, visual art, film, literature talks, food and more from across Asia. Highlights include the dazzling Moon Lantern Festival and the mouth-watering Lucky Dumpling Market
45 locals recommend
Adelaide
45 locals recommend
OCTOBER - NOVEMBER OZAsia Festival held over 18 days, OzAsia Festival is Australia’s leading contemporary Asian arts festival. Yearly programs present the very best in contemporary theatre, dance, music, visual art, film, literature talks, food and more from across Asia. Highlights include the dazzling Moon Lantern Festival and the mouth-watering Lucky Dumpling Market
DECEMBER The Adelaide Motorsport Festival is a family-friendly, museum-in-motion. The festival draws upon South Australia’s rich motorsport history and celebrates and re-enacts motorsport competition of a by-gone era. With plenty of star drivers, manufacturers displaying their latest models, 100s of cars on display, trade stands and food stands, there's so much see and do.ecember
28 locals recommend
Adelaide Showground
Goodwood Road
28 locals recommend
DECEMBER The Adelaide Motorsport Festival is a family-friendly, museum-in-motion. The festival draws upon South Australia’s rich motorsport history and celebrates and re-enacts motorsport competition of a by-gone era. With plenty of star drivers, manufacturers displaying their latest models, 100s of cars on display, trade stands and food stands, there's so much see and do.ecember