One of the largest open-access events in the Southern Hemisphere, this year’s festival delivers more than 60 events across the state, uniting communities through food, wine, art, culture, sport, religion and history. Whether you have Italian roots or simply appreciate life’s finer things, the Adelaide Italian Festival promises an unforgettable 10 days of joy, tradition and connection.
Festa in the Plaza – The Grand Opening
Friday 7 and Saturday 8 November
11am – 11pm, Festival Plaza
Free Entry
The festivities begin with Festa in the Plaza, a spectacular two-day event transforming Festival Plaza into a lively Italian piazza. Expect a sensory feast: the aroma of freshly made pizza, porchetta and gnocchi, the beat of the Tarantella, and the warmth of long communal tables lit by festoon lights.
Entertainment will include live music, dance performances, DJs Louis, Simon and Marco, and a show-stopping performance by Carmen Floccari and Band, direct from Italy. For families, there’ll be face painting, caricature artists, kids’ pasta necklace making, and even soccer goals for the young and young at heart.
And of course, no Italian festival would be complete without indulgence — from cannoli and gelato to coffee and wine, it’s a celebration of taste and togetherness.
Food vendors include favourites such as Gelato Bello, Altavilla, Maria Rosa, Pizza in Giro, The Cannoli Box Co, Di Luggo & Co, Arturo Catering, Zeppole & Co, and A Taste of Italy by Stefania & Diego.
Movie night: House of Gucci
Tuesday 11 November, 5:30pm – 9:30pm
Palace Nova Eastend, 3 Cinema Place, Adelaide
$60 per person
Walk the red carpet for an exclusive movie night experience featuring Ridley Scott’s House of Gucci. Guests will enjoy authentic pasta from Di Luggo & Co, paired with Amadio Wine and Babino and Babo Wines — all included in the ticket price. It’s an elegant evening that combines film, fashion, and fine Italian dining.
Journey Mass – A tribute to heritage
Saturday 15 November, 3:30pm – 5:30pm
St Francis Xavier Cathedral, 39 Wakefield Street, Adelaide
Free Event
The Journey Mass is a deeply moving celebration of migration, faith, and belonging, honouring the resilience and traditions of Italian families who made Adelaide their home.
Pranzo in the Piazza – The Festival Finale
Sunday 16 November, 12pm – 4pm
Roma, 11 Waymouth Street
$175 per person
The festival concludes with the signature Pranzo in the Piazza, presented by Guardian. Guests will enjoy a long, luxurious lunch set in the heart of Adelaide, complete with live music, premium wines from Amadio, Babino and Babo, and a menu crafted to highlight the best of modern Italian dining.
This is the ultimate Sunday experience — chic, social, and unmistakably Italian.
Open access events across Adelaide
Beyond the signature events, the Festival will host a diverse program across the city and regions. Expect everything from fashion parades by San Leucio Designs and Opera Primavera at the Norwood Concert Hall, to The Into Italy Show at the Altavilla Irpina Community Club — featuring music, stories, dances and games that celebrate Italy’s enduring influence on Australian life.
Adelaide Italian Festival runs from 7–16 November 2025. More details and full program at adelaideitalianfestival.com.au
