What’s On in Adelaide

Port Adelaide reveals a different character after dark, and SALA UP LATE offers a guided way to discover it. This 90-minute walking tour puts local artists in the lead as you wander through the creative heart of The Port, uncovering studios,

Silver Sirens brings its Redefining Ageing National Conference to Adelaide for the first time on Saturday 15 August 2026 at the Pullman Adelaide, Hindmarsh Square, featuring inspiring panels on health, purpose and elderhood.

State Opera South Australia brings a visionary new production of Humperdinck's Hansel & Gretel to Her Majesty's Theatre this August, starring world-renowned countertenor Kangmin Justin Kim and accompanied by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Raw, riveting and deeply human - this is a fairy tale reimagined for all ages.

State Theatre Company South Australia presents Ash Flanders' sharp, provocative play exploring the ethics of artmaking, accountability and memory in an era of public reckoning. Gyton Grantley (Underbelly, House Husbands) stars as Nick, a

What happens after happily ever after? State Opera South Australia brings Sondheim's Tony Award-winning Into the Woods to Her Majesty's Theatre this August, starring Hugh Sheridan as The Baker alongside a brilliant all South Australian cast and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Witty, whimsical and deeply moving.

Lost in the FoG returns to Alkina Wine Estate in the Barossa Valley this August, bringing together more than 20 leading Grenache producers for a weekend of wine, food and winter atmosphere.

Journalist and author Tessa Boase unravels the story of Edwardian debutante Heather Firbank, whose wardrobe gave birth to the V&A's Fashion and Textile department.

From the creators of Le Aerial comes a reimagined production that promises to be bigger, bolder, and more electrifying than its predecessor. ZERIAL brings together a spectacular mix of never-before-seen acts alongside audience favourites, blending

Adelaide Baroque continues its acclaimed exploration of ancient musical traditions, journeying eastward through the historical soundscapes of Greece, Syria and Persia. This concert weaves music and storytelling to illuminate the artistic exchanges

This year the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra embarks on a profound exploration of the complete symphonies of Jean Sibelius, led by Chief Conductor Mark Wigglesworth. It's a rare opportunity to experience all seven masterpieces across a dedicated

McLaren Vale's beloved celebration of Grenache returns this spring for 18 days of world-class wine and exceptional food across the region. Running from 18 September to 5 October, the festival offers everything from exclusive tastings and

In little more than a decade, Don Dunstan turned South Australia into a laboratory for social change. Electoral reform, Land Rights legislation, anti-discrimination laws, environmental protections - reforms that other states were still debating,

The Bend Classic returns with Lee Kernaghan; James Johnston headlining this October long weekend

Internationally acclaimed soprano Siobhan Stagg curates Chamberfest 2026 at UKARIA Cultural Centre in the Adelaide Hills, with five intimate and deeply personal concerts across 2–4 October 2026. Single tickets and flexi packages are available, dining and bus transfers from Adelaide can also be booked separately.

Bizet's Carmen returns to Her Majesty's Theatre this October in a bold new production by emerging director Laura Hansford — provocative, passionate and set through a lens of maximalist surrealism. Starring South Australian Charlotte Kelso in the title role, this is one of opera's greatest masterpieces reimagined for our time.