What’s On in Adelaide

Explore Illuminate Adelaide 2026 with city lights, immersive art, live music and curated dining experiences across Adelaide this July.

The July school holidays are about to get a whole lot brighter at Burnside Village as it hosts Sea of Light - a calm, creative and immersive experience presented by Patch Theatre, from July 4-19. Using a UV torch as their paintbrush, participants can create their own voyage across the sea floor, painting glowing trails and steering ships that leave shimmering paths in their wake. Throughout the installation, illuminated artworks by contemporary Aboriginal visual artist Elizabeth Close will appear across the floor, accompanied by a gentle soundscape by composer Rob Edwards. These works explore connections between land, sea and waterways, reflecting the diversity of the Australian landscape. Burnside Village Centre General Manager Jodie Kannane says this promises to be the highlight of the school holidays to escape the winter chill. “Created by the talented team at Patch Theatre, this vibrant initiative is designed to light up winter by giving children a hands-on, inspiring environment to learn, play, and grow,” she says. “This experience provides children with a meaningful opportunity to explore creativity and arts education, while allowing families to extend their visit with a range of family friendly meal options available in the Village Dining precinct throughout the school holidays.” Sea of Light presented by Patch Theatre When: Six sessions each day from Saturday 4 July - Sunday 19 July (excluding Mondays) Where: Level 2 (next to the Health and Wellness Precinct), Burnside Village, 447 Portrush Rd, Glenside Cost: $10.00 plus booking fee Bookings essential at burnsidevillage.com.au Terms and conditions ● Each Sea of Life session runs for 30 minutes ● Suitable for children of all ages ● Children must be supervised at all times ● This event is strictly non-refundable

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.

Direct from Italy’s Arena di Verona, Franco Zeffirelli’s spectacular production of Verdi’s AIDA makes its historic international will now debut at Adelaide Oval on 27 & 28 February 2027. Featuring over 600 performers, including opera legends Jonas Kaufmann, Angel Blue, Elīna Garanča and more, this once-in-a-generation event delivers breathtaking music, monumental sets, and Zeffirelli’s cinematic vision. Experience the full grandeur of ancient Egypt brought to life under the stars in a truly unmissable cultural milestone. Exclusive to Australia, and exclusive to Adelaide. AIDA will be staged in unprecedented scale, featuring over 400 internationally acclaimed cast and 300 local crew, making