Adelaide is truly one of Australia’s festival capitals, not only home to the biggest fringe festival in the Southern Hemisphere, but also other noteworthy art festivals that put the city on the international cultural map. Still, there’s a lot more going on than just culture. Take a look at these six and you’ll see what we mean.
The 51st annual Adelaide Fringe will run from February 14 – March 15, 2020. The largest arts and performance festival in the Southern Hemisphere promises to be as exhilarating as it has been for the last half-century. 14th of February - 15th of March 2020. Free and ticketed events.
Wine enthusiasts love this annual celebration of Australia’s premier wine region, which presents numerous opportunities to taste some of the country’s best wines right where they’re produced. No po-faced event for connoisseurs only, there’s plenty of fun for all the family with a broad range of activities and events. April 2020, specific dates TBC.
The largest festival of cabaret in the world, the June holiday weekend sees Adelaide’s performance venues explode into a two-week frenzy of the best cabaret, from international legends to homegrown comedy and quirky cult acts. 5-20 June 2020. Ticketed and free events.
Every August, SALA organises this festival of work by local visual artists in a range of venues around the city including less traditional settings. You can even choose to visit the artists' studios and discover how they make their work. Dates for 2020 TBA.
There are awe-inspiring performances aplenty and lots of activities to delight all ages at this vibrant festival of contemporary Asian culture from all around the world. Ticketed and free events.
Date: 17th of October – 3rd of November 2019
Experience the thrill of horse and rider working as one in the only CIC five-star equestrian event in the Southern Hemisphere. From dressage and cross country to showjumping and the glamorous hospitality enclosures, you'll be royally entertained over the course of this three-day event. Tickets vary according to event and access.