What's On in Adelaide This Weekend
Discover what's on in Adelaide this weekend, with no shortage of good times to be had in this vibrant city.
It's easy to make the most of a weekend in Adelaide, with the city offering a diverse range of experiences to cater to every taste. Whether you're in the mood for live music, a market or a bite to eat, there's no shortage in sight of what's on in Adelaide this weekend.
Struggling to decide? We're here to help. Here's our guide to what's on in Adelaide this weekend, so you don't have to go digging.
South African Film Festival
The South African Film Festival will be running across the duration of May, and promises not to disappoint. Bringing the finest of contemporary South African cinema to Adelaidians in theatres across the city. Both new and old films will be showcased, spanning across three decades of filmmaking.
2nd May to 30th May
Visit website for full programme and details
Various locations across Melbourne
The Addams Family
A new musical comedy is coming to Adelaide for one week only! The Met Musical Theatre Company presents The Addams Family Musical at The Arts Theatre from 9th May to 18th May in an event that's perfect for the whole family. Get into the spooky spirit and have a good laugh as the...unique family navigates the challenges of family life, as well as the recent engagement of their daughter, Wednesday.
9th May to 18th May, 7.30pm to 10.30pm
Secure your tickets here
53 Angas Street, Adelaide
The Pet Show Adelaide
Australia's first national pet show is coming to Adelaide! The National Pet Show is full of cuteness, four-legged friends, and even some no-legged ones (anyone like snakes?). Whether you want to show off your pet or seek advice on how to best look after the furry friend you plan on adding to the family, there are a range of experts here who are happy to help, including author, pet expert and director of Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Ben Dessen, Dr Katrina Warren and Kelly Gill. It'll be a fun day out for the whole family!
18th May to 19th May, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Goodwood Road, Wayville
Taste the Regions of Adelaide All in the One Winery
South Australia is renowned for its wine, with various regions across the state producing distinct, delicious flavours. Skip the travel and settle in at Karrawatta Wines which brings many of South AUstralia's popular wine regions all into the one location. Taste the flavours of McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, and Langhorne Creek without the journey between regions, all from the comfort of Karrawatta's cellar door. It's the perfect autumnal day out.
164 Greenhills Road, Meadows
Chardonnay May
Make sure you head to the Adelaide Hills this month for Chardonnay May! Multiple wineries will be opening their cellar doors to showcase their very best Chardonnays, offering a range of tasting experiences. Check out their website to see the full programme and pick out your favourite events and activities. Rally your friends together and get tasting (just make sure you pick a designated driver first)!
Until 31st May
Various locations across Adelaide Hills, see programme for details
Tasting Australia
Tasting Australia is back for another year of fun, food and drinks! Presented by RAA Travel, prepare yourself for over a week of indulging in delicious meals and experiences that you otherwise may have never even thought of. There are dining galleries, tasting tables, regional events, foodie travel trips, and so much more! You can read our Tasting Australia 2024 top picks, or explore the wider programme on their website.
3rd May to 12th May
Various locations across Adelaide, see programme for details
Gathered Market in the Mall
The Gathered Market that we know and love is heading to Rundle Mall for their monthly indoor Market in the Mall. Shop for goodies from a wide range of local designers and makers, and get some tasty treats from local producers. There'll be clothes, jewellery, homewares, decor, and more! Take your mum and let her pick out exactly what she loves so that you can then treat her to it. What better way to spend Mother's Day?
Sunday 12th May, 9.00am to 5.00pm
Gawler Place, Adelaide
South Australia's History Festival
South Australia's History Festival is back! The theme for this month-long festival is 'Power,' and multiple events and activities throughout the city will explore exactly what that means in relation to South Australia. There are reflections on the church, exhibitions, conservations about First Nations' history, film screenings, and so much more. If you're looking for an educational thing or two to do in Adelaide this month, the History Festival offers plenty!
Until the 31st May
Various locations across Adelaide, see programme for details
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical will be at Adelaide's Festival Theatre from April 24th until the end of May, and it's a performance you won't want to miss. Filled with lively action, an iconic range of Tina Turner's iconic songs including Simply the Best, Proud Mary and River Deep – Mountain High, amazing singing and impressive dancing, you'll have a blast.
24th April until May 31st
Tickets from $69.00, secure yours here
King William Road, Adelaide
Book Your Ticket to This Immersive Raclette Igloo Experience
After sell-out events in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney last year, the viral Raclette Igloo Experience is coming to Adelaide for the first time next month - and tickets are sure to sell out fast! Adelaide's Festival Plaza will be transformed into a French Alpine village, complete with luxury igloos, falling snow, fire pits and fairy lights. Feast on up to two kilos of rich, creamy, melted Raclette cheese (complete with an exquisite selection of cured meats, boiled potatoes, pickled onions and cornichons) while nestled inside a cosy igloo - and don't forget there'll be a glass of mulled wine to match.
From Friday 10th May until Sunday 9th June
Book tickets here.
20 Years of Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
The Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year awards have been around for 20 years now, and you can head to the South Australian Museum to celebrate! This museum has produced the exhibition and competition since 2009, and it's grown increasingly popular since then, and is now recognised on the international photography scene. This particular edition of the exhibition features all of the winning photographs from the past 20 years, and it's not one that you'll want to miss.
From 22nd March, 10.00am to 5.00pm
Free event
North Terrace, Adelaide
Sink Your Teeth into a Panini at iTL
iTL has introduced a weekday lunchtime menu item that's too good to resist: deliciously warm, freshly made and toasted paninis. There are filling options available, sat neatly in house-made focaccia bread that's light, fluffy and irresistible. Add on a bottle of San Pellegrino - and free parking - and it'll only come to a total of $25. It's how the Italians would want it.
Weekdays from 3rd April, 12.00pm to 2.00pm
125 North Terrace, Adelaide
Patritti's Cellar II
Patritti's is hosting Fridays and Sundays at their Cellar II, and both days are filled with delightful wines, food and entertainment. On Fridays, there's an abundance of rotating food trucks for you to pick your street food dinner vibe, as well as live music from local artists for you to enjoy while you sip on Patritti's selection of wines. The same goes for Sunday - it's the perfect end-of-week reset that you need before starting it all over again. Who knows, you may even be back for round two the weekend after!
Find out more here
13-23 Clacton Road, Dover Gardens, Adelaide
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