What's On
South Australian Livings Arts (SALA) Festival
30 July - 22 August
You're invited to visit exhibitions that are held across South Australia in approximately 500 venues with over 2,773 artists participating.
Tea and Symphony
4 August - 10 November
Fancy some Tchaikovsky or Mozart with your cuppa?
Masters Series 10 - Sunshine and Spirit
20-21 August
The evening culminates with Mendelssohn's Reformation Symphony, a noble affirmation of faith which uses Martin Luther's famous hymn tune A Mighty Fortress is our God to stirring effect.
Irish Race Day
21 August
Why not get a group of friends together and join in the fun on Irish Day, probably the happiest race day of the year!
Riot City Wrestling
21 August
One of Australia's leading professional wrestling federations will be putting fans in front of some hard-ditting, jaw dropping manoeuvres!
Vinyl Palooza
21-22 August
Two gigantic days of all things vinyl and music!
Runner's World Spring into Shape Series
22 August and 26 September
As the end of Winter nears it is time to spring into shape with training and runs.
10th Annual Theatre Sports Celebrity Challenge
22 August
The audience will be rolling in the aisles as South Australia's best comedians and actors join forces with television, sporting and radio personalities to fight it out for the right to be crowned the best improvisers in South Australia, all in the name of charity.
Garden Art: An exhibition of Outdoor, Courtyard, Alfresco, Functional, Decorative and Garden Inspired Art Pieces
29 August - 24 September
Come along, Step into spring and get in first at the launch!
Harbinger by Matthew Whittet
31 August - 11 September
Think Hitchcock meets True Blood, a rare and thrilling theatre experience.
Mullet Youth Arts Festival
1-30 September
The Mullet Festival is a biennial event that celebrates youth arts and creativity in Adelaide's eastern fringes.
The High Tea Party
4 September
Get ready to be indulged, pampered and all out spoilt at the Stamford Grand Adelaide.
Tomorrow When the War Began Charity Screening
6 September
Come along to a screening of 'Tomorrow When The War Began' and support Variety's Kickin4Kids program.
Sunday Mail City to Bay Fun Run
19 September
South Australia's largest fun run, attracting more than 29,000 participants last year, 2010 is shaping up to be another fantastic event.
Home is Where the Heart is
24 February - 22 September
A fantastic exhibition of the 1950s and 1960s where immigration played a huge part in shaping Australia.
Moon Lantern Festival
22 September
Festivities include a diverse selection of Asian food and market stalls, lanterns, crafts, workshops, horoscope readings and more.
Masters Series 11 - Rhapsody in Blue
24-25 September
No introductory flourish sends a frisson down an audience's collective spine like the clarinet glissando of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue.
Bay to Birdwood Run 2010
26 September
More than 1,500 historic vehicles line up at the start to play their part in perpetuating the legend of the Bay to Birdwood. The 2010 Run will be for vehicles manufactured before 31 December 1955.
Viennese Masters
28 September
The Australian Chamber Orchestra will perform three of the greatest composers of the 19th century Vienna: Beethoven, Brahms and Schubert.
Schumann Festival
30 September - 9 October
A celebration commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Robert Schumann.
Semaphore Music Festival
1-4 October
The Semaphore Music Festival showcases South Australian and interstate live music acts in an ideal seaside setting bringing together Indigenous and non-Indigenous bands who are considered outstanding by industry professional standards.
Glendi Greek Festival
2-3 October
Glendi is the Greek word for party! This party celebrates music, dancing, food, family and Greek life in Australia.
Park Life
4 October
Park Life is not just another festival, Park Life is the sound of next Summer!
Lavazza Italian Film Festival
13-27 October
Festival patrons can look forward to savouring Italy's definitive espresso time and time again throughout the Festival.
When the Rain Stops Falling
14-16 October
Alice Springs in the year 2039. A fish falls from the sky and lands at the feet of Gabriel York. Brink's multi-award-winning production of When The Rain Stops Falling returns to Adelaide for five shows only.
Masters Series 12 - Triumphant Shostakovich
15-16 October
This concert includes a special work commissioned by the ASO with the support of the Schueler Composition Award
Caulfield Cup Day
16 October
If you can't be in Melbourne, then this is the next best thing!
Spring Craft Fair
22-24 October
Come along to the Spring Craft Fair and grab yourself a bargain. There’s hundreds of Unique and Hand Made Products all at Bargain Prices including….
Gardening and Outdoor Renovation Show
22-24 October
Come and experience Adelaide's biggest gardening and outdoor renovation show in the beautiful relaxed atmosphere of Allan Scott Park.
HIA Adelaide Home Show
22-24 October
The HIA Adelaide Home Show will showcase the very best in home design, new products, expert advice and fantastic show specials.
Cox Plate
23 October
The Spring Carnival is Australia's showcase event, and all the action can be enjoyed just as well from Allan Scott Park.
Victoria Racing Club Derby Day
30 October
The South Australian Jockey Club will be celebrating the Spring Carnival with fashion, fun, bubbles and great horse racing!
Dozynki Polish Festival
31 October
The Dozynki Polish Festival is a celebration of Polish heritage and culture. There will be Polish food, music, song, dance, sheath tossing and many other events. Children's amusements also provided. Something for everyone!
Melbourne Cup Day
2 November
The race that stops the nation! Where will you watch Australia's biggest horse race? Allan Scott Park will be putting on all the bells and whistles to celebrate this great race.
Ladies Day
4 November
Featuring fun, fashion, bubbles and great horse racing!
Craft and Quilt Fair
4-7 November
Australia's favourite craft event for great shopping and a great experience!
Man Alive! Festival
7 November
Celebrating the positive contributions to our way of living and emphasising health and well-being.
Australian International Three Day Event 2010
12-14 November
Australia's premier equestrian event held in the picturesque Adelaide parklands.
Feast Festival 2010
13-28 November
The most anticipated gay and lesbian event in Adelaide, Feast offers an amazing program of theatre, cabaret, comedy, film, forums, literature, dance, visual arts, tourism, sporting and community events.
Kreutzer Sonata
16 November
In honour of the 100th anniversary of Tolstoy's death, the Australian Chamber Orchestra performs the highly emotional and dramatic Kreutzer Sonatas by Beethoven and Janacek, within a dramatic realisation of Tolstoy's scandalous Kreutzer story. Don't miss this chance to hear Richard Tognetti as soloist in one of Beethoven's greatest violin works.
Port Adelaide Enfield Twilight Christmas Parade
20 November
See brilliant bands, fantastic floats, crazy clowns, creative costumes, community groups and of course, Father Christmas. A Free After Party kicks off at 7pm with live music, rides and amusements.
State Theatre Company of South Australia
25 February to 21 November
The Sapphires - 25 February to 14 March
The Price - 23 April to 16 May
The 7 Stages of Grieving - 20 May to 18 June
Entertaining Mr Sloan - 2-25 July
Romeo and Juliet - 6-29 August
God of Carnage - 17 September to 10 October
The Give and Take - 29 October to 21 November
Semaphore Street Fair
28 November
A day of fun and entertainment for everyone! There will be bands, buskers, christmas markets, kids corner, fashion parades, Bollywood dancing, street theatre and classic cars... absolutely something for everyone!
3 Mobile Ashes Test Match Cricket
3-7 December
The Ashes is one of cricket's greatest rivalries and this year it is England who travel out as defending champions after winning the last series two-one at home.
Christmas Craft and Gift Fair
4-5 December
There are thousands of handmade and unique products for sale that you will not find in stores and they're at bargain prices.
Celtica Festival and Art at The Hart
4-5 December
Celebrating the rich culture of the Celts through music, dance, art, craft, cuisine, language and literature.
Motorcycle Riders Association Toy Run 2010
12 December
The 2010 MRA Toy Run will leave Anzac Highway, Glenelg at 11am on Sunday 12 December, arriving at Hahndorf Oval at approximately 12pm.
Bay Sheffield
27-28 December
This event is one of the most iconic athletic events in the country and a favourite amongst locals.
Schutzenfest
7-8 January 2011
Adelaide's annual German festival celebrates German food, culture and dancing. You can learn to dance, try your strength at the Strong Arm Beer Stein Lifting Competition or simply enjoy the beer.
World Tennis Challenge
11-13 January 2011
A fantastic opportunity to see some of the greatest players in the world!
Santos Tour Down Under
16-23 January 2011
The dates have been announced and again we look forward to the thrill that takes over South Australia with this exhilarating event!
Carnevale
12-13 February 2011
Carnevale brings Italy to your doorstep where you can enjoy the warmth and hospitality Italians are famous for.
All British Day
13 February 2011
This annual picnic is on every British car enthusiast's calendar! A great day for the whole family, with plenty of activities for the kids and plenty for the motoring enthusiasts!
Adelaide Fringe Festival
18 February - 13 March 2011
The largest fringe festival in the southern hemisphere, Adelaide comes alive with all things Fringe.
Bigpond Adelaide Film Festival
24 February - 6 March 2011
The only Australian Film Festival to screen and fund films, you can anticipate a host of outstanding premieres!
Australian Rowing Championships 2011
7-13 March 2011
An elite competition with over 2,000 competitors and seven days of exhilirating competition.
Events in Port Adelaide
August - September
There are lots of events happening in and around the Port, including the SALA Festival that is taking over Adelaide for the month of August. There's plenty of fun for the whole family, have a look at the events calendar for more information.
Adelaide Showgrounds Farmers Markets
Every Sunday at Wayville Showgrounds these markets feature more than 80 stalls selling the best fresh produce from all over South Australia.
East End Rundle Street Markets
Every Sunday from 9am-4pm
More than 60 market stalls take up residence next to the street's permanent traders to offer a unique shopping experience.
Semaphore Community Monthly Market
First Sunday every month
Featuring crafts, jewellery, coffee, sausage sizzle and kids entertainment in the heart of Semaphore Road, St Bede's Church.
LeFevre Bootsales
Last Saturday of the month
A fundraising initiative to raise money for the installation of outdoor seating for the students. Come along to buy arts, crafts, cakes, books and more, or enquire about setting up your own car boot or table of treasures.
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