Adelaide Travel Guide - Festivals & Events

 
 
 
January/February Festivals

The Adelaide Cup Carnival: spans two months beginning in January and features a number of big race meetings in February. During event, you will find on-course entertainment as well as many food and wine stalls offering products to be consumed and enjoyed.
February Festivals

Magic Millions Race Day: is also held in February in conjunction with the racing events. During this time, internationally renowned trainers come to Adelaide to buy the best thorough-bred horses, but there are also parties, fashion parades, live music and lots of drinking.
March Festivals

Adelaide Fringe Festival: is Australia’s largest arts festival held in March. It is a very popular event and a celebration of artists who come together to perform in a variety of shows and events.
WOMADelaide Festival: another festival in March that offers dance and music as its primary focus. The international festival celebrates the rich cultures of the world through music.
August

The SALA (South Australian Living Arts) Festival: is held in August and sees South Australia's light up as it hosts the major visual arts festival. Usually spanning two weeks, the festival sees more than 1000 performers presenting varied shows that will enthral and mesmerise.