Adelaide is buzzing with an array of exciting events this week, offering something for everyone to enjoy. From the vibrant SALA Festival, celebrating local artists across the city, to live music performances that fill the air with energy, there’s no shortage of entertainment. Families can dive into free activities as part of Winter Weekends, while art enthusiasts can explore unique exhibitions and hands-on workshops. Whether you’re looking to indulge in culture, enjoy a day out with the family, or catch some live sports action, Adelaide has it all lined up this week.
With lots of great food and wine events happening this week, and some great regional events as well, there’s plenty to keep you busy as South Australia’s winter starts to wrap up.
SALA: SOUTH AUSTRALIA LIVING ARTISTS FESTIVAL | ALL AUGUST
The South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival runs throughout August and showcases visual art across the state. Established in 1998, SALA aims to celebrate and promote South Australia’s visual artists by offering a platform for artists of all levels and mediums. This year’s festival features over 600 venues and more than 9,000 artists. Highlights include a variety of tours and events, such as regional bus tours and bilingual options.
- What: SALA Festival
- When: August 1st to 31st
- Where: Various venues
FLEURIEU FOOD FESTIVAL | ALL AUGUST
August will see the return of the Fleurieu Food Festival for the third consecutive year, featuring over 50 culinary events across the Fleurieu Peninsula. The month-long celebration will draw food enthusiasts from all corners to explore the rich gastronomic landscape of the area. The festival is curated by Fleurieu Food and includes an array of activities such as masterclasses, tastings, and gourmet feasts, all aimed at highlighting the region’s premier food and beverage producers.
- What: Fleurieu Food Festival
- When: August 1st to 31st
- Where: Across the Fleurieu Peninsula
WEA: BE AN ITALIAN PASTRY CHEF FOR ONE DAY | TUESDAY AUGUST 6
Italian Pastry Chef and WEA Tutor Ilenia Scuderi from Blue Velvet Artisan Pizza & Pastry Lab are hosting an exciting masterclass where guests will uncover her secret recipes. Learn to make perfect cream puffs with chantilly zabaione filling, individual shortbread tarts with ricotta and chocolate cream, and crostatine filled with pistachio frangipane and raspberries. There will be a demonstration with some hands-on preparation, and you can take home the pastries you create to enjoy with your favourite coffee or tea!
- What: WEA: Be An Italian Pastry Chef for One Day
- Where: WEA Centre, 223 Angas St, Adelaide SA 5000
- When: Tuesday 6th August 6pm to 10pm
- Price: $109 per ticket
THE STRATH’S MEET THE MAKERS, WITH STOCKYARD & TWO HANDS | WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7
The Strath is hosting our first Unmatched Dinner Series; Meat The Makers partnering with Stockyard Wagyu & Two Hands Wines. On Wednesday August 7th in Verandah Dining, you will experience the highest-grade Wagyu beef from Stockyard in a 4 course dinner prepared by our Executive Chef, Matthew Sherriff. Each course will be paired with wine from internationally acclaimed Two Hands.
You will meet the makers from both Two Hands, Stockyard and the Strathmore as well as receive a take home recipe card to replicate the magic at home.
- What: The Strath’s Meet The Makers, With Stockyard & Two Hands
- When: Wednesday August 7th, 7pm
- Where: The Strath, North Terrace Adelaide
- Price: $120pp
PLAZA FESTIVITIES + FASHION RUNWAY | THURSDAY AUGUST 8
The Prospect Road Plaza Festivities & Fashion Runway 2024 is going to be winter event like no other at Vine Street Plaza. Sip warm Cibo hot chocolate or indulge in handcrafted Bottega gelati under twinkling lights, while watching Prospect’s main street fashion showcase this season’s trends and a sneak peek of spring. Enjoy main street fashion, food, wine tastings, music, and family fun. Bring the kids for Bluey-themed face painting, colouring, and chalk activities. Sample seasonal wines and gins, explore artisan stalls, and capture the moment with photos at this year’s fashion event!
- What: Plaza Festivities + Fashion Runway
- When: Thursday 8th August 6pm to 9pm
- Where: Vine Street Plaza, 128 Prospect Road Prospect, SA 5082
ARKHÉ X MAYURA STATION WAGYU DINNER | THURSDAY AUGUST 8
Join arkhé for an exclusive celebration of their new partnership with Mayura Station. Experience the pinnacle of Australian beef at this one-off wagyu dinner curated by arkhé Executive Chef and owner, Jake Kellie along with Mark Wright, Head Chef, Mayura Station Tasting Room. The menu will highlight arkhé’s dry aged Mayura Wagyu alongside fellow local South Australian produce in a special 4-course menu
- What: arkhé x Mayura Station wagyu dinner
- When: Thursday August 8th
- Where: arkhé, 127 The Parade, Norwood, SA 5067
- Price: $180 per person
LANGHORNE CREEK CELLAR TREASURES | FRIDAY AUGUST 9 – SUNDAY AUGUST 11
From August 9th to 11th this year, the boutique wine region of Langhorne Creek, less than an hour from Adelaide, will host its highly anticipated Cellar Treasures festival. This three-day event promises to showcase the very best of the area’s award-winning vintages, delectable gourmet food, and live entertainment. And as someone who is a regular to this festival, I can assure you, it’s FILLED with actual treasures for your cellar. In addition to the wines so exclusive, you can only try and buy them at the cellar door, there are an array of other wonderful offerings worth checking out too.
- What: Langhorne Creek Cellar Treasures
- When: Friday August 9th, Saturday August 10th and Sunday August 11th
- Where: Langhorne Creek, various venues
- Price: Various
BOOTLEGGER’S GIN TASTING LUNCH | SATURDAY AUGUST 10
Prohibition Liquor Co is hosting a gin tasting lunch at their stylish Next Door Cocktail bar. For $65, they’ll be serving up a three-course meal designed to compliment the flavours of their award-winning gin, paired with a refreshing cocktail, a classic Gin & Tonic, and a rich gin liqueur. The menu has been crafted to enhance the botanicals in their spirits, all together offering a fabulous afternoon of great food, exceptional gin, and elegant comfort.
- What: Bootlegger’s Gin Tasting Lunch
- When: Saturday 10th August 12pm to 1:30pm
- Where: Prohibition Liquor Co, 22 Gilbert St, Adelaide SA 5000
- Price: $65
THE PENFOLDS COLLECTION 2024 AT KINGSFORD THE BAROSSA | SATURDAY AUGUST 10
Celebrate 180 years of Penfolds and The Penfolds Collection 2024 at Kingsford The Barossa; one of Australia’s finest luxury retreats located in one of the most historic wine producing regions in the country – the Barossa Valley. Join Penfolds Global Ambassador, Jamie Sach, for an intimate evening of fine wine and exceptional food. Your night will begin with welcome drinks and canapes by the fire at Peppertree Bar, before heading to the Underground Wine Cellar to enjoy a four-course meal paired with Collection highlights, including Reserve Bin A Chardonnay, RWT Bin 798 Barossa Valley Shiraz and Grange.
Finish the evening with a dessert and Grandfather Tawny moment in the Peppertree Bar Lounge.
- What: The Penfolds Collection 2024
- When: Saturday 10th August 5:30pm to 10pm
- Where: Kingsford The Barossa
- Price: $495 per ticket
DANDELION VINEYARDS | SATURDAY AUGUST 10
Dandelion Vineyards is hosting an exclusive Winemaker’s Long Table Lunch on Sunday, August 11th. This special event, held at the breathtaking Firehawk Farm in McLaren Vale, promises an immersive journey into the heart of Dandelion’s biodynamic practices and the unique terroir that shapes their wines. The 5-course lunch will feature a curated selection of six Firehawk Farm wines, including the award-winning Firehawk of McLaren Vale Shiraz 2022, which recently took home the Masters Medal at The Global Syrah Masters in London. You’ll have the opportunity to savour the complex aromas and flavours of these wines, while learning about the sustainable practices that make Dandelion Vineyards a leader in biodynamic viticulture.
- What: Winemaker’s Long Table Lunch – Firehawk Farm Exploration of Geology and Biodynamics
- When: Saturday August 10th from 11:30am, 12pm sit down
- Where: Dandelion Vineyards Wonder Room, 191 Chaffeys Road, McLaren Vale SA 5171
- Price: $180 per person
TWO CHEFS TWO WAYS DINNER | SATURDAY AUGUST 10
A Prayer For The Wild At Heart’s Two Chefs Two Ways dinner series, featuring renowned Chef Tom Tilbury and resident Head Chef Stéphane Brizard, will take place this Saturday August 10th. Guests will enjoy a unique dining experience as these two esteemed chefs showcase their distinctive styles. Tickets for the dinner are $129 per person, reserve your spot via their website.
- What: Two Chefs Two Ways Dinner
- When: Saturday August 10th
- Where: 44 Hurtle Square, Adelaide
- Price: $129 per person
ANTOJITOS LATINOS WINTER BBQ | SUNDAY AUGUST 11
Antojitos Latinos is excited to announce their next BBQ/Asado on Sunday August 11th. After months on the road with their food truck, the team is bringing back their traditional Latin American coal BBQ featuring mouthwatering cuts, fresh salads, and tasty sides. You asked for it, and now it’s here – don’t miss out!
- What: Antojitos Latinos Winter BBQ
- Where: 849 Main North Rd, Adelaide, SA, Australia, South Australia
- When: Sunday August 11th
- Facebook: Antojitos Latinos
Frequently Asked Question
What major events are happening in Adelaide this week?
This week in Adelaide, you can enjoy the SALA (South Australian Living Artists) Festival, which features open studios and street art tours across the city. Additionally, the McLaren Vale Winter Wine & Food Market on August 10th is a must-visit for food and wine enthusiasts (The Artisan Australia) (City of Adelaide).
Are there any family-friendly activities?
Yes, there are several family-friendly events, such as the Winter Weekends, offering free activities at various locations, including live music and interactive experiences for children (Experience Adelaide).
What cultural events are taking place?
Cultural highlights include the ongoing “Reimagining the Renaissance” exhibition and the “Misty Mountain, Shining Moon: Japanese Landscape Envisioned” at the Art Gallery of South Australia. Both exhibitions run through this week (The Artisan Australia) (Experience Adelaide).
Where can I catch live music in Adelaide?
Adelaide’s live music scene is buzzing with performances. You can catch “The Questions” at various venues or attend “Adelaide Arcade Unplugged” for a more intimate musical experience (AllEvents.in).
Are there any unique workshops or classes?
Yes, there are workshops like pottery classes at Urth Clay Studio and tufting classes where you can make your own rug. These provide a hands-on creative experience (AllEvents.in).
What sports events are happening?
For sports fans, AFL matches featuring Adelaide’s local teams are on the agenda this week, including games at the Adelaide Oval (Experience Adelaide).
Is there anything special for art lovers?
Art lovers can explore the various SALA Festival events, including the open studios and street art tours. The festival showcases a wide range of contemporary art across multiple venues (City of Adelaide).
These events showcase the diverse cultural, artistic, and recreational opportunities available in Adelaide this week.
Conclusion
This week in Adelaide is packed with a variety of events catering to all interests, whether you’re into art, music, family activities, or sports. From the vibrant SALA Festival showcasing local artists to live music performances and interactive workshops, there’s something for everyone. Families can enjoy free activities during Winter Weekends, while sports enthusiasts can catch the excitement at the Adelaide Oval. Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, Adelaide offers an enriching array of cultural and recreational activities this week, ensuring there’s never a dull moment in the city.