Things to do
Things to do in Adelaide
There is always something on in Adelaide. This is our live guide to the best things to do in Adelaide: today's events, what is on this weekend, and the markets, live music, exhibitions, food and family days out worth your time. Every listing is checked against its source and refreshed through the day, so you are seeing what is actually on rather than a stale calendar.
Below you will find upcoming events grouped by category, plus quick links to this weekend's plans, the best of Adelaide, and our in-depth local guides from The Daily Adelaide.
Event
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ADELAIDE - FY26 Accounting Benchmarking Roadshow by Dashboard Insights
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Governing at the Speed of AI: Tension-Informed Decision Making
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Boardroom Business Luncheon with Angela Grogan and Leah Baylis
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Splash Inn 009 - Inside the Laos Cave Rescue with Josh Richards
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WINE AUSTRALIA GLOBAL MARKET UPDATE 2026, From insights to market impact
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FRIDAY 14 AUGUST | MYST ADL | HEADRUSH + FULL LINEUP
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Wild Faaji: Seasons Adelaide | Afro House, Afrobeats & Amapiano
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Masterclass Series | Sleep Your Way to Peak Performance - Improve Your Life
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Resilience in Business
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RCW: Heavy is the Crown
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THE POWER OF COLOUR - SALA Exhibition Opening 27 Aug 6-8pm
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Adelaide River Market Days
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ABCARA SYMPOSIUM 2026
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The Three Ages of Sasha
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Souled Out Saturday at Horizons Cocktail Lounge | 29th August
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ADL | Hydrogen & Power-to-X Forum
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KT Wines + Peglidis 20 Year Celebration
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Fathers Day | Bites & Brews | High Tea Dad Style
More to explore
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Adelaide Central Market: What to Buy, When to Go and How to Navigate
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Best Coffee in Adelaide: Specialty Cafes and Roasters
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Best Day Trips from Adelaide: Wine Country, Coast and Hills
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Best Yoga Studios in Adelaide: Classes for Every Level
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Dining on Gouger Street Adelaide: A Guide to the City's Food Strip
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Free Things to Do in Adelaide: Culture, Parks and the Beach
Things to do in Adelaide: your questions
What are the best things to do in Adelaide?
- Start with Adelaide's signature places, then work through what is on right now. The guide below groups every upcoming event by category, so you can jump straight to live music, arts and exhibitions, food and markets, or family and community days out. For curated picks, see our best of Adelaide lists and local guides.
What is on in Adelaide this weekend?
- Our This Weekend guide pulls together the events running Friday to Sunday in Adelaide, from gigs and markets to exhibitions and family activities. It updates daily as new events are confirmed, so check back through the week as the weekend fills out.
What are some free things to do in Adelaide?
- Plenty of what is on in Adelaide costs nothing to attend. Look for events tagged free in the listings below, and remember that many of the city's parks, markets, galleries and public spaces are free to enjoy any day of the week.
What can you do in Adelaide when it is raining?
- Rainy days are made for the indoors. Galleries, museums, indoor markets, cinemas and long lunches all work when the weather turns. Browse the arts and food sections in the guide below to find something on under cover.
What are the best things to do in Adelaide with kids?
- Look to the family and community categories below for kid-friendly events, along with markets, school-holiday programs and outdoor spaces. Most are low cost or free, and we flag booking details where a ticket is needed.
How often is this Adelaide events guide updated?
- Every day. New events are ingested and verified against their source continuously, and past events drop off automatically, so the guide always reflects what is genuinely coming up in Adelaide.