From stunning coastlines to rolling desert plains, South Australia is known for its natural and unspoilt beauty. Yet SA is also known for its many festivals, with the state capital Adelaide often referred to as Festival City. From popular festivals in SA’s historic wine regions to the global celebration of world music that is WOMADelaide, there are many events that make SA an exciting place to visit. So let’s look at some of the most popular events in SA that no visitor would want to miss.
Adelaide Cabaret Festival is a grand affair with over three hundred artists who participate in over two hundred performances over the festival's two weeks. The annual arts festival that features cabaret as its main art form is held in June annually.
Illuminate Adelaide is a light show that brightens the streets of the city during the winter months. The event that lasts for two weeks celebrates innovation in light and art, various genres of music, the art of different forms, technology, and light. It is held in the Adelaide Botanic Garden.
Multiple towns across the state of South Australia in ADELAIDE, SA
The South Australian Living Artists festival, known as the SALA festival, is a visual art festival to celebrate artists in the Southern Australian region. The local artists hold artwork exhibitions in various venues, including galleries, cafes, famous restaurants and even the cemetery. Artists who use multiple mediums and produce different art forms showcase their artwork in the August-based event.