Here are some fun ways you can spend your time.
Photo: Tori Cianci
THURSDAY 03.10 // SONGS ARE SPELLS
The Wheatsheaf
Blurring the line between audience and performer, Songs Are Spells presents Aisha Winter, Effie Isobel, Sofia Menguita, and Sunspots as they share songs and stories in conversation with gig-goers. Expect a night of incantation, song circling, and a deeper level of connection.
THURSDAY 03.10 – SATURDAY 05.10 // THE LEFTOVERS
Adelaide Festival Centre
Motus Collective presents The Leftovers – a genre-defying contemporary dance work with an all-South Australian cast and crew. It marries choreography, evocative music, and life-sized sculptures to create an unparalleled theatrical experience.
FRIDAY 04.10 – SATURDAY 05.10 // HALAL FOOD FEST
Victoria Square
Billed as Australia’s largest dedicated Halal food festival, the two-day event showcases flavours from over 30 countries. Local vendors will offer authentic dishes ranging from Indonesian to Palestinian to Korean, catering to culinary diversity from 1130am to 10pm.
SATURDAY 05.10 // URBAN COCKTAIL TRAIL
West End
A collection of bars in West End will shake and pour specialty concoctions for Urban Cocktail Trail. Tickets include drink vouchers redeemable along the self-guided trail, which stops off at Clever Little Tailor, Pink Moon Saloon, and Leigh Street Luggage, among other favourite bars.
SATURDAY 05.10 // LOST FILES 002
In Studio + Cafe
Lost Files brings a night of performances spanning alternative trap, hyper pop, and rap, featuring Baakio, Xanephine, ethanrip, Arxhie Low, and more — hosted by dhan1, mp4oscar, and Shabani’s World.
SATURDAY 05.10 – SUNDAY 06.10 // SPACE JAMS
Alma’s Hem
A bit out of the city, Space Jams brings together music, art, and camping. With 18 performances across two stages, the lineup of homegrown talent includes The Empty Threats, Mane, Dustyn, and many more, with art installations to see across the weekend.
SUNDAY 06.10 // ADELAIDE FARMERS MARKET TURNS 18
Adelaide Showground
For nearly two decades, Adelaide Farmers Market has created a space for connecting people with local producers. Celebrate its 18th birthday with free entertainment, cake, and the usual endless tastings on offer.
SUNDAY 06.10 // HALLOWEEN MARKET
The Gator Club
Vegan café, The Gator Club, celebrates Halloween early with a market day. Pop by from 9am to 2pm for specialty drinks, including pumpkin spice latte, plenty of treats, and a collection of artisan stalls stocked with jewellery, vintage clothing, art, and ceramics.
SUNDAY 06.10 // GRÜNERPALOOZA
Hills Collide
Join Adelaide Hills winemaker, Hills Collide, at its new Summertown home for a celebration of all things Güner Veltliner for Grünerpalooza. Taste five vintages of Hills Collide Grü alongside iconic hills and Austrian producers. From 11am to 9pm.
SUNDAY 06.10 // LOC PIZZA PARTY
LOC Bottle Bar
Hindmarsh Square bottle bar, LOC, knows how to spend a long weekend – with music, wine, and pizza pies. Chef Seth Gates and friends will have food sorted while DJ Brigitte soundtracks the afternoon.
SUNDAY 06.10 // SPRING FLING ‘24
Ancient World
Happy Station collective delivers a springtime jamboree. Headliner Bored Lord hails from California, bringing selections that pack “the heaviest and dreamiest punch,” with local superstars Research Project, know.clu, and more on support.
SUNDAY 06.10 // PERCOLATE
Sugar
On Labour Day Eve, Desire Dance Club welcomes London-based heavy hitter Pearson Sound for techno, breaks, and deep dance floor curveballs. Eluize, Pierre Honey, and andre 3k, among others, are on warm up and cool down duties.