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Public listings checked 25/10/2026. Dates use each event’s local time. Check organiser details before travelling.

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76 matching events listed in the next 60 days. Admission prices are shown where supplied.

Festivals & Fairs

Adelaide Parklands Guided Walk - SW Park Lands off Anzac Highway

Sun, 13 Dec, 9:30 am ACDT

Adelaide · Free admission

Explore the trail less travelled. Off the tourist track, this is a corner of your Adelaide Park Lands with secrets. Two different locations, used by netballers for almost 90 years, some past and future re-greening sites, a creek, and seasonal waterhole, alongside an indigenous "Safer Place to Gather" and hidden dirt trails favoured by cross-country cyclists. Children are very welcome. Dogs are also welcome, but please keep them on a lead.

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Live Music & Concerts

Adelaide Town Hall Christmas Concert

Wed, 16 Dec, 12:00 am ACDT

Adelaide · Free admission

Celebrate the spirit of the season with a joyful Christmas Sing-Along featuring the Australian Girls Choir, renowned for their angelic voices and inspirational performances across the globe. From national tours to sharing the stage with Hugh Jackman, their talent and charm captivate audiences of all ages. Bring your family, your friends, and your Christmas spirit, and sing along with us to your favourite carol classics. All are welcome, and best of all, it's free!

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Live Music & Concerts

Carols in the Pub 2026 – Windmill Hotel

Sun, 20 Dec, 6:30 pm ACDT

Prospect · Free admission

For the first time, Carols in the Pub comes to Windmill Hotel in Prospect on Sunday 20 December 2026, bringing the City of Prospect community together for a free, family-friendly evening of live Christmas carols and festive cheer. From 6:30pm to 9pm, families and friends can enjoy much-loved Christmas classics, festive favourites and plenty of opportunities to sing along in the Windmill Hotel's Beer Garden. Visitors can book a table for dinner before the celebrations begin, making an evening of it with family and friends in the relaxed, open-air Beer Garden. This free community event will also raise funds for Wellness Sisters, a South Australian charity supporting women and families affected by cancer. With free parking and an accessible venue, it's a wonderful opportunity for locals and visitors to gather, enjoy the festive atmosphere and celebrate Christmas in the heart of Prospect. Bookings highly recommended.

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Food & Drink

La Boca's Christmas Lunch Surf & Turf

Thu, 24 Dec, 1:30 pm ACDT

Adelaide · Free admission

Gather family and friends in the heart of Adelaide CBD for a Christmas celebration unlike any other! Feast on premium South Australian seafood, bold Argentinian Asado cooked over fire, festive desserts and a beverage package included! Settle in for a feast that brings together the best of land and sea! Enjoy fresh Coffin Bay oysters, Spencer Gulf king prawns and blue swimmer crabs before indulging in La Boca's signature Argentinian Asado, featuring fire-grilled Wagyu, lamb, pork belly and turkey cooked over open flames. Multiple sessions available over Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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