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Public listings checked 25/10/2026. Dates use each event’s local time. Check organiser details before travelling.
Explore Adelaide, its coastal suburbs and nearby Adelaide Hills destinations such as Hahndorf and Stirling. Each listing shows its locality to help you plan your day.
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159 matching events listed in the next 60 days. Admission prices are shown where supplied.
Festivals & Fairs
Sun, 1 Nov, 2:00 pm ACDT
Adelaide · Free admission
Come along to the Adelaide City Libraries' Lego Club and let your imaginations run wild. Held at the City Library every Sunday. No bookings required. Lego Club is suitable for ages four and over. Please note children 10 and under will need to be accompanied by an adult.
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Live Music & Concerts
Sun, 1 Nov, 2:00 pm ACDT
Port Adelaide · Free admission
Welcome to Burlesque World! Where Emcees host shows from beyond the grave, petty disputes are resolved through cartoon violence and burlesque justice is metered out via audience participation. Remember kids: The ultimate burlesque punishment is an empty room with fluorescent lighting..... This roleplay-come-game-show blends classic whodunnit dinner theatre, vaudeville, and social deduction TTRPGs. Each week features a unique mystery constructed collaboratively by the cast via a bespoke tabletop roleplay game. Can you figure out WHO? WHAT? and WEAR? of this most heinous of burlesque crimes? Prizes awarded for both brains and moxie - costumes highly encouraged Please Note: No entry is permitted to the venue prior to stated session time ***Accessibility Info*** Our venue is fully mobility aid accessible and has an accessible bathroom. Service animals welcome - please give us a heads up. Seated cabaret style on padded vinyl chairs with backrest Gluten free, Vegan and alcohol free options available Folks who may struggle to hear a conversation over ambient noise or read text on a printed clue should bring a friend to help them - please email us for a complimentary ticket at deliciouslydivergent@gmail.com We have a firm choose your own level of audience participation policy. How-to-play info available on our website
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Classes & Workshops
Sun, 1 Nov, 2:00 pm ACDT
Goodwood · From $100
One-Off Pottery Session, Ages 8 to 99. This two and half-hour social clay session is full of fun, laughter, and positivity. You're encouraged to fully embrace the process and allow it to heal your mind and soul. They will walk you through simple yet creative steps to create your own ceramic piece. They will process your work for you after the workshop to make it food-safe and waterproof. Perfect bonding time for families, friends, and couples. No Experience is needed.
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Food & Drink
Sun, 1 Nov, 2:00 pm ACDT
Stirling · From $185
Taste your way around Thailand at Sticky Rice Cooking School while learning how to prepare slow-cooked aromatic duck, discover why betel leaves make an easy yet wow-factor Thai starter, and master everyone's favourite – crispy pork belly with homemade pounded red curry paste (no jars here!). Menu Sautéed prawns with roasted peanuts wrapped in betel leaves with a coconut and shrimp paste dressing. Twice-cooked tamarind pork belly with green paw paw and apple slaw. Stir-fried beef with Kaffir lime and Thai eggplant – using a handmade red curry paste (made in-class) to create a fragrant Thai beef stir fry enhanced with kaffir lime. Braised master stock duck – meltingly tender duck infused with cinnamon, star anise, and mandarin. Mango Sorbet
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Live Music & Concerts
Sun, 1 Nov, 7:00 pm ACDT
Hindmarsh · From $79.9
Morgan Jay, a musician and comedian based in Los Angeles, is bringing his 'The Goofy Guy Tour' to Adelaide Entertainment Centre's Theatre on Sunday, 1 November 2026. Morgan has made appearances on MTV's Wild'n'Out, NBC, and Comedy Central, and was a 2023 Just For Laughs New Face. First generation American, he takes his musical influences from his Brazilian and Italian background and 90's upbringing. Morgan got his start in New York where he attended the Tisch School of the Arts while at the same time doing stand up in the backrooms and bars of the alternative New York comedy scene. As an actor, Morgan just wrapped production on Joey Power's upcoming feature, Love Language, alongside Chloe Grace Moretz & Anthony Ramos and can be seen in STICK opposite Owen Wilson & Marc Maron for Apple TV+ and NBC's St Denis Medical. Morgan is also the star of J Pinder's action-comedy Cotton Candy Bubble Gum, which will premiere at SXSW 2025 in the Narrative Spotlight section.
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Food & Drink
Tue, 3 Nov, 12:00 am ACDT
Adelaide · Check price with organiser
Join Garçon Bleu, Sofitel Adelaide, for an elegant Melbourne Cup Lunch celebrating exceptional dining, race day excitement and good company. Enjoy a four-course menu featuring premium ingredients, paired with a three-hour beverage package of selected wines, beer, cider and non-alcoholic beverages. Watch the race live on screen, take part in the Melbourne Cup sweeps, a silent auction and dress to impress for our Best Dressed competition.
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Food & Drink
Tue, 3 Nov, 12:00 am ACDT
Adelaide · From $199
This Melbourne Cup, join us at The Kitchen for an unforgettable race day in partnership with SALIFE Magazine and the Jodi Lee Foundation. Enjoy a glass of bubbles on arrival before settling in for a four-course feast with curated beverage pairings, with a portion of proceeds supporting the Jodi Lee Foundation and its mission to prevent and detect bowel cancer early. Fashion icon Emma Riemersma will host Fashions Off the Field, with fabulous prizes up for grabs, including a luxurious stay at Eos by SkyCity and dining experiences across SkyCity venues. The race that stops the nation will be broadcast live throughout the venue, so you can enjoy all the action while celebrating in style Dress to impress and make a day of it at The Kitchen this Melbourne Cup.
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Food & Drink
Tue, 3 Nov, 12:00 am ACDT
Adelaide · Check price with organiser
The race might be over, but the afternoon is just getting started. Make your way to SOL Rooftop and keep the Melbourne Cup festivities going with an afternoon of drinks, bites and live DJ sets overlooking Adelaide.Your ticket includes a SOL Spritz on arrival and roaming canapés, with a $20 signature cocktail menu and live DJ setting the soundtrack from afternoon into evening. Whether you're joining them after Melbourne Cup at The Kitchen or heading straight to SOL, dress to impress and settle in for a rooftop celebration worth staying out for.
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Food & Drink
Tue, 3 Nov, 12:00 pm ACDT
Adelaide · From $145
Melbourne Cup Vardon Avenue 2026 Gather your crew and indulge in a lavish 3-course shared lunch menu with a glass of Pol Roger on arrival. Catch the race day action on screen as it unfolds, place your bets with our on-site bookie, and soak up the unbeatable Vardon atmosphere with a live DJ set. Additional beverage will be available for purchase throughout the event. Entree Stracciatella, heirloom tomato, basil, balsamic vinegar Cured salmon, creme fraiche, crispy capers, blood orange & merlot dressing Main Jamaican jerk chicken, pineapple salsa, jus Picanha (Rump Cap), Brazilian vinaigrette Sides Garden salad, lemon and mustard dressing Fries chicken salt, aioli Roasted carrots, macadamia cream, sage, pangratatto Dessert Self-serve station including tarts, brownies, profiteroles and more Please ensure to include guest names and dietary requirements when booking. If you have any queries, please email functions@eastendcellars.com.au.
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Food & Drink
Tue, 3 Nov, 12:00 pm ACDT
Adelaide · From $65
The Guardsman brings friends and colleagues together for a Melbourne Cup luncheon in the heart of Adelaide Railway Station, in partnership with See Differently. Guests can enjoy a two-course lunch featuring a sharing entrée and main, accompanied by a glass of house wine or a soft drink. Live race coverage on the big screens keeps the afternoon's action in view. Set within the historic railway station, The Guardsman offers a central Adelaide setting for an afternoon of racing, food and good company.
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Classes & Workshops
Tue, 3 Nov, 12:30 pm ACDT
Adelaide · Free admission
Hear from artists of Leaves: Eco-Anxiety in a series of conversations exploring their practices and works in the exhibition. For this session, hear from exhibiting artists Alycia Bennett and Florian Cinco, who will discuss the creation of their installation which combines a leafblower with a Filipino-style custom-made sound system and karaoke machine, which they will demonstrate. Feature Image: 1: Alycia Bennett (2023), 'Anoname' 2: Alycia Bennett Florian Cinco & Mark Valenzula, 'Buy 1 Take 1'
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Food & Drink
Tue, 3 Nov, 1:00 pm ACDT
Adelaide · Check price with organiser
Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at The District with live racing, food, drinks and the chance to take part in a sweepstake. The District is keeping things simple, with free entry and a $29 Melbourne Cup food and drink deal. Head to the bar on the day and purchase the deal to receive a meal, beer and entry into the Melbourne Cup sweepstake. Watch the race on The District's massive 20-metre video wall or opt for the Brew Bar screen. Either way, you'll be right in the middle of the race-day atmosphere. No fancy dress code. No fuss. Just good vibes, good food and good company. Book your table today to secure your spot at The District this Melbourne Cup Day.
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