South Australia is often called the 鈥楩estival State鈥�, and Adelaide itself is a , so you鈥檙e guaranteed to encounter some of the city鈥檚 vibrant arts and culture scene during your time here.
The best time to experience this is during 鈥楳ad March鈥�, when a number of festivals run concurrently. The biggest and most well-known is the , the world鈥檚 second-largest annual arts festival. The Fringe takes Adelaide by storm, with pop-up theatres, street performers, live music, circus, comedy and magic shows spread across the city. At the same time, you can head to the , which celebrates opera, cabaret, classical music and theatre. The festival brings the world of music, arts and dance to .
At other points during the year, you鈥檒l also find , which showcases the best theatre, dance, music and cultural events from across Asia, complete with a food market and Moon Lantern Parade; , a festival for all things food; the , an annual carnival and agricultural show, , celebrating the best of local wine and food; and , with its incredible cosplay competition.
Adelaide is a hub of arts and culture.
As a , music, culture and creativity are deeply ingrained in Adelaide's DNA. With a world-class arts scene, cultural heritage museums and vibrant city attractions, there鈥檚 plenty for you to see and do in Adelaide. Here are a few must-experience Adelaide attractions:
If you'd like to try something different, to discover insights to hidden gems and treasured favourites that add to the rich and unique culture of Adelaide.
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Adelaide has a lively food and wine scene making the city a
Adelaide is home to over 900 restaurants, pubs and caf茅s, and is home to the , one of the largest undercover markets in the Southern Hemisphere. Renowned for its diverse dining scene, the region offers everything from cozy cafes for a quick bite to upscale restaurants perfect for a celebratory meal.
The fertile soil of the Adelaide Plains on which Adelaide sits has always meant an abundance of fresh produce for the Adelaide caf茅 and restaurant scene. Not only is the food award winning, our chefs and restaurants are being acclaimed around the world.
No matter your budget and your tastes, you鈥檒l be sure to find food you love in Adelaide.
