What's on in Adelaide - February 2019
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Aside from the Fringe Festival, it seems like it's a bit quiet in Adelaide between the Tour Down Under in January and 'Mad March' as it's affectionately known in Adelaide.
Never fear, the what's happening in February list is here! Even better, most of these events are free entry and family friendly.
Fringe Festival 2019 – 15th Feb – 17th Mar
The Fringe Festival opening night party is on Friday the 15th February from 6pm to 11pm and is a free, family-friendly event. It includes the Adelaide Night Markets on North Terrace, plenty of performances and the switching-on of the fringe's newest light projection project, Yabarra - Gathering of Light. The live performances run from 6 pm - 10 pm. Fringe opening night is always a great family night out.
Opening night highlights at Karrawirra Parri/River Torrens include:
Tindo Utpurndee (Sunset Ceremony) and
Yabarra - Gathering of Light .
Street Art Explosion
Each year the
Street Art Explosion program commissions Australia's best emerging and established artists to create large-scale murals across Adelaide's city and suburbs, contributing to Adelaide's international reputation as a vibrant and artistic city. Since 2016, Street Art Explosion has been responsible for the creation of 32 public murals across Adelaide – download the map
here and see if you can find them all!
RCC Fringe - 15th Feb – 17th Mar
RCC (ex-Royal Croquet Club) takes over the University of Adelaide. Party people should
check out Dusk Till Dawn on the maths lawns on Friday and Saturday nights during the Fringe. Free entry before 9pm.
Ambra Liqueurs Spritz Bar & Garden
It's all happening in Adelaide's western suburbs on the weekend of the 8th and the 9th of Feb. Check out this hip little party going on in Thebarton
here !
Laneway Festival – 8th Feb
St. Jerome's Laneway Festival has always been about presenting leading new artists and essential artists to follow. This year's line-up includes Aussie acts Baker Boy and Cosmo's Midnight, alongside other acts from all over the world. Unique locations, interesting layouts and eclectic young crowds set
Laneway Festival apart from the others. Laneway Festival Adelaide 2019 is again at Harts Mill, Port Adelaide.
Garden of Unearthly Delights
The garden takes over the parklands between Frome Road and North Terrace from 14th February to the 17th March. 'The Garden' as it's become known locally has been a bit of a parklands icon since its inception and incorporates food and show rides in amongst the multitude of Fringe Festival show venues dotted around the park. It's popular with families for its bustling carnival atmosphere and is open for families from 5pm to midnight. Longer hours apply for over 18's and on weekends and public holidays. Check the details
here .
Giant Ferris Wheel at Glenelg
Right on the foreshore in between Moseley Square and the jetty, this ferris wheel is huge! Take the family to watch the sunset and soak in the atmosphere of Australia's greatest beach! The Giant Ferris Wheel is open from 9.30am until 9:30pm every day until the 24th February. Tickets: $10
Chinese New Year Celebration
On Saturday 9th February Adelaide's Chinatown and the restaurant strip of Gouger Street come alive with celebrations to kick off the Chinese Lunar New Year. Check out the details
here .
Glenelg Sunset Markets
Brought to you by the team behind Gilles at the Grounds, the Glenelg Sunset Markets features local makers and artists in a grassroots market atmosphere. Check the details
here .
Moseley Beach Club
This lounge club on Glenelg Beach is designed along the lines of luxurious beach clubs in Europe and Asia. Come and enjoy fine food and drink on the sand amid the laidback summery atmosphere of Glenelg Beach.
Chilli Fest Willunga
An old Mclaren Vale favourite has grown into a new location and just keeps getting better! Come and celebrate all things chilli on the weekend of 9th and 10th Feb in Willunga. Get
all you need to know here .
Superloop Adelaide 500
Australia's greatest carnival of motorsports rolls into town and takes over Victoria Park and surrounds from the 28th Feb to the 3rd March.
Twilight Markets at 88 O'Connell
Talented makers and local business join in the second North Adelaide twilight market on Sat Feb 09 2019 from 2pm.
East End Unleashed
Rundle Street and the laneways around it are closed off to create a vibrant plaza full of activities throughout the Fringe Festival from the 15 February to the 16th March.
Read more here.
Ebenezer Place Night Markets
Part of East End Unleashed, and every Friday and Saturday night in February, head to Adelaide's best night market from 5:30pm until 10.30pm.
Read more here .
Fork on the Road Food Truck Festival
One of Adelaide's original city food truck festivals. This years event will be held at Kings Reserve Torrensville on Saturday 9th Feb from 5pm to 10pm.
Check out the vibes here .
Semaphore Heritage Walk
Join Brian Samuels on a walk through the streets of historic Semaphore. Meet at St Bede's Church car park for a 6:30 sharp start on the 20th February. Details and bookings
here .
Cancer Council SA: Adelaide Central Relay For Life
Join the thousands of Aussies taking part in the Cancer Council's Relay For Life this year to help in the fight against cancers. The relay is great fun for everyone!
You can still start or join a team in the Adelaide Central 2019 Relay on the 23rd and 24th Feb at Mile End Stadium.
Outdoor Cinema
Even though summer is fast coming to a close there are still some outdoor cinema experiences to be had around Adelaide this February. Check these out if you're nearby!
1. Lightsview Valentine's Day Outdoor Movie Night - Waterford Reserve Lightsview. Thu 14th February 2019, 7:30 pm sharp. Free popcorn and free valentine's gifts! Check details
here .
2. Klemzig Cinema in the Park – Klemzig Reserve. Sat 9th Feb and Fri 22nd Feb.
Details .
3. YAC's Movies in the Park 2019. Thorndon Park Reserve. Sat 9th Feb.
Details .
4.
Moonlight Cinema – Botanic Park. Until Feb 17th.
5. Civic Park outdoor cinema – Modbury. 8th Feb.
Details .
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