Mark your diaries, there’s a city-wide festival returning to town next month that is celebrating all things health and wellbeing.
From forest bathing at the Adelaide Zoo to meditation at the Museum, WellFest Adelaide 2022 will celebrate wellbeing in all shapes and sizes and shine a light on Adelaide as an emerging destination for health and wellness.
The hotly anticipated festival is back for its second year and the Adelaide Economic Development Agency (AEDA) promises to deliver a jam-packed calendar of events and activations.
The festival kicks off on Friday 7 October with a month-long calendar of world-class events and activations in collaboration with local businesses set to inspire your inner zen.
The WellFest Adelaide program includes an impressive line-up of mindful and wellbeing experiences including Sound Bath Soul Sessions and Introduction to Journaling with Pencraft.
AEDA Managing Director Ian Hill is excited about the upcoming WellFest Adelaide program.
“AEDA is proud to deliver a unique program of wellbeing events and further stimulate Adelaide’s economy by encouraging visitation and economic activity with a focus on the six pillars of wellbeing identified by McKinsey and Company in research conducted in 2021 – health, fitness, nutrition, appearance, sleep & mindfulness,” Mr Hill said.
“Our aspiration is for WellFest Adelaide to be what South by Southwest (SXSW) is for Austin. That’s our vision. We have continued to expand on the success of the inaugural event, as we envisage WellFest Adelaide being another jewel in the crown of South Australia’s world-class suite of festivals, and a global destination in wellbeing.
“Adelaide is one of most liveable cities in the world offering transformative and engaging wellbeing experiences, and we want city users and visitors alike to be part of the festivities.”
Along with other city businesses offering their own series of events, there are a few standout events that you should definitely check out.
Friday 7 October
WellFest Adelaide Arts and Wellbeing Forum, discussing the positive effects of arts and creativity on mental health and wellbeing.
Friday 14 October
WellFest Adelaide Leaders’ Luncheon – Health and Wellbeing in the Changing Urban Environment with keynote speaker financial expert, Effic Zahos.
Saturday 22 October
Rundle Mall’s Biggest Yoga Session.
In true wellness fashion, AEDA has decided to support Beyond Blue by donating the full ticket price charged for Rundle Mall’s Biggest Yoga Session to the charity.
WellFest Adelaide 2022 will be held from Friday 7 October until Sunday 30 October.
Visit www.wellfest.com.au to book tickets and to view the full program.
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