While we’re all pretty devastated that the mad March season is now coming to an end, we’re also super pumped for all the events that are set to hit Adelaide in April.
In fact, April is fast becoming one of the state’s busiest months with its fair share of festivals, music gigs, and sports extravaganzas. We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 events happening around South Australia this coming April, so you can get ahead and start planning now!
Don’t forget you can find all the cool events coming up in April so easily in our FREE app, and they’re also in our event calendar and the what’s on section of our website. But, now you’re here, plan your week ahead with the events listed below.
Vintage & Vinyl | April 5
Sidewood Estate is bringing back its vibrant annual event, Vintage & Vinyl, to celebrate the 2025 vintage with top-notch wine, great food, and a live DJ. On Saturday, April 5th, the Sidewood team is inviting guests to celebrate the year’s vintage with a lively afternoon packed with festivities in its beautiful Hahndorf dwelling.
The party will kick off at 11am and go right through ’til 5pm. The day will be full of adults-only food and wine delights. Plus, there are a whole lot of activities on offer designed for friendly competition between guests.
Vintage & Vinyl
Where: Sidewood Estate, 6 River Road Hahndorf SA 5245
When: April 5th
For more information, click here.
Yiasou Adelaide Greek Festival | April 5 – 6
The Yiasou Adelaide Greek Festival is coming to Bonython Park in April 2025, and it’s going to be the largest Greek celebration the city has seen in years, with organisers pulling out all the stops. Over the first weekend of April, expect two exciting days packed with Greek culture, delicious food, music, and plenty of Greek spirit!
Yiasou Adelaide Greek Festival
Where: Bonython Park
When: Saturday April 5th and Sunday April 6th
For more information, click here.
Barossa Airshow | April 6
Located in the flourishing heart of the Barossa Valley, the Rowland Flat Airfield is set to be the host of 2025’s highly anticipated Barossa Airshow which is set to be the perfect day out for thrill seekers and families alike.
A diverse cast of aerobatic talent is set to grace the airfield with experienced local pilots and numerous aircraft displays. The airshow will also be home to generous food and beverage offerings, with plenty of local stalls.
Barossa Airshow
Where: Rowland Flat Airstrip, Krondorf SA 5352
When: April 6th
For more information, click here.
Cyndi Lauper farewell tour | April 10
Legendary pop icon Cyndi Lauper is coming down under for her farewell “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” tour with special guests and Aussie Pop Duo The Veronicas. And don’t worry Adelaide will get the chance to show their true colours as the tour hits major cities across including Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Newcastle and Perth in April 2025.
Cyndi will be performing in Adelaide on April 10th!
Cyndi Lauper 2025 Farewell Tour
Where: Adelaide Entertainment Centre
When: Thursday 10th April
For more information, click here.
Gather Round | April 10 – 13
Heading back for its third year, the AFL’s Gather Round will showcase South Australia in a four-day festival. The whole state is coming alive with events, pop-up bars, entertainment and more to celebrate the “festival of footy” in our great state.
The Adelaide Oval will serve as the focal point for the event, showcasing all 18 clubs competing in South Australia from April 10th until the 13th. The Norwood Oval and the Barossa Park will each host two matches.
Gather Round
Where: Around SA
When: April 10th – 13th
For more information, click here.
Electric Island | April 12
Adelaide’s coastline will welcome an international wave of electronic music as Glenelg Beach hosts Electric Island on April 12th, promising a brand new festival experience to rival the beach party scenes reminiscent of Ibiza and Bali.
With tickets selling fast, don’t miss this one-date-only festival featuring an unforgettable lineup including Duke Dumont, Hayden James, and more.
Electric Island
Where: Glenelg Beach
When: Saturday 12th April
For more information, click here.
Norwood Food & Wine Festival | April 13
The Norwood Food & Wine Festival is back as a part of the the electrifying AFL Gather Round extravaganza! It will bring the ultimate fusion of food, wine, entertainment and footy to The Parade, Norwood.
Big screens will broadcast AFL matches, ensuring no one misses out on the action. Plus, the precinct’s local bars, cafes and restaurants will be joined by some of the state’s best wine, beer and spirit producers for an afternoon of festivities in true South Australian style.
Norwood Food & Wine
Where: The Parade, Norwood
When: Sunday, 13th April
For more information, click here.
Salt Festival | April 18 – 27
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Over the ten days, Salt Festival offers an incredible program of performances, workshops, feasts and talks on the Southern Eyre Peninsula.
Whether you are a lover of seafood, fine music, or theatre or want to try to create something with one of the workshops, there is something for everyone at Salt Festival.
Salt Festival
Where: 66 Tasman Terrace, Port Lincoln, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia, 5606
When: April 18th – 27th
For more information, click here.
Barossa Vintage Festival 2025 | April 23 – 27
The Barossa Vintage Festival is one of the longest-running, large-scale regional events in Australia. It’s an open-access cultural festival celebrating the food, wine, arts, exploration, heritage and community of Barossa.
This year, expect a program of 85+ wine and food events, with grape stomping competitions, over-flowing markets, live music in a vineyard ambience, and more!
Barossa Vintage Festival
Where: Across the Barossa
When: April 23rd to 27th
For more information, click here.
SA Wooden Boat Festival | April 26 – 27
This year the SA Wooden Boat Festival is sailing back to Goolwa, ready to dock at the historic River Port for another jam-packed year of action.
Held on the 26th and 27th of April, the festival will have something to keep everyone entertained. From historic paddle steamers, sailing races, and maritime displays, to art trails, markets, and food and wine, this isn’t just your average festival.
SA Wooden Boat Festival
Where: Goolwa Wharf Precinct, Goolwa, Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia, 5214
When: 26th and 27th of April
For more information, click here.
NOTABLE MENTIONS
- Hains & Co’s Decade of Thanks | April 5
- Gather Round #Star@TheStrath | April 10
- Sister Act the Musical | Until April 19
- Cook with Nona & Chef at Lou’s by Horizon | April 27
- Gathered Market in the Mall | April 27
- Bottomless Sunday Sessions at AMBRA Spirits | Every Sunday in April
- Treasures of the Viking Age | Whole month
Looking for more to do in April? Check out our calendar and what’s on section for more!
Think we missed something? Let us know at [email protected]
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