Image: Parachilna Outback Beer Fest
If you’re looking to get out and about in Adelaide this week, then you’ve come to the right place.
From five course meals and library openings to ABBA tribute shows and an outback beer festival, we’re pretty sure there’s something for everyone this week.
Enjoy!
Fire & Feast at The Kitchen
This winter, The Kitchen at SkyCity Adelaide is turning up the heat with Fire & Feast – a limited-season dining experience celebrating the art of cooking with fire. Expect flame-grilled dishes, indulgent sharing centrepieces, winter cocktails, mulled wine and immersive fire projections, all just steps from Illuminate Adelaide.
When: 1 July – 22 August, Tuesday to Saturday
Where: The Kitchen, SkyCity Adelaide
For more, click here.
Small Business Week 2026 | August 17-21
South Australian business owners can spend five days learning, networking and picking up practical advice when Small Business Week 2026 takes over Adelaide and regional SA this August.
Running from Monday, August 17 to Friday, August 21, the statewide program features workshops, expos, networking sessions and online events covering everything from AI and digital marketing to raising capital, employing staff, exporting and commercial leases.
The week kicks off with the Small Business Expo at the Adelaide Convention Centre, where 9News Finance Editor Chris Kohler will discuss the economic trends affecting Australian businesses. A panel of South Australian business owners will also share their experiences of adapting and growing, while more than 20 organisations will be on hand to connect businesses with support and services.
Small Business Week 2026
When: Monday, August 17 to Friday, August 21, 2026
Where: Various locations across Adelaide and regional South Australia, plus online
For more, click here.
La Grande Tavola | August 19
Burnside Village ambassador and acclaimed wine writer Nick Ryan will answer that question at La Grande Tavola, an immersive food and wine masterclass hosted at Eccoci Ristorante on Wednesday 19 August.
The event pairs a bespoke five-course degustation with a series of considered wine pairings. Each course will present an Italian wine from its grape variety’s home region alongside an Australian wine of that same grape, inviting guests to taste how place, climate and craft can transform a familiar variety into something entirely new.
When: Wednesday 19 August, 6.30pm to 9pm
Where: Eccoci Ristorante, Ground Floor in the Luxury Precinct, Burnside Village
Price: $220
For more, click here
The Flaming Sambucas ABBA Tribute Show | August 20
With authentic costuming and a little crowd participation, The Flaming Sambucas adhere meticulously to the exquisite music of Benny and Bjorn, as they play all the greatest hits of the famous Swedish supergroup ABBA.
Following an original story telling manner, guests will enjoy hit after hit including Waterloo, Ring Ring, Money Money Money and many more.
Settle in for an evening of pure joy as The Flaming Sambucas bring to Luciano’s their nationally acclaimed “Abba Gold” Show. (Limited Ticket Release).
When: Thursday 20th August, 7pm for 8pm start
Where: Luciano’s on the Marina
For tickets, click here.
Carrick Hill Antique Reveal | August 21
If you’ve ever wandered through an antique shop convinced you’ve spotted a hidden treasure, this is your chance to put your instincts to the test.
The Friends of Carrick Hill are bringing back their popular Antique Reveal fundraising evening this August, inviting guests to discover the fascinating world of antiques while helping preserve one of South Australia’s most treasured historic homes.
Held in The Pavilion at Carrick Hill on Friday, August 21st, the interactive event challenges guests to identify which of three seemingly similar antiques is “Good, Better or Best”, with each item carrying a very different value.
When: Friday, August 21st, 7pm to 10:30pm
Where: The Pavilion, Carrick Hill, 46 Carrick Hill Drive, Springfield
Price: $30
For more information, click here.
True Crime Festival Victor Harbor | August 21-23
Calling all amateur and super sleuths! The ultimate gathering of true crime enthusiasts is coming to Victor Harbour for the inaugural True Crime Festival this August.
Hosted by investigative journalist and true crime podcast host Bryan Littlely – whose SLEEPERS podcast has attracted more than 100,000 downloads since its launch in August last year – the bone-chilling three-day festival combines live podcasting, movies, presentations and bookstore appearances from some of the country’s top true crime experts.
When: Friday 21 August – Sunday 23 August, 2026
Where: Main Street precinct Victor Harbor
For more information or to book tickets, click here.
Parachilna Outback Beer Festival | August 21-23
This August, Parachilna Outback Beer Fest is heading to Prairie Hotel at the edge of the Flinders Ranges, and honestly, it sounds like a combination that was just meant to be.
Over three days, you can expect a jam-packed weekend celebrating the very best of regional South Australia’s craft beer scene.
On Friday, August 21, the festival kicks off with an opening-night long-table dinner celebration. Hosted by Pikes Beer Company and Parachilna Brew Project, the dinner promises a “thoughtfully curated multi-course menu” complete with beer pairings, and is being billed as “the perfect entry point for beer enthusiasts looking to deepen their appreciation of craft beer and the people behind it”.
Where: Prairie Hotel
When: August 21–23
For more information, click here.
Hansel & Gretel | August 21 -29
Forget the sugar-coated fairy tale you remember from childhood. This August, State Opera South Australia is bringing a darker, more daring version of Hansel & Gretel to Adelaide, transforming the beloved Brothers Grimm story into a powerful operatic experience.
Taking over Her Majesty’s Theatre from August 21st to 29th, Engelbert Humperdinck’s work will be reimagined by acclaimed director Constantine Costi in a genre-bending production which will uncover the sinister secrets lurking beneath one of the world’s most famous fairy tales.
Where: Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide
When: August 21st to 29th
Tickets: $35 to $199
For more information, click here.
Eastern Eats | August 22
Beefacres Reserve will come alive with food, music and culture when Eastern Eats returns to Windsor Gardens this August.
The free, family-friendly festival celebrates the diversity of Asian culture across the City of PAE, with a huge range of food vendors alongside live music, DJs, drumming and dance performances. Visitors can also get hands-on with lantern making, origami, mahjong and woodblock printing, catch cooking demonstrations and see a community-created lantern display light up the reserve.
When: Saturday, August 22, 4pm to 8:30pm
Where: Beefacres Reserve, 14 Pittwater Drive, Windsor Gardens
Cost: Free
For more, click here.
Fire & Tide | August 22
If you’re looking to see out winter in style, there’s a seaside event with fire pits, great food and a stunning heritage setting that has your August plans sorted.
On Saturday, August 22nd, Fort Largs Eatery & Market will come to life after dark, with Fire & Tide transforming into a cosy winter gathering filled with local food, live music, artisan makers and plenty of reasons to linger long after the sun goes down.
Running from 4pm until 10pm, the free community event invites locals to rug up, gather their favourite people and explore one of Adelaide’s most fascinating heritage sites while enjoying an evening of food, music and entertainment.
When: Saturday, August 22, 4pm to 10pm
Where: Fort Largs Eatery & Markets, 5 Strathfield Terrace, Taperoo
Cost: Free (bookings required)
For more information, click here.
Little Library Opening Weekend | August 22–23
A brand-new children’s space is opening inside the State Library of South Australia, with families invited to be among the first to explore it during a special Little Library Opening Weekend.
Designed for children aged 0 to 11, Little Library is a playful new space where kids can read, talk, sing, play and discover a collection of children’s books. Across opening weekend, the wider State Library will also be filled with free family activities, including stories, craft, games, dancing and surprises throughout the building.
Entry to Little Library itself will operate through free timed-entry sessions, while the other opening-weekend activities are free and drop-in. After the celebrations, Little Library will remain as a permanent children’s destination at the State Library.
When: Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23
Where: State Library of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide
For more, click here.
Fire & Stone | August 22
After selling out last year, Fire & Stone is making a welcome return to Lost Phoenix Farm this August, bringing another unforgettable afternoon of food, wine and fireside festivities on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Returning on Saturday, August 22nd, the event invites attendees to settle in for a long lunch before the afternoon rolls into live DJs and dancing.
Just 55 minutes from Adelaide and only six minutes from Victor Harbor, Lost Phoenix Farm has quickly become one of the Fleurieu’s favourite spots. Located in the countryside, the venue is known for its relaxed atmosphere, stunning views and celebration of local food, wine and community.
Where: Lost Phoenix Farm, Hindmarsh Valley
When: Saturday, August 22nd, lunch from 12pm to 3pm, followed by DJs and dancing
Cost: $170 per person
For more information, click here.
National Wine Centre wedding open day | August 23
The National Wine Centre’s Wedding Open Day returns on Sunday 23 August.
Take a guided tour of the iconic Adelaide venue with Wedding Executive Olivia, discover inspiring styling concepts and connect with some of Adelaide’s top suppliers. Guests will enjoy wine tastings, live music and roaming canapés throughout the event.
Meet suppliers, sample food and get a goodie bag!
When: Sunday 23rd from 11am – 1pm
Where: National Wine Centre
For more info, click here.
Adelaide Farmers’ Market On the Move | August 23
The Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market continues its annual “Market on the Move” pop up series this Sunday at Leader Street.
While the Royal Adelaide Show prepares to take over the grounds, our market community will once again gather for a full indoor and outdoor market experience in what many long time shoppers remember as one of our original market locations.
The market will then move to Goodwood Primary School for several Sundays in September before returning to our home site in and around the Stirling Angas Pavilion on Sunday 27 September.
When: August 23
Where: Adelaide Showground precinct, but accessed via Leader Street
For more info, click here.
Salon des Refusés | from August 14
Image: Stewart MacFarlane, Scott Hicks, oil on canvas 61 x 51cm
Returning to Adelaide exclusively at David Roche Gallery, ‘Salon des Refusés’ features over 50 remarkable works of portrait and landscape paintings.
Known as the popular alternative to the esteemed Archibald and Wynne Prize at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, ‘Salon des Refusés’ features work not selected for the official exhibition but rather those recognised for their quality, diversity and experimentation, offering insight into contemporary art practices, different approaches to portraiture and responses to the Australian landscape.
Now touring to Adelaide, this extraordinary exhibition brings together a remarkable collection of paintings that challenge, surprise and inspire. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience these exceptional works up close.
When: 14 August – 24 October 2026
Where: David Roche Gallery
For more info, click here.
Fleurieu Food Festival | August
The full Fleurieu Food Festival 2026 program has been revealed, with more than 120 winter food events set to take over the Fleurieu Peninsula. Running from 1 to 31 August, the festival stretches across more than 60 venues and producers, bringing together hands-on workshops, wine dinners, farm experiences, tastings and one-off dining events.
Spanning four regions across the Fleurieu with events in McLaren Vale, Willunga, Aldinga, Goolwa, Strathalbyn, Langhorne Creek, Victor Harbor and Yankalilla, it’s a perfect excuse to hop in the car and road trip with friends.
When: August 1 – 31
Where: venues across Fleurieu Peninsula
For more, click here.
SALA Festival | August
South Australia will become Australia’s biggest open-air gallery once again, with the full program for the 2026 South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival officially unveiled.
Returning from August 1st to 31st, the 29th annual festival will see more than 11,000 artists showcase their work across over 700 exhibitions and events, transforming galleries, cafes, wineries, libraries, schools, community halls and public spaces into creative destinations across the state.
When: August 1st to 31st
Where: multiple venues across SA
For more information, click here.
Cheap Eats | August
If you find yourself strolling through Rundle Mall in need of a bite of lunch, there’s a deal you won’t want to miss this winter. Rundle Mall Plaza has brought back its Cheap Eats campaign, with a range of $10 meal deals across all six of its food retailers this July and August.
Cheap Eats at Rundle Mall Plaza
When: July and August
Where: Rundle Mall Plaza, Adelaide
For more information, click here.
MS Readathon | August 1–31
Australia’s much-loved MS Readathon is back for its 48th year, encouraging book lovers of all ages to turn pages for a purpose throughout August. Whether you’re reading solo, with your family, as part of a book club or in the classroom, participants can set their own reading goals, log their progress online and raise funds to support Australians living with Multiple Sclerosis and other chronic neurological conditions.
The month-long challenge is a simple way to celebrate a love of reading while helping make a meaningful difference.
When: Friday August 1 to Sunday August 31.
Where: Australia-wide (online participation).
Price: Free to register, with fundraising encouraged.
For more, click here.
For more news and events, check out our calendar here.
For more info on this week, check out the full category here.
