Adelaide is serving up another packed week of events, with the Adelaide Royal Show, live comedy entertainment and the Airtouch 500 filling the calendar this week.
Whether you’re heading into the city or making a weekend of it further afield, there’s plenty happening across SA.
Enjoy!
Alex Warren tour | September 9
Global music sensation Alex Warren is heading back to Australia, and this time Adelaide is getting an arena show.
The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter will return for his Finding Family on the Road World Tour 2026. Adelaide fans who missed out last time, or those ready for a bigger live production, better be quick when tickets land later this week.
When: Wednesday 9 September.
Where: Adelaide Entertainment Centre Arena
For more, click here.
Burn the Floor: Luminous | September 9
International dance sensation Burn the Floor is returning to Adelaide with its brand new production, Luminous, for one night only at Her Majesty’s Theatre.
Directed and choreographed by Jason Gilkison, the show brings together an international cast of champion dancers alongside live musicians and vocalists, with ballroom, Latin and contemporary dance styles taking centre stage.
The new production features fresh choreography, striking costumes and a high-energy theatrical experience that pushes traditional ballroom dancing in a more modern direction.
Burn the Floor: Luminous
When: Wednesday, September 9 at 7pm.
Where: Her Majesty’s Theatre, 58 Grote Street, Adelaide.
Cost: Tickets from $79.
For more, click here.
R U OK? Day 2026
R U OK?Day is a national day of action encouraging Australians to check in with the people around them and have meaningful conversations about how they’re really going.
This year’s message, “Ask R U OK? Any Day,” is a reminder that you don’t need to wait for a special occasion to reach out. Whether it’s a friend, family member, colleague or teammate, taking the time to listen and show genuine care can make a difference.
There are plenty of ways to get involved, from organising a morning tea or wearing yellow at work to hosting a community gathering or simply making time for a conversation with someone you care about. Free resources, conversation guides and activity ideas are available through R U OK? to help schools, workplaces and community groups participate.
When: Thursday 10 September 2026, all day.
Where: Across Australia, including schools, workplaces, community groups and online.
For more, click here.
AirTouch 500 | September 11 – 13
The AirTouch 500 at The Bend returns from 11–13 September 2026 as part of the Repco Supercars Championship, bringing a high-intensity endurance race and three-day motorsport festival to South Australia.
In 2026, the event will debut on the shorter West Circuit, delivering more laps, tighter racing and near-constant on-track action as the 500km enduro transforms into a faster, more tactical contest. With 147 laps across a 12-turn layout, fans can expect closer racing, more overtaking opportunities and improved viewing from multiple vantage points around the venue.
AirTouch 500 at The Bend
When: September 11 to 13.
Where: 543 Dukes Highway, Tailem Bend
For more info, click here.
Royal Adelaide Show | September 7–13
The Royal Adelaide Show is back at the Adelaide Showground, bringing nine days of rides, showbags, animals, food, competitions and live entertainment to the city.
Running from September 5 to 13, the annual event packs plenty into each day, from agricultural displays and animal judging to carnival rides, food stalls and family-friendly attractions.
There is also a packed program of live entertainment and nightly attractions, making it one of the biggest events on Adelaide’s September calendar.
Royal Adelaide Show
When: September 5 to 13.
Where: Adelaide Showground, Wayville.
For more, click here.
The Umbilical Brothers: Speedmouse | September 12
Australian comedy duo The Umbilical Brothers are bringing one of their most-loved shows back to Adelaide, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Speedmouse with a limited live tour.
Featuring Dave, Shane and their mysterious Roadie, Speedmouse combines physical comedy, vocal sound effects and rapid-fire timing to create a live-action adventure filled with rewinds, slow motion and frame-by-frame chaos.
The award-winning show has toured around the world and returns for one Adelaide performance at Her Majesty’s Theatre.
The Umbilical Brothers: Speedmouse
When: Saturday, September 12 at 7:30pm.
Where: Her Majesty’s Theatre, 58 Grote Street, Adelaide.
Suitable for: Ages 15+.
For more, click here.
State Opera South Australia Golden Jubilee Gala Dinner | Sep 11
State Opera South Australia is celebrating a very exciting milestone in glittering style, with a spectacular 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee Gala Dinner, bringing together food, wine, celebrated performers and five decades of South Australian opera on September 11th.
The black-tie celebration will take over the new Amora Hotel Adelaide for an evening dedicated to the artists, audiences and supporters who have helped shape the company since it first took to the stage 50 years ago.
When: Friday, September 11th, 6:30pm to 11:30pm
Where: Amora Hotel Adelaide
For more information, click here.
Octane Underground | September 12
Octane Underground is returning for its second event on Saturday, September 12, bringing South Australia’s neon-lit car show to a brand new home at Plant 4 Bowden.
Taking over spaces both inside and outside the venue, the event will showcase a huge selection of vehicles under atmospheric neon lighting, alongside a live DJ, vendors, retro gaming and plenty of food and drinks.
Visitors can head upstairs to the bar for wood-fired pizza and drinks, with the second-storey mezzanine offering uninterrupted views over the action and plenty of opportunities to capture photos of the cars below.
Octane Underground
When: Saturday, September 12, 5:30pm to 9pm.
Where: Plant 4 Bowden, 5 Third Street, Bowden.
Cost: $15 online or at the door. Kids aged eight and under are free.
AFLW Crows vs Geelong | September 12
The Adelaide Crows return home to Unley for a Saturday afternoon clash against the Geelong Cats in Round 5 of the 2026 AFLW season.
The match will see the Crows back at Thomas Farms Oval, with the club playing all of its home games at the Unley venue this season as it continues to build a family-friendly home-game atmosphere.
It’s a great chance to catch some of the country’s best female footballers in action, with the first bounce scheduled for 2:35pm Adelaide time.
Adelaide Crows v Geelong Cats AFLW
When: Saturday, September 12 at 2:35pm.
Where: Thomas Farms Oval, Unley.
For more, click here.
Hardy’s rare four-vintage Cabernet tasting | from September 1
Some bottles are made to be enjoyed straight away, while others spend years tucked away before there is a chance to discover what time has done to them.
This September, Hardys Tintara is opening four vintages of its prestigious Thomas Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon for a rare month-long tasting in McLaren Vale, with wines spanning from 2010 to 2020.
It’s a rare opportunity to experience side by side, the collection includes award-winning 2010 and 2013 vintages, the 97-point 2014 Cabernet and the more recent 2020 release.
Where: Hardys Tintara Cellar Door, 202 Main Road, McLaren Vale
When: 1–30 September, daily, 11am – last booking at 3pm
Price: $25 per person
For more, click here.
OysterFest | from September 1
This September, oysters take centre stage in the CBD as Oyster Fest makes a grand return to The Kitchen at SkyCity Adelaide for four weeks.
Celebrating the state’s peak oyster season with freshly shucked oysters, cocktails, wine and a special seafood-inspired menu, SkyCity Rewards members can enjoy oysters for just $1 between 4pm and 5:30pm, Tuesday to Friday throughout September, while non-members can tuck into them for $2 each. The only catch, the offer is available with the purchase of any drink.
When: From 1 – 30 September, Tuesday to Friday from 4pm–5:30pm
Where: The Kitchen | SkyCity Adelaide
For more, click here.
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