Pictured: Home of Plenty Winter Solstice
As the shortest day of the year rolls in, South Australia, the Winter Solstice brings with it a shift in pace, where long nights feel less like something to escape and more like something to lean into. Across SA, there are plenty of events celebrating the festivity. From long dinners and winery takeovers to talent shows and family festivals, there’s something for everyone to celebrate.
Here are our top picks!
Brighton Winter Solstice | June 20
The sixth annual Brighton Winter Solstice is set to return, transforming Jetty Road into a vibrant seaside street party packed with live entertainment, cosy fire pits, family fun and plenty of local food and drink. The free event is expected to attract around 10,000 people, turning the heart of Brighton into a glowing winter playground complete with festoon lighting, fairy-lit trees and the unmistakable atmosphere that has made the event a local favourite.
Where: Jetty Road, Brighton
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Kensi’s Got Talent! Winter Solstice Concert | June 20
The Kensington Hotel’s Annual Winter Solstice concert is back. Head down and enjoy local musicians, poets and storytellers while the Kensi generously provides warm finger food and happy hour drinks. And if you’ve got talent that you’d like to share, sign up for your open mic spot!
Where: Kensington Hotel, Kensington SA, Australia
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Winter Solstice Banquet at The Wharf Wine Bar | June 20
The Wharf Wine Bar is teaming up with Hector’s Modern Australian Kitchen, for their first ever Winter Solstice Dinner. The evening features a winter menu of shared style slow cooked meats, roast veggies and the chilled sounds of the amazing Jen de Ness Music.
Where: Signal Point Building, 7 Laurie Lane, Goolwa, SA, Australia
Price: $70
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Winter Solstice Party at Kick Back Brewing | June 20
Celebrate the solstice at Kick Back Brewing with DJs, tastings, circus fire performers and house-made mulled wine. This will have all the iery performances, hot food and warm fires. Entry is free but subject to capacity. Bookings recommended!
Where: 11 Old Coach Rd, Aldinga, SA, Australia, South Australia
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Grounded Cru Winter Solstice Warm Up | June 21
Celebrate as the light begins to return with a cosy daytime Winter Solstice event at Grounded Cru. Enjoy handcrafted wines, live music, and wood-fired pizza from Chief Catering. There will be an outdoor fire bowl blazing as a striking winter centrepiece, while the fireplace sets the mood indoors. Mulled wine will be simmering all day, and you’ll be able to toast marshmallows at the dedicated s’mores fire.
Where: 49 Ingoldby Rd, McLaren Flat SA 5171
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Home of Plenty’s Winter Solstice | June 21
The Fleurieu Peninsula’s hottest Winter Solstice festival is back in 2026, taking over the stunning Home of Plenty with art, music and fire. In 2026, the festival returns with a fresh focus on food, local produce and discovery. Set in the lesser-known Currency Creek region, this year’s event will spotlight an area many visitors are still unfamiliar with, something the team sees as part of its charm.
Where: 261 Myrtlegrove Rd, Currency Creek SA 5214
Price: From $30
For more information, click here.
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