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Adelaide is jam-packed with exciting events this June long weekend, and we’ve created a guide showcase some of the highlights! Don’t let the cooler temperatures hold you back, embrace the cold, get out, and immerse yourself in all that’s happening over the exciting weekend!
Urban Cocktail Trail – Adelaide CBD | June 6
Grab your girlfriends, throw on your frocks, and strut around the city this June, as the Urban Cocktail Trail returns to Adelaide.
In 2025, the Neighbourhood Events Co. team took the ‘Cocktail Trail’ to Henley Beach, which proved to be a fun and glamorous beachside affair. Now, they’re bringing the concept back to the CBD, with the same purpose and passion as always.
When: Saturday, June 6th, 1pm to 5pm
For more information, click here.
‘Daughters of the Hive’ Gutsy event | June 6
One of Kangaroo Island’s sweetest family-run destinations is opening its doors for a special winter afternoon of honey, art, storytelling and shared food.
Clifford’s Honey Farm will host its first Gutsy Kangaroo Island event, Daughters of the Hive, on Saturday, June 6th, bringing together honey-inspired grazing, drinks and a hands-on botanical gel printing workshop for one afternoon only.
Where: Clifford’s Honey Farm on Kangaroo Island
For more information, click here.
A royally good time at Woodhouse Adventure Park | June 6
Head to Woodhouse Activity Centre this June long weekend, where crisp air, crackling campfires and outdoor adventure set the scene for a royal-style escape just outside Adelaide.
Guests can choose a DAY ADVENTURE pass for unlimited access to the site’s outdoor activities from 9am to 5pm across the long weekend, including the Tube Slide, plus a full program of extra on-site activities designed to keep the whole family entertained. For those wanting the full experience, the FAMILY CAMPING ADVENTURE invites guests to pitch a tent or roll in a caravan for a weekend under the stars, with no minimum stay required and unpowered, undesignated sites allowing groups to create their own cosy camping village.
Where: Woodhouse Adventure Park
Price: From $22
For more information, click here.
Winter Wine Down | June 6
Renmark is warming things up this winter with the launch of Winter Wine Down, a brand-new festival bringing red wine, live music and riverside vibes together on the Murray this June.
Created by the crew behind the Riverland Food and Wine Festival, Sarez Pty Ltd is adding a cosy new vibe to the region’s winter events calendar, transforming the Renmark Riverfront into a celebration of local wine, food and entertainment on Saturday, June 6th.
Where: Murray Avenue, Renmark, SA 5341
For more information, click here.
The Bubbles Festival | June 6
If there’s ever a telltale sign of a friend group that knows how to have fun, it’s the ones who need very little convincing to pop a cork, pour something crisp and bright, and turn an ordinary afternoon into a load of fun.
It’s those friends that you’re going to want to call for the 2026 return of Adelaide’s premier sparkling wine event.
The Bubbles Festival is back in Adelaide for 2026, bringing a two-hour celebration of champagne, sparkling wine, canapés and a whole heap of fun to the stunning surrounds of Ayers House on Saturday, June 6th.
Where: Ayers House, 288 North Terrace, Adelaide
For more information, click here.
Glen Ewin Estate Gin Fest | June 6
Gin lovers, this one is for you. Glen Ewin Estate is bringing its annual Gin Fest back to the Adelaide Hills this June, transforming its historic Pulpshed into a full-day celebration of local distillers, tastings, music and party-ready energy.
Where: Glen Ewin Estate, The Pulpshed, 5131
For more information, click here.
Saturday Deck Sessions at Serafino | June 6
Join Serafino for an afternoon on the deck with live music from the Luka Bailey, great wine, and relaxed vibes in the heart of McLaren Vale.
Plus, their Cellar Door now serves lunch – the perfect excuse to settle in and stay a while. Gather your friends, grab a glass, and make the most of the long weekend with us.
Where: Serafino Wines
For more information, click here.
Day Dance Festival | June 6 – 7
If you’ve ever found yourself boogying away the June long weekend at McLaren Vale’s iconic Day Dance festival with your friends around you and a glass of wine in hand, then I’m sure you’ve already booked a ticket for this year. But if the world of Day Dance is something you’ve yet to stumble across, please, let me enlighten you.
The much-loved McLaren Vale festival is returning this June long weekend for two huge days of music, food, wine and wonderfully chaotic energy across Simon Hackett Winery and neighbouring venue Tipi Lane. So if your ideal long weekend the tunes of Nelly Furtado, Fleetwood Mac and Fatboy Slim, then this is totally calling your name.
Where: Simon Hackett Winery and Tipi Lane, McLaren Vale
For more information, click here.
Victor Harbor Valhalla Festival | June 6 – 7
If ship burnings, axe throwing and markets sound like your ideal weekend, then there’s a new festival rolling into town that you won’t want to miss this winter.
The Dark Ages are heading to Victor Harbor in June, with a brand-new Viking-inspired festival set to transform a slice of the town into a world of warriors, mead and fire. The inaugural Valhalla Festival will take over Kent Reserve with two days of Norse-inspired fun, entertainment and immersive experiences, all leading up to a dramatic Viking ship burning on Saturday night.
Where: Kent Reserve, Victor Harbor
For more information, click here.
Hostplus SANFL League June Long Weekend Games | June 6 -8
Footy fans are spoiled for choice this long weekend, with SANFL clubs serving up plenty more than just action on the field. On Saturday, South Adelaide’s clash with Adelaide at Magain Stadium doubles as a free family fun day, complete with jumping castles, a petting zoo and activities for all ages. Over at Stratarama Stadium, Glenelg’s match against Port Adelaide will celebrate 40 years since the Tigers’ 1985/86 premierships and five years since their 2021 SANFLW flag, with family zones, giveaways and entertainment throughout the day. Then on Monday, Sturt and Norwood’s traditional rivalry gets a festival makeover at Thomas Farms Oval with the Kick n Sip Festival, featuring Spanish-inspired food, a Frankly Gin cocktail bar, live DJs, giant games, face painting, a bouncy castle and a full day of footy, including women’s, reserves and league matches.
For more information, click here.
Coastal Sounds | June 7
Coastal Sounds is gearing up for a huge return to our local beaches in 2026 with an even bigger celebration of music, art and seaside fun along Adelaide’s stunning coastline this June.
The free, family- friendly event will transform 12 beachfront locations into a coastal trail on Sunday, June 7th, inviting South Australians to get out and enjoy live performances, creative workshops, and entertainment. Running from 10am to late, Coastal Sounds 2026 will stretch from West Beach to Semaphore, with stops at Henley Beach and Grange.
Where: 12 coastal locations across West Beach, Henley Beach, Grange and Semaphore
For more information, click here.
Port Augusta Racing Club – Flying Doctors Race Day | June 7
The Flying Doctor Sprint Cup is returning to Port Augusta Racecourse this June long weekend, bringing a huge day of live thoroughbred racing, family-friendly entertainment and country hospitality to one of South Australia’s most scenic racecourses.
The event will feature the Flying Doctor Sprint Cup, community barbecues, JM Deli pastries from the Track Cafe, bookmakers, televised racing, kids’ games and plenty of opportunities to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Gates open from 11am, with new viewing areas and ‘The Shed’ hospitality space making this year’s event one of the best ways to spend the June long weekend in regional South Australia.
Where: Port Augusta Racecourse
Price: From $12
For more information, click here.
Taking Back Saturday | June 7
Get ready for a night of pure nostalgia as “I’m in the Business of Misery” – Taking Back Saturday: Emo & Pop Punk Night lands at Lion Arts Factory on Sunday, June 7th. Expect a throwback soundtrack of emo and pop punk anthems, from Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance and Paramore through to blink-182, Panic! At The Disco, Green Day, Avril Lavigne, Linkin Park, The Used, Pierce The Veil and countless more, as the night channels everything from heartbreak ballads to chaotic mosh-pit energy.
Designed for anyone ready to close the god damn door and march straight into The Black Parade, this is a late-night celebration of the genre’s golden era, where fans can dance, scream and relive the soundtracks that defined a generation.
Where: Lion Arts Factory
Price: $16 to $24
For more information, click here.
SOL presents: High Society | June 7
Served high above the city, High Society is a modern take on high tea – reimagined through tea-infused cocktails and seasonal bites.
Enjoy a 90-minute, free-flowing experience including sparkling on arrival, signature tea cocktails, warming winter teas and a curated menu of sweet and savoury dishes.
Where: SOL Rooftop
Price: $109pp, Champagne upgrade available $50pp
For more information, click here.
What’s Open
Ashton Hills Vineyard | 126 Tregarthen Rd, Ashton SA 5137
Beach Road Wines | 309 Seaview Road, McLaren Vale, South Australia, 5171
Golding Wines | 52 Western Branch Rd, Lobethal SA 5241
Hahndorf Hill | 38 Pain Rd, Hahndorf SA 5245
Kick Back Brewing | 11 Old Coach Rd, Aldinga SA 5173
Omada Bar & Grill | 46 Currie St, Adelaide SA 5000
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For our guide to the top 10 June events, click here.
For our ongoing events calendar, click here.
