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Subscribe Bonjour, Adelaide! The French Festival We’ve Been Waiting For Is Finally Here
This is the next best thing to a French escape.
We’ve partnered with Bastille Adelaide to curate a guide to all the must-see food, wine and art experiences on offer at this year’s highly-anticipated Bastille Festival in Adelaide.
If oozing raclettes, sweet golden crepes, and buttery, flaky pastries sound like your cup of tea, you won’t want to miss this. Once exclusive to Sydney, the Bastille Festival is finally spreading its wings beyond the Harbour City. This year, lucky Adelaideans will get the chance to experience mouth-watering Parisian delights, hand-picked French wines and cheeses, and captivating live performances, all within this highly-anticipated three-day celebration of French food, wine and culture.
While Adelaide is no stranger to a good vino, there’s something undeniably magical about pairing local sunshine with a crisp French rosé. From the first sip, you’ll feel transported to Bordeaux’s cobbled laneways. A holiday to France without the overpriced plane ticket? This is the next best thing to a French escape.
Eager to taste and experience the Bastille Festival firsthand? We’ve got the scoop on all the best events, experiences, food stalls, and performances that you’ll want on your radar. Don’t miss the firepit garden, where you can cosy up and roast your own marshmallows. And the best part—entry is completely free.
The Bastille Festival will take place at Adelaide Festival Plaza from 30 May to 1 June. Here’s everything you need to know.
French Fusion: Wine, Dine, and Experience French Dining With a Twist
This year’s Bastille Festival in Adelaide will unfold across five unique French-inspired villages—Bordeaux, Languedoc, Provence, Burgundy, and Alsace—each bursting with authentic street food and curated wines from their respective regions. It’s easy to see why foodies and wine lovers rave about the Bastille Festival in Sydney. Whether you’re a big fan of French fare or you’re eager to let your Aussie palate explore delicious flavours with a Parisian twist, Bastille Festival is the place to be.
Expect over 30 delicious food stalls dishing up everything from crisp yet gooey camembert arancini or creamy mushroom gnocchi, alongside 15 boutique wines imported from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, and beyond. Got a sweet tooth? You won’t be disappointed, think warm and spicy churros and luscious French jams. Plus, with exclusive recipes created just for the festival, you’ll be well and truly spoilt for choice. The hardest part? Deciding which delicacy to try first!
Dinner and a Show: More Than Just a Feast
No festival is complete without live entertainment. From captivating street theatre shows and live music to DJ sets creating a buzzing atmosphere, there’s plenty to soak up beyond the food and wine. Why not try your hand (or should we say feet) at a multi-cultural dance class? Or immerse yourself in an inspiring art exhibition? Make a day out of it and eat, see, play and repeat.
The live theatre shows, music, DJs, multi-cultural dance classes and art exhibitions are all free to enjoy—no tickets needed.
Food & Wine Passports: The Ultimate Bastille Festival Experience
For the serious foodies, don’t look past the newest addition to the festival—a Food Tour Passport. Arguably, one of the best ways to experience the festival, this self-guided tasting adventure is your ticket to the best of all five villages. Enjoy rich and hearty delights from Bordeaux, rustic bites from Languedoc, vibrant Mediterranean flavours from sunny Provence, and unique French-German fusion dishes from Alsace.
From just $35 per person, a Food Tour Passport will give you access to a variety of food ‘stops’ along with a Priority Pass so you can skip the queue. Less waiting, more time eating.
Ready to eat your way through France? Click here to get your Food Tour Passport now.
Or if a full-bodied drop from Burgundy is more your vibe, the French Wine Passport is perfect for discerning wine lovers. A fan-favourite, the French Wine Passport will take you on a wintery journey through France’s most iconic wine regions—sans the jetlag.
From $29 per person, a French Wine Passport will give you priority access to the best wine-tasting stations, a reusable and branded wine glass to use on your walking wine tour, and a physical French Wine Passport to stamp at every wine-tasting destination.
Ready to taste a French tipple (or two)? Click here to get your French Wine Passport now.
Playing With Fire: Cosy Up at the Festival’s Firepit Garden
We can’t think of a better way to end a foodie-filled day than by cosying up next to an outdoor fire pit with your loved ones. Add to that a glass of sweet and spicy mulled wine and freshly roasted marshmallows, and you’ve got the recipe for the perfect winter evening.
Tickets are $25 per person, available every night from 30th May until 1st June.
Get your hands on a Firepit Garden ticket here.
Tempted to see what the hype is all about for yourself? Mark your diaries and clear your schedules. From delicious French feasts and wines, to free live theatre shows and entertainment, The Bastille Festival in Adelaide is one you won’t want to miss. Plus, if you’re making the trip to Adelaide for the Festival (fantastic idea), you can also grab 10% off your stay at The Intercontinental, just a 3-minute walk from the festival.
Plan your visit and explore the full Bastille Festival Adelaide program here.
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