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What’s On in Adelaide This Month: Your January Guide
There’s an endless list of exciting events happening in Adelaide this month.
January’s here, Adelaide — summer’s in full swing and the city is sizzling. Long days, warm nights, and endless sunshine set the scene for food, drinks, live music, sport, and laid-back summer vibes. Every weekend (and weeknight) is a reason to get out, soak up the energy, and make the most of the season.
Start planning your summer adventures with our ultimate guide to what’s on in Adelaide this January.
What’s On in Adelaide This Month: Don’t Miss
Summer Vines Festival
Summer in McLaren Vale is calling! Summer Vines returns for eleven days of sun-soaked fun, celebrating the region’s vibrant wines, fresh Fleurieu Peninsula produce, and chilled coastal vibes. Think long lunches under endless blue skies, paired tastings, and meandering wine adventures overlooking a sea of vines. Discover world-class, contemporary wines — from crisp summer favourites to year-round classics — while savouring the stories behind every bottle and bite. Set against rolling vineyards and the sparkling waters of the Gulf of St Vincent, the festival showcases McLaren Vale’s thriving food and wine culture with immersive events, masterclasses, and vineyard experiences. Unplug, breathe deep, and toast to summer in South Australia’s own Mediterranean paradise.
January 16th to 26th, 2026
See the program here.
Adelaide International
Memorial Drive transforms into a riverside tennis playground where you can watch the world’s best up close at the Adelaide International. Novak Djokovic, 24-time Grand Slam legend, leads the men’s charge, joined by Stefanos Tsitsipas, Jack Draper, Tommy Paul and local favourite Alexei Popyrin. On the women’s side, top 10 stars like Madison Keys, Jessica Pegula, Ekaterina Alexandrova and Mirra Andreeva are all in. Expect balmy night sessions, buzzing crowds, and the first-ever Australian Wheelchair International, featuring Paralympian Heath Davidson. Whether you’re here for epic rallies, people-watching, or grabbing a cold drink by the river, this is your summer sporting hotspot.
January 12th to 17th, 2026
Tickets available here.
Cirque Alice
This January, Her Majesty’s Theatre will transform into Wonderland for the Adelaide premiere of Cirque Alice. From the creators of The Illusionists, this two-hour circus-theatre spectacle brings Lewis Carroll’s world to life with jaw-dropping aerialists, mind-bending contortionists, exquisite puppetry, live music, and comedy. Cabaret-style seating puts you right in the middle of the action, so every twist, tumble, and flip feels like it’s happening just for you. Whether it’s a family adventure, a date night, or a magical excuse to get lost in wonder, this is Adelaide’s must-see summer show.
January 8th to 18th, 2026
Her Majesty’s Theatre, 58 Grote Street, Adelaide
Tickets available here.
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Sidebyside Festival
DJ Seinfeld, Roza Terenzi, RONA., Harrison BDP, Kia, Pretty Girl, Suze Ijó, Alex Kassian, Sam Alfred and more are landing in Adelaide for Sidebyside Festival on January 31st, 2026! South Australia’s only grassroots electronic music and arts festival, Sidebyside turns Tulya Wardli/Helen Mayo Park into a playground of beats, art, and immersive vibes.
Early birds get cheaper entry with the festival’s first-ever time-based ticketing — catch the full journey from the first drop. From deep house to techno, disco to garage, discover your next favourite act and get lost in the Sidebyside world.
January 31st, 2026
Tulya Wardli/Helen Mayo Park
Tickets available here.
Moonlight Cinema
Moonlight Cinema returns to Botanic Park this November, celebrating 30 summers under the stars. Grab a blanket, your crew, and settle in for movie night done a little differently. From new releases and family favourites to Christmas classics and retro hits, there’s something for everyone, and you can even vote for your favourites in The People’s Program. Popcorn in hand, chilled drinks at the ready — and for the first time this summer, pups can snack on a Lyka doggie bag meal too.
November 27th, 2025 to February 15th, 2026
Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla via Plane Tree Drive, Adelaide
See the program here.
Gather in the Garden
Adelaide’s summer nights just got an upgrade! Gather in the Garden is your ticket to a magical after-hours adventure in the city’s leafy oasis. Think live jazz on lush lawns, twinkling lights, and the smell of summer in the air. Pack a picnic or grab tasty bites from food trucks, sip on refreshing drinks, and wander through jaw-dropping Wildlife Photographer of the Year images or the exquisite 200-year-old watercolours in Tails from the Coasts — all free with your ticket. Feeling fancy? Kick off the evening with a Prohibition Liquor Co. gin masterclass under the Wisteria Arbour, then float back to the Museum Lawn for music, good vibes, and a balmy summer night that’ll stick in your memory.
January 9th to January 24th, 2026
Tickets available here.
The Return of Tunarama
After a two-year break, Bendigo Bank Tunarama is back, kicking off a brand-new chapter for one of Australia’s most iconic regional festivals. Fish tosses? Check. Blessing of the Fleet? Check. Kids’ zones, markets, sideshows, RecFish Simulator? Double check. Watch Olympic champ Kyle Chalmers take on the Swim Thru, chow on epic local seafood at ‘A Taste of Eyre’ Gala Dinner, catch fireworks over the foreshore, and don’t miss music festival, Rock The Bay, featuring a national headliner (stay tuned for the announcement!). Summer in Port Lincoln just found its vibe.
January 16th to 18th, 2026
Port Lincoln
Tickets are available here.
What’s On in Adelaide This Month: Food & Drink
Cellar Door Fest
Adelaide’s ultimate foodie playground is back! Celebrating its 15th anniversary, Cellar Door Fest turns the Adelaide Convention Centre into a three-day wonderland of wine, spirits, and gourmet bites. Over 100 wineries, distilleries, and producers from across South Australia come together under one roof — think internationally renowned names alongside boutique, emerging labels. Wander the festival floor, enjoy complimentary tastings, and chat directly with the makers. Fancy a deep dive? Jump into masterclasses, uncover hidden gems in the Emerging Producers zone, or hit the Wine Discovery Stage for interactive tastings with SA wine legend Nick Ryan. Whether you’re a wine buff or just here for the vibes, it’s the perfect weekend to sip, savour, and celebrate summer.
January 30th to February 1st, 2026
Tickets available here.
Moseley Beach Club
The party’s back on the sand. Moseley Beach Club returns this summer, bringing chilled beats, cocktails, and ocean views to Glenelg. Whether you’re sinking your toes into the sand, catching the sunset, or dancing under the stars, this is the ultimate spot to soak up summer vibes and good times. Expect DJs, drinks, bites, and all the energy of a classic beachside summer hangout.
Open from December 1st, 2025
Glenelg Beach, Glenelg
Lucky’s Beach Club
Lucky’s Beach Club returns November 14th, celebrating 10 sun-soaked years of turning the suburbs into a coastal escape! For the first time ever, enjoy open-air pizzas on the sand, sip house cocktails, and move to beats from local, national, and international DJs. Launch night headliner Richy Penny kicks things off, while booth packages, ticketed events, and sports on the screens keep the good times rolling all summer long.
Opening November 14th, 2025
1/1 Magill Road, Stepney
What’s On in Adelaide This Month: Sport
Santos Tour Down Under
Adelaide kicks off the year in style with the Santos Tour Down Under, when the city transforms into a buzzing hub of world-class cycling and summer festivities. Watch elite riders race through the CBD, Adelaide Hills and coastal suburbs, then soak up the atmosphere at vibrant event villages packed with live music, food trucks and family-friendly fun. Even if cycling isn’t your thing, the energy alone makes this January staple unmissable.
January 16th to 25th, 2026
See the program here.
What’s On in Adelaide This Month: Coming Soon
LIV Golf Announces Major Change to 2026 Tournament + Drops First Music Lineup
The world’s best golf event is returning to Adelaide — bigger, bolder, and with four days of festival energy. From February 12th to 15th, LIV Golf Adelaide will roll out its new 72-hole, four-day format at The Grange Golf Club, upping the drama, the energy, and the entertainment for fans. More action on the course means more time to soak up the signature LIV atmosphere, plus even bigger moments at Adelaide’s fan-favourite Party Hole. Plus, the full concert lineup has been revealed — including a new Thursday opener and a major Saturday headliner — the 2026 edition is shaping up to be the most entertainment-packed yet.
February 12th to 15th, 2026
Grange Golf Club, White Sands Drive, Grange
Tickets available here.
Civic Park to Host Its First Major Music Festival
Australia’s live music scene is heading north this summer, with A Day in the Gully set to turn Civic Park into a one-day celebration of big sounds, good vibes, and local flavour. From chart-topping Aussie touring artists to emerging indie bands, expect Chet Faker, Ball Park Music, The Living End, Pete Murray, Mallrat, Teenage Joans, and The Tullamarines, plus local food, wine, and that easy-going Adelaide energy.
Delivered by SRO Events with the City of Tea Tree Gully, this all-ages festival is the first major national music event to hit Civic Park — and locals are getting the VIP treatment. Tea Tree Gully residents can jump on presale tickets now at a special discounted rate before general release on November 17th.
February 28th, 2026
Civic Park, 995 North East Road, Modbury
Presale tickets available here.
General admission on sale soon here.
Now that you know what’s on in Adelaide this month, you can fill up your social calendar with endless options for good times! Looking for more inspo? Discover how Adelaide is celebrating New Years Eve or the Christmas Day feasts to book ASAP.
