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What’s On in Adelaide This Weekend: Our Top 5 Picks
Discover what's on in Adelaide this weekend, with no shortage of good times to be had in this vibrant city.
It’s easy to have fun when you know what’s happening around town, and we’re here to tell you Adelaide is anything but boring. Our humble little city offers a range of experiences to cater to every taste and budget. Whether you’re in the mood for live music, drinks with the girls in a cosy wine bar, a day at a cellar door, taking a hot girl walk or finding a delicious bite to eat, there is no shortage of activities and activations.
Struggling to make concrete plans? We’re here to help! Here’s our curated guide to what’s on in Adelaide this weekend, highlighting the top five things we’re adding to our calendars. We don’t gatekeep!
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.
See the full program here.
November 27th, 2025 to February 15th, 2026
Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla via Plane Tree Drive, Adelaide
Tippling Club x Bar Canopy
This is big. Tippling Club is touching down at Canopy Bar for its first-ever Australian residency. The former Asia’s 50 Best darling will transform Canopy’s 14-seat dining room into a boundary-breaking degustation by chef Ryan Clift, featuring hits like razor clam in pink garlic soup, the cult liquid omelette, wagyu in full umami mode and that iconic pear Tarte Tatin reimagined in burnt-butter sorbet. Champagne and rare Burgundy, naturally. And later in the night? A Tippling Club snack degustation at the bar.
November 19th to 22nd
November 26th to 29th
188 Hindley St, Adelaide
Tickets available here.
bp Adelaide Grand Final
Rev your engines and raise your hands — the bp Adelaide Grand Final isn’t just the city’s ultimate motorsport showdown, it’s also a full‑on rock concert extravaganza. On Saturday, four‑time Grammy winner Lenny Kravitz takes the stage on his Blue Electric Light Tour, with Aussie rock legends Jet opening up. Then on Sunday, it’s the powerhouse return of AC/DC on their POWER UP Tour, backed by wild Aussie crew Amyl and the Sniffers. Whether you’re here for the racing, the riffs or both, this one’s going to be loud, wild and unforgettable.
November 27th to 30th, 2025
Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi West
Tickets are available here.
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Lucky’s Beach Club
Lucky’s Beach Club returns to celebrate 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. Booth packages, ticketed events, and sports on the screens keep the good times rolling all summer long.
Open from November 14th, 2025
1/1 Magill Road, Stepney
The Nutcracker
Ready for some festive magic? After a sell-out 2024 season, The Nutcracker returns to Her Majesty’s Theatre, bringing ballet’s most iconic Christmas story to life with world-class dancers from around the globe. Step into the Land of Sweets and be mesmerised by delicate snowflakes, the enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy, dazzling costumes, and breathtaking sets. Every moment is crafted to captivate your imagination, spark wonder, and fill your heart with pure Christmas spirit.
November 26th to 28th, 2025
Her Majesty’s Theatre, 58 Grote Street, Adelaide
Tickets are available here.
