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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!
Oktoberfest in the Gardens
Raise your steins — Oktoberfest is back! Australia’s biggest Bavarian blowout, Oktoberfest in the Gardens, is coming to Adelaide — with more froth, food, and fun than ever. Think authentic German beers, wines, cider, and food stalls, plus all your local faves… and a cheeky surprise for the Adelaide crew. It’s time to dust off those Lederhosen and Dirndls!
October 4th, 2025
Pinky Flat, War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide
Tickets can be purchased here.
Cirque du Soleil – Corteo
It’s showtime! Cirque du Soleil brings Corteo under the Big Top at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Imagine a clown dreaming up his own funeral in a carnival parade — joy, comedy, acrobatics, and heart collide in a world suspended between heaven and earth. With acrobatics that defy gravity, hand-painted Eiffel Tower-inspired curtains, and a central stage giving a performer’s-eye view, every seat feels like the best seat in the house.
October 2nd to 5th, 2025
Adelaide Entertainment Centre, 98 Port Road, Hindmarsh
Tickets can be purchased here.
Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl
Swifties, the countdown is over. Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl is finally hitting Adelaide cinemas this weekend — October 4th and 5th only. Coming to Hoyts, Event Cinemas and Village Cinemas to celebrate her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. The 89-minute cinematic experience includes the world premiere of the music video for her new single The Fate of Ophelia, never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage, fresh lyric videos, and Taylor’s personal reflections on the album’s songs. It’s time to dust off that Eras Tour outfit — or orange cardigan. Tickets are on sale soon. Dancing optional, fun absolutely mandatory.
October 4th to 5th, across Adelaide
Tickets via particpating cinemas
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CATS 40th Australian Anniversary Tour
The 40th Australian Anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS lands at Her Majesty’s Theatre from September 20th. Gabriyel Thomas stars as glamour cat Grizabella, with Todd McKenney, Mark Vincent, Lucy Maunder and a stellar feline crew bringing an adaption of TS Eliot’s classic to life in a whirlwind of music, dance and magic.
September 20th to October 12th, 2025
Her Majesty’s Theatre, 58 Grote Street, Adelaide
Book tickets here.
Boutique Cinema Experience at The Piccadilly
Movie night just got an upgrade at The Piccadilly’s Boutique Cinema experience. Stage two of the Wallis family’s renovation has reimagined cinemas 2 and 3 into luxe havens with plush armchairs, cosy two-person sofas, chaise lounges, lamp-lit consoles and QR-code in-seat dining. Catch a mix of New Releases, Classics, Retro hits, Boutique Girls’ Night Out and Series-based sessions while grazing on boards, sliders, pizzas, loaded fries and indulgent desserts — Platter of Sin, anyone? Wash it all down with your choice of wine, beer, cocktail or a velvety affogato. Ideal for a dreamy date night or a fun catch-up with friends and fam.
Find out what’s playing here.
If you loved our guide to what’s on in Adelaide this weekend, keep the fun times going and check out things to do in Adelaide CBD or, if you’re looking to save those pennies, check out our favourite free things to do in the city.
