What's On in Adelaide This Weekend

It's easy to make the most of a weekend in Adelaide, with the city offering a diverse range of experiences to cater to every taste. Whether you're in the mood for live music, a market or a bite to eat, there's no shortage in sight of what's on in Adelaide this weekend.

Struggling to decide? We're here to help. Here's our guide to what's on in Adelaide this weekend, so you don't have to go digging.

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical will be at Adelaide's Festival Theatre from April 24th until the end of May, and it's a performance you won't want to miss. Filled with lively action, an iconic range of Tina Turner's iconic songs including Simply the Best, Proud Mary and River Deep – Mountain High, amazing singing and impressive dancing, you'll have a blast.

24th April until May 31st

Tickets from $69.00, secure yours here

King William Road, Adelaide

Stirling Market

The Stirling Market is back again this month, and from the looks of things, it's going to be a great day out. With plenty of food and drink stalls, live music and a relaxed atmosphere, why not head out to the Hills to find something special for yourself or a loved one? Be surrounded by the stunning Stirling streets and welcoming locals as you browse through local vendors with everything from artisan chocolates, unique homewares, beauty products, plants, jewellery, handbags and accessories.

Sunday 28th April, 10.00am to 4.00pm

Druld Avenue, Stirling

Book Your Ticket to This Immersive Raclette Igloo Experience

After sell-out events in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney last year, the viral Raclette Igloo Experience is coming to Adelaide for the first time next month - and tickets are sure to sell out fast! Adelaide's Festival Plaza will be transformed into a French Alpine village, complete with luxury igloos, falling snow, fire pits and fairy lights. Feast on up to two kilos of rich, creamy, melted Raclette cheese (complete with an exquisite selection of cured meats, boiled potatoes, pickled onions and cornichons) while nestled inside a cosy igloo - and don't forget there'll be a glass of mulled wine to match. 

From Friday, May 10 until Sunday, June 9

Book tickets here.

Adelaide Jazz Festival

Adelaide Jazz Festival is back, and better than ever! After multiple sell-out shows last year, the festival is back with all that jazz we know and love. A wide range of shows will be coming to our city across five days, and they're packed with fun, including big band, nu-jazz, bebop, soul-jazz, Latin jazz, modern jazz, and even a traditional New Orleans-style second line parade!

Friday 26th April to Tuesday 30th April

View full programme here

Various locations across Adelaide, see website for details

Meander Market

The Meander Market on Melbourne Street is the perfect opportunity to wander slowly through stalls, admiring the artisan goods made by each individual designer and maker. If you haven't yet gotten Mum a present for Mother's Day, this is the perfect opportunity to!

161 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide

20 Years of Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

The Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year awards have been around for 20 years now, and you can head to the South Australian Museum to celebrate! This museum has produced the exhibition and competition since 2009, and it's grown increasingly popular since then, and is now recognised on the international photography scene. This particular edition of the exhibition features all of the winning photographs from the past 20 years, and it's not one that you'll want to miss.

From 22nd March, 10.00am to 5.00pm

Free event

North Terrace, Adelaide

Sink Your Teeth into a Panini at iTL

iTL has introduced a weekday lunchtime menu item that's too good to resist: deliciously warm, freshly made and toasted paninis. There are filling options available, sat neatly in house-made focaccia bread that's light, fluffy and irresistible. Add on a bottle of San Pellegrino - and free parking - and it'll only come to a total of $25. It's how the Italians would want it.

Weekdays from 3rd April, 12.00pm to 2.00pm

125 North Terrace, Adelaide

Barossa Arts Festival

The Barossa Arts Festival has officially begun! For the month of April, immerse yourself in vibrant colour, lively music, creativity and culture in the Barossa Valley. Artists come together to run insightful workshops, there are an abundance of inspiring events unfolding, and so much entertainment! There's something for everything wanting to unleash their creative spirit anf flair.

Until 30th April

43 Murray Street, Tanunda

Conversations With My Father Exhibition Opening

Conversations With My Father explores the conversations that artist Alan Todd never had with his father, who passed away at age 99 and did not know of Alan's art. Conversations were minimal, had over the phone, and they lacked in-person contact for half a century. This art exhibition evokes a sense of sad reflection and longing when it comes to family. 

5th April until 4th May

Free entry, reserve your spot here

128 Prospect Road, Prospect

Patritti's Cellar II 

Patritti's is hosting Fridays and Sundays at their Cellar II, and both days are filled with delightful wines, food and entertainment. On Fridays, there's an abundance of rotating food trucks for you to pick your street food dinner vibe, as well as live music from local artists for you to enjoy while you sip on Patritti's selection of wines. The same goes for Sunday - it's the perfect end-of-week reset that you need before starting it all over again. Who knows, you may even be back for round two the weekend after!

Find out more here

13-23 Clacton Road, Dover Gardens, Adelaide 

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