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What’s On in Adelaide This Weekend (17-19 April)
Find out what's on in Adelaide this weekend, from vibrant festivals and live shows to scenic hikes and foodie finds, Adelaide is bursting with adventures.
This weekend in Adelaide (April 17th to 19th) is all about slowing things down and settling into the season. From long-table lunches in the Barossa to sustainable live music, cult dessert drops and open-air markets, the city is serving up plenty of ways to ease into autumn. Expect producer-led dining, nostalgic theatre, late-night vintage finds and coastal wellness sessions — with a few fresh-air escapes into the Hills for good measure. Whether you’re in the mood to graze, browse or reset, there’s plenty happening across Adelaide and beyond. Ready to plan your weekend? Read on for our editor’s curated guide to what’s on.
In This Guide
Editor’s Picks
Gather & Graze, Kingsford the Barossa
Gather and Graze is setting the tone for a slower kind of afternoon at Peppertree Bar at Kingsford the Barossa. Expect good food, flowing conversation and a chance to connect with the people behind the produce. John and Hannah from Abelsway Farm will join the table, sharing their story over a drink on arrival, seasonal small bites and a relaxed producer-led chat. The afternoon centres on a simple, thoughtfully prepared chicken main, paired with a glass of wine — all designed for lingering a little longer.
Where: Peppertree Bar, Kingsford the Barossa
When: April 18, 12pm
Cost: $60
Best for: Food & drink lovers; Wine lovers; Couples; Group catch-ups; Locals
Festivals & Major Events
Lime Green Festival, Adelaide Uni
Led by the Lime Cordiale brothers alongside triple j, Lime Green Festival is a brand-new music festival that puts the planet front and centre. This fully off-grid, battery-powered festival is reimagining what live music can look like when sustainability comes first. The lineup brings together Lime Cordiale, The Dreggs, aleksiah, PASH, and a local triple j Unearthed winner, blending national favourites with emerging talent.
Where: Adelaide University Cloisters, 10 Victoria Drive, Adelaide
When: April 18
Cost: $100 – $180, packages available
Best for: Live Music & Gigs, Beachside Events, Festivals & Major Events, Group Outings, Outdoor Events
Eat & Drink
Gelato Messina x Shadow Baking Launch, North Adelaide
North Adelaide’s sweet treat game just got turbocharged. Gelato Messina is opening its third Adelaide location alongside Shadow Baking’s second, and together they’re creating one gorgeous dual-brand space at 88 O’Connell Street. The launch brings 40 flavours of Messina magic — plus one very exclusive opening flavour, O’Crumbell Street, featuring croissant gelato swirled with chocolate fudge and caramelised croissant crunch. Available for one week only (or until it disappears). And because restraint was never on the menu, the opening also debuts a first-of-its-kind collab: Shadow Baking brioche stuffed with your choice of Messina gelato — an Italian classic reimagined, the way only these two can do it.
Where: 88 O’Connell Street, North Adelaide
When: From April 17
Best for: Food & drink lovers; New openings; Dessert lovers; Locals
Need to know: Exclusive opening flavour “O’Crumbell Street” available for one week only (or until sold out)
Art, Culture & Performance
Footloose: The Musical
Get ready to kick off your Sunday shoes — Footloose: The Musical is hitting Adelaide for its long-awaited premiere this April, bringing a full-blown ‘80s party to Her Majesty’s Theatre. Following a sold-out Melbourne season, this high-energy revival lands in Australia with an all-Australian cast led by Gabriel Tiller as Ren, the city kid who shakes up a town where dancing is strictly off limits.
Expect big feels, bigger dance numbers, and a soundtrack stacked with iconic hits like Let’s Hear It for the Boy, Almost Paradise, and Holding Out for a Hero. It’s bold, nostalgic, and built for a night out that doesn’t sit still for a second.
Where: Her Majesty’s Theatre, 58 Grote Street, Adelaide
When: April 11 – 19
Cost: From $69.90
Best for: Theatre lovers; Live music fans; Couples; Group catch-ups; Nightlife
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Markets & Shopping
Wauwi Nights
Light Square / Wauwi is being transformed into a free Friday night takeover in the heart of the West End for Wauwi Nights — think vintage market meets street party, with all the good energy in between. Adelaide City Council are teaming up with My Dead Grandpa to bring curated second-hand finds, Sunny’s Pizza, Nearly Bar, and hands-on lino printing with Kerri Wright, all wrapped into one autumn night out. As the sun sets, the square shifts — with Pierre Honey, Jacqui Bourne and Sam Lavers spinning disco, funk, soul and 70s–80s vinyl throwbacks that’ll make it very hard not to dance.
Where: Light Square / Wauwi, Adelaide
When: Friday 17 April, 5pm–10pm
Cost: Free entry
Best for: Free events; Markets; Live music fans; Group catch-ups; Nightlife
Need to Know: All ages welcome; registration required to secure your spot
Outdoor & Active
Onsen Wellness Collective
From the team behind Onsen — Adelaide’s first sauna, contrast and recovery lounge, comes Onsen Wellness Collective, a first-of-its-kind oceanfront experience at Jimmy Melrose Park on the Glenelg Foreshore — and while the movement sessions have filled fast, the recovery offering is reason enough to go.
Think sauna, ice baths, physiotherapy, compression therapy and healthy refreshments, all designed to leave you glowing from the inside out, all set against a backdrop of sea air and live tunes. Even better? These recovery experiences are completely free for the community, making it an easy, accessible way to reset by the water.
Where: Jimmy Melrose Park, Glenelg Foreshore
When: 18 April, 7:20am–10:30am
Price: Free recovery sessions
Best For: Free events; Outdoor enthusiasts; Wellness lovers; Community events; Weekend plans
Need to know: BYO towel if planning to use sauna and cold plunge
Pick Your Own Apples, Lenswood
This autumn, grab a basket and head to Pick Your Own at Lenswood. Stroll through sun-dappled orchards, pick your own crisp apples, taste farm treats, and enjoy a full day of fresh air and seasonal charm in the Adelaide Hills.
Where: Lenswood Pick Your Own, 122 Harris Road, Lenswood
When: From February 28, 2026, 9am – 4pm
Cost: Free – $8 entry; pay for what you pick
Best for: Family-Friendly Events, Outdoor Events, Day Trips, Couples, Seasonal Experiences
Coming Soon
Tasting Australia, Various Locations
Tasting Australia presented by Journey Beyond turns South Australia into the ultimate foodie playground from May 8th – 17th. From fire‑pit eats and local wines to chef masterclasses and immersive experiences, the extensive program stretches across the regions and Adelaide, with Victoria Square’s Town Square hub buzzing with flavours, beats and free fun at every turn.
Where: Adelaide & wider South Australia
When: May 8 – 27, 2026
Cost: Free – $3,000
Best for: Food & Drink Lovers, Festivals & Major Events, Wine Experiences, Workshops & Masterclasses, Cultural Experiences
What’s On This Weekend: FAQs
This weekend’s highlights include Gather & Graze at Kingsford the Barossa for a relaxed, produce-led dining experience, Lime Green Festival at Adelaide Uni for live music with a sustainability focus, and Footloose: The Musical bringing high-energy entertainment to Her Majesty’s Theatre.
Gather & Graze offers a slow afternoon of seasonal food and local storytelling in the Barossa. Closer to the city, the Gelato Messina x Shadow Baking launch in North Adelaide is drawing crowds with exclusive flavours and a limited-edition collab.
Footloose: The Musical is the key cultural pick this weekend, landing in Adelaide with big dance numbers, an iconic ‘80s soundtrack and a vibrant stage production at Her Majesty’s Theatre.
Lime Green Festival is the standout music event this weekend, combining a strong lineup of artists with a sustainability-first approach. Footloose: The Musical also delivers a lively show experience for theatre lovers.
Pick Your Own Apples in Lenswood is a go-to family activity this weekend, offering apple picking, farm treats and a full day outdoors in the Adelaide Hills.
Wauwi Nights brings a free Friday night street party to Light Square with markets, food, music and creative workshops. Onsen Wellness Collective also offers free recovery experiences on the Glenelg Foreshore, including sauna and ice baths by the sea.
Tasting Australia arrives from May 8th to 17th, taking over Adelaide and surrounding regions with a packed program of food, wine and immersive culinary events, alongside the buzzing Town Square hub in Victoria Square.
All event dates, times, and costs are accurate at the time of publication. Please check official event websites for any updates or changes.
Looking for more things to do in Adelaide? Check out 21 Fun Date Ideas in Adelaide. Or if you have little ones to entertain, try the Best Things to Do in Adelaide with Kids.
