Summer sneakily approaching once again *thank goodness* and with it, bringing a slew of stunner events to showcase this sparkling city.

From festivals to rooftop fine diners, plus a stack of NYE events to keep you partying well past midnight, here are Urban List's picks for the best things to do in Adelaide in 2025 and beyond.

What's On In Adelaide November 2025

Sparkling & Sneakers Rooftop Party

2KW | Saturday November 22, 2025

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The legends at 2KW are throwing a Sparkling and Sneakers Rooftop Party on November 22 to switch up the city's luxury scene swapping heels and haute couture for sneakers and streetwear. Join local sneakerhead Dougal McFuzzlebutt (coolest name ever?) as he showcases his hectic collection while sipping on cocktails with djs spin the decks in the sunshine. Grab your tickets here.

Our Sound Festival

Bonython Park, Adelaide | Saturday 22 November 2025

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Our Sound is bringing a massive drum-and-bass takeover back to Bonython Park on 22 November, with two stages packed out by huge names like Wilkinson, Pendulum (DJ set), Danny Byrd, Ed Rush, Flowidus, Godlands and more. Expect big energy, bigger bass and all the festival vibes, plus a boosted food, drink and local-collective lineup to keep you going all day. Snag your tickets here. 

Adelaide Wine Festival: Summer Show 2025

Morphettville Racecourse | Sunday 23 November 2025

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Adelaide Wine Festival's back for another spin around the grounds, this time sharing 45 of the state's most revered vino heads and distillers over five regions. Your ticket will score you sips, samples and a ton of sunshine (fingers crossed to the weather gods) and is the perfect pre-Chrissy catch up with pals. Grab your tickets here. 

Sam Fender: People Watching Tour

Adelaide Entertainment Centre | Tuesday 25 November 2025

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UK honey Sam Fender is hitting up Australia this November for his People Watching 2025 tour, bringing that raw, anthemic indie rock to Adelaide shores. He’s fresh off his third album People Watching, which smashed UK charts and won him a BRIT. Expect soaring choruses, gut-punch lyrics, and electric energy *and* special guest Holly Humberstone joining him. Grab your tickets here. 

What's On In Adelaide December 2025

Adelady Christmas Village

Victoria Square, Adelaide | Friday 12 December - Saturday 13 December 2025

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We're firm on the Chrissy celebrations kicking off strictly as of December 1, so the 2025 installment of the Adelady Chrissy village markets are a safe zone. Loaded with sweet stalls for ticking off that gift list, delicious food and bevvies (including a stacked bar from our faves at 23rd Street Distillery) plus djs, family-friendly fun and *apparently* an appearance from the big man himself, this is a dreamy way to dive into that festive cheer for another year. Find out more here. 

Kingford New Years Eve Gala

Kingsford The Barossa | Wednesday 31 December 2025

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Keen to kick off 2026 out of the city in style? Kingsford's chic New Year's Eve Gala should be topping your list. Begin with champagne and canapés, then saunter into a three-course menu with perfect wine pairings from the Wine Vault, before heading to the dancefloor to say ciao to the year (all while snacking at the late-night chef's cheese bar, hello). They're also offering some sneaky rates if you want to stay around for a night or two, so check 'em out here.

What's On In Adelaide January 2026

Sidebyside Festival

Helen Mayo Park  | Saturday 31 January 2026

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Big energy, hypnotic visuals and one massive weekend of dancefloor bliss, Sidebyside Festival returns to Adelaide's city parklands in January 2026 celebrating the intersection of electronic music, art and cutting-edge design. Expect huge global heavyweights like DJ Seinfeld, Harrison BDP and Alex Kassian bringing the vibes, along with local legends like Pretty Girl, Roa Terenzi and RONA ready to pump up the crowds. In the first of its kind for Aussie festivals, Sidebyside's introducing a time-based ticketing system designed to encourage festival-goers to head there early and support those fresher artists playing first off the rank (you'll also get a more affordable entrance price, hello). Grab your tickets here.

What's On In Adelaide February 2026

A Day On The Gully Festival

Civic Park, Adelaide | Saturday 28 February 2026

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The likes of Chet Faker, Ball Park Music, Malrat and Teenage Joans are heading South for one epic, jam-packed day at A Day On The Gully Festival. This one-day all ages fest kicking off at Civic Park on Saturday 28 February 2026 is a celebration of some of the country's most celebrated music artists with appearances from a ton of our greatest Aussie stars as well as generational icons, The Living End and Pete Murray too. Grab all the info here. 

Coming Soon

The Cliffs

Kangaroo Island | Opening This Summer

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Get ready to swing into something spectacular. The Cliffs is a brand-spankin' destination golf course opening for preview play in January 2026. Designed by Darius Oliver (the mastermind behind Australia’s top-rated Cape Wickham), this 18-hole links course is set along Kangaroo Island’s wild southern coastline, where elevated tees, dune terrain and ocean views steal the show. Beyond the fairways, it’s big on sustainability too, with thousands of native trees planted and invasive species removed to restore the landscape. You'll have to wait a few more months, but this one’s destined to be a hole-in-one for South Australia.