Adelaide Festivals & Music

Gorgeous Adelaide South Australia is host to several of the largest, most captivating festivals in Australia. The outdoor festival culture has blossomed to international scale here, drawing crowds from all over the world.

Adelaide SA always gives visitors a warm reception, with stunning locations complemented by exquisite weather. The Adelaide map shows the local attractions and car hire Adelaide makes it easy to get around and enjoy the travel experience.

With the music scene playing a big part in Adelaide's festival culture, thousands gather annually for Womadelaide, a three-day world music carnival featuring six outdoor stages and live performances from leading international artists from over 20 countries.

For a selection of the biggest and brightest names from the raucous galaxy of today's rock—Big Day Out Adelaide showcases massive international and Australian names, as a fun-loving crowd returns to participate and enjoy the atmosphere each year.

Discover the avant-garde and your own inspiration at the yearly Adelaide Fringe Festival—Australia's top arts-event with three packed weeks of creative culture, performance and the arts spread over Adelaide's outdoor venues, hotspots and clubs.

How about a stein of excellent beer and an oompah beat? The South Australian German Association's Schutzenfest, is a hearty summer celebration of Black Forest and Bavarian culture, song, competition and food.

Also revelling in Adelaide's weather and landscape are the beach-bound Adelaide International Kite Festival and the exhilarating Royal Adelaide Show, featuring the talent and wizardry of participants and evoking the cheers and applause of the crowds every year.

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