Celebrate South Australia’s Living Artists with SALA 2025

5 August 2025

The SALA Festival returns for the month of August, transforming streets, galleries, libraries and community spaces into vibrant celebrations of our state’s living artists.

Councils across South Australia are supporting artists and bringing SALA events to life in their communities. Here’s a look at some of the events on but check out your local council to see what is happening near you.

City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters

Local venues across Norwood, Payneham and St Peters are packed with exhibitions, artist-led events and open studios. Check out the interactive map for the Art of Parade event, where you can stroll along The Parade and visit over 12 venues displaying artworks.

Explore what’s on at City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters

Kingston District Council

Kingston is highlighting local creatives through a community exhibition at the Meet Make Create Space at Kingston Town Hall. The theme for this year’s exhibition is Summer, a reminder of the warmth and colour the season brings.

Find out more about Kingston’s SALA exhibition.

Town of Walkerville

Five artists will be exhibiting their works for the month of August at the Walkerville Town Hall and Theresa Walker Gallery. Each artist will showcase a different art form through their exhibition, offering visitors a chance to discover something new each time they visit.

Visit Town of Walkerville to learn more about the exhibition.

Adelaide Hills Council

The Summit Community Centre will again host an exhibition featuring a range of artists from the community.

See how Adelaide Hills Council is showcasing their local artists.

City of Salisbury

Salisbury is hosting two exhibitions for SALA at the Salisbury Community Hub and The Mawson Centre, designed to be inclusive and accessible to the community, encouraging residents of all ages to experience art in everyday spaces.

Check out City of Salisbury’s SALA events.

City of Playford

Playford is spotlighting three local artists with a free exhibition at the Playford Civic Centre. Each artist will be showcased on rotation throughout August, giving visitors a fresh experience every time they visit.

Join the Playford SALA Festival.

City of Port Adelaide Enfield

City of Port Adelaide Enfield is hosting 25 events for the annual SALA Festival, which brings local art and culture experiences to PAE. These events are amazing opportunities to celebrate the work of our talented emerging and established artists.