City of West Torrens celebrates with Summer Festival
Enjoy five vibrant, family-friendly events in community parks across the council area, providing plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy the season.
Running every Saturday from 10 January to 7 February 2026, the festival delivers live music, outdoor movies, giant water inflatables and hands-on activities for all ages. Even better, each event is free!
Open Air Cinema
Saturday 10 January 2026
The festival kicks off at Golflands Reserve, Glenelg North, with a free open-air cinema experience. Families can settle in on the grass and enjoy entertainment and face painting from 5pm and stay for the movie, The Wild Robot on a giant 7.5-metre screen as the sun goes down at 8:45pm.
Splash!
Saturday 17 January 2026
Mellor Park Reserve in Lockleys will transform into a summer playground with Splash! Expect a bubble performance, water slides, a dunk bucket, messy play and plenty of ways to cool off during the school holidays.
All Together Now
Saturday 24 January 2026
Enjoy an evening of music and movement at Weigall Oval, North Plympton. Live performances include the Amazing Drumming Monkeys, African Soul, Jambu Loco and Cartel Afinke. Free children’s entertainment is also on offer, including face painting, dig-a-dino and Circobats, providing the perfect program of entertainment for the whole family.
Touch-a-Truck
Saturday 31 January 2026
Kids can climb aboard a range of trucks and vehicles and meet the people who operate them, jump on an inflatable castle, drive an electric go-kart and check out a model train at Apex Park, West Beach. Touch-a-Truck offers a hands-on experience that sparks curiosity and plenty of smiles.
Music and Markets
Saturday 7 February 2026
The festival wraps up at West Torrens Memorial Gardens with market stalls curated by Lollipop Collective, live music, and free activities for all ages. It’s a relaxing way to spend a summer afternoon and support local makers.
Summer Festival reflects the City of West Torrens’ commitment to creating community events that support community connections, check out the full program at City of West Torrens.
