Glenelg Winter Arts Festival returns for a second year

11 July 2024

Get ready to hit the Bay – the Glenelg Winter Arts Festival is back for its second season!

Over two weeks in July, Colley Reserve will transform into a hub of creativity and entertainment, with shows, undercover spaces and fire pits to keep you warm as you indulge in hot food and special winter drinks.

Presented by popular Fringe hub Gluttony, in partnership with the City of Holdfast Bay and Jetty Road, the program is jam-packed with live music, stand-up comedy, circus, burlesque, magic, and family shows. There’s even a special Teddy Bears’ Picnic and a Dogs’ Day out for our four-legged friends!

Whether you’re looking for something creative to do with the kids during the school holidays or meeting friends for a night out, be sure to add Glenelg Winter Arts Festival to your list as a destination to check out this July.

Outdoor seating and marquee of winter festival

Our highlights include:

For kids:

Circus the Show This internationally award-winning, sell-out Fringe favourite is back for the whole family to enjoy.
Kidferno Australia’s greatest fire show for the whole family, returning due to popular demand.
The Teddy Bears’ Picnic New to the festival, this free and fun activation is for the littlest festival goers. Activities include bear mask making and biscuit decorating.

For adults:

Rouge Winner of Best Circus at Adelaide Fringe 2020, this blend of death-defying acrobatics, grandiose cabaret and deeply twisted burlesque is presenting at the festival for the first time.
Dom Chambers – Fake Wizard An award-winning comedy and magic adventure from a Fringe favourite.
Wil Anderson – WILEGITIMATE Wil returns for a second year with his brand-new show for one night only!

For our four-legged friends!

Dogs’ Day Out Bring your pup and spend the afternoon celebrating our four-legged friends! Activities to enjoy throughout the day include the costume parade, with prizes for best dressed dog and best dog /owner partner costumes!

Glenelg Winter Arts Festival runs Friday 5 July – Sunday 21 July 2024 in Colley Reserve. Visit Gluttony for the full program and to book!

Image credit: Helen Page Photography