What’s on in January
Adelaide CBD
Illuminating our great state – Aus Lights on the River 2025 – 26 January 2025
Tied in with this year’s theme of ‘Respect, Reflect, Celebrate’, this immersive event brings an evening of colour, music and dance.
The evening will dive into the shared history and significant cultural and environmental ties South Australia’s First Nations communities have and continue to hold through a visually enthralling light, vision and sound experience.
Festivities will be also centered around celebrating the community organisations, performers, charities and the diverse community that make our state notoriously great.
Set within Tarntanya Wama (Elder Park) along the prominent River Torrens, Aus Lights on the River 2025 will also showcase Peter Drew’s ‘AUSSIE’ series, highlighting the deep migrant history which has shaped South Australia to be what it is now.
The evening will then wow those going to the annual event with a fireworks show.
Find out more and come and celebrate our festival state.
Ride into festivities with the City of Adelaide – City of Adelaide Tour Village – 17 – 25 January 2025
Music, shady spots, free entry and bars – the 2025 Tour Down Under is set to be an entertaining extravaganza this year at the City of Adelaide Tour Village.
Celebrating 25 years of cycling and community spirit, this iconic race will cover 1,198 km of action amongst the picturesque roads of South Australia, bringing in new terrains and challenges for riders.
Check out the details and get set to watch the infamous race with next level atmosphere.
Northern suburbs
Float to a film with the City of Tea Tree Gully – Dive in Movie at Waterworld – 18 January 2025
Adults and kids can catch a swim and watch the silver screen this summer, by reserving themselves poolside for the Dive in Movie at Waterworld event.
The magical evening under the stars will be featuring ‘IF,’ starring Ryan Reynolds, on a massively impressive inflatable outdoor screen!
If you’re after more real-life adrenaline-filled action at the same time, event goers can slide their way down the nearby water slides for some serious summer fun.
Secure your spot to book your tickets.
Southern suburbs
Surfs up with an art extravaganza at the City of Onkaparinga – The Surf 2024 – 13 December 2024 – 3 February 2025
Continue to admire and celebrate the sun, swell and the stunning seaside with the Surf 2024 art exhibition.
Set to run until February 2025, this event showcases the majestic and unique coastal beauty that the southern Adelaide coastal region boasts, as well as notorious surf hotspots around Australia by local and national artists.
Ride the wave within witnessing alluring artistry and check out the details for more information.
Eastern suburbs
A symphony of sound at the City of Norwood, Payneham and St Peters – Adelaide Summer Orchestra – 19 January 2025
Calling all lovers of strings, keys, and all things instrumental – the Adelaide Summer Orchestra is unleashing next level musical brilliance at the Norwood Concert Hall.
Conducted by Nicholas Braithwaite, this experience will captivate audiences with moving performances from renowned composers, Dmitri Shostakovich and Max Bruch, with renditions of Symphony No. 6 and Violin Concerto No. 1 by soloist, Tianyou Ma.
The Orchestra is set to wow the crowd with renowned musical pieces until 22 January 2025, so book now to secure your place and prepare to feel the music.
Western suburbs
Summer fun has begun at the City of West Torrens - Summer Festival - 11 January – 8 February 2025
January can be notoriously warm, so why not beat the heat by heading to the Summer Festival.
Children and families will be treated to giant water slides, water activities, live music and workshops, plus a whole lot more!
Join in on the fun in the sun, water and entertainment this summer.
Port Lincoln – Eyre Peninsula
Tuck into a big breakfast and celebrate all things Australian with the City of Port Lincoln – Australia Day Breakfast - 26 January 2025
Treat yourself to damper, native jams, fresh fruit and juice, while taking a moment to commemorate what makes our nation great and acknowledge the shared history within our diverse community that makes our Land Down Under so iconic.
Give a friendly ‘g’day’ and officially welcome those new to our glorious country via the annual citizenship ceremony. You can even bring green life to your backyard space with a native plant tube - there are 500 to be given away!
A Special Reflections event, ‘Ngandyarnidi’ (To Remember), will be held in correlation with a free community arts session. Hosted by local Barngarla woman, Emmalene Richards, the deeply moving session offers an opportunity to explore the learn the deeply rich history of local First Nations/ people within the area, recognise the significant impact the day has on First Nations people and explore the perspective of healing through art.
To reflect, respect and celebrate with the City of Port Lincoln on 26 January 2025, book now.
Murray Bridge – Murraylands region
Feed your need for speed with The Rural City of Murray Bridge – 2025 Clearview Accessories Australian Sprintcar Championship – Night 1 – 31 January 2025
Live life in the fast line this January, with an evening set to accelerate the inner speed demon in you!
Night 1 of the 2025 Clearview Accessories Australian Sprintcar Championships will be packed with some serious dust flying on the track by some swift and speedy sprintcars.
Don’t hit the brakes on booking now lock in an event which can’t be missed!
Yorke Peninsula
A reely great day to be had with the Yorke Peninsula Council – Gynburra Festival – 24 – 25 January 2025
Cast your sights to celebrate all things Gynburra (also commonly known as ‘butterfish’).
Along with a serious fishing competition kicking off, the event runs over two days and offers a family fun day with live entertainment, cultural performances, food vans and more. There’s even a free movie night and a women’s pamper day. The second day will be topped off with a night of fireworks and entertainment.
Limestone Coast
All aboard with the District Council of Robe – The Limestone Coast Marine & Adventure Show – 24 - 25 January 2025
Navigate the seas and climb aboard to the Limestone Coast Marine & Adventure Show.
Whether you are looking for a family friendly event, water sports adventure or out for a fishing expedition – there are an array of activities for those of all ages.
Set sail to the booking page and don’t miss this cool summer activity.
Fleurieu Peninsula
Find your voice at with the City of Victor Harbor – Studio Session – Daystreet – 22 January 2025
It’ time to make some noise with an afternoon at Studio Sessions.
Become a master lyricist and create chart topping melodies, while creating a sound which encapsulates the true essence of you!
Bring the workshop to an out of this world outro by exploring the basics of sound recording to capture your song sounds.
Jam, create and begin your journey in becoming the next idol sensation by registering for free!
