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Last updated: November 11, 2024


Find your holiday cheer in Adelaide with our comprehensive event guide. Whether you're rediscovering Adelaide or experiencing it for the first time, this guide is your holiday lifeline.

Popular events abound in the city, starting with the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant, a beloved tradition featuring vibrant floats and entertaining performances that herald the festive season. Combine your celebrations at the Sealink Adelaide Carols by Candlelight, where the enchanting atmosphere and community spirit come to life through joyous carols sung under the stars. And the stunning Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga Christmas Tree is something you definitely don't want to miss as it illuminates the square, creating a magical backdrop for your holiday photos. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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Adelaide Holiday Light Displays


What to Expect:

13,616 individually programmable LED lights.

Description:

The Giant Christmas Tree in Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga stands 25 metres tall, adorned with 13,616 individually programmable LED lights. Each night, a dazzling light display runs from 8:30 pm to 2:30 am, with each loop lasting 10 minutes. The tree is installed each November and lit up mid-November.

Where: Adelaide | More Info: Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga Christmas Tree

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Iconic light display with historical and cultural elements.

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The Riverbank Christmas Lights Display, formerly known as the West End Brewery Riverbank Christmas Lights, is an annual event that has been a South Australian family tradition for over 60 years. It features a variety of festive displays including Santa and his reindeers, Jack in the box, Vulcan's volcano, and a Ferris wheel. The event is held along the banks of the River Torrens in Thebarton, offering a fabulous view of numerous moving displays.

Where: Adelaide | More Info: Riverbank (West End Brewery) Christmas Lights

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Community-driven light displays and festive activities.

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The Lights of Lobethal Festival is a community-driven event showcasing impressive light installations and traditional Christmas events in the Adelaide Hills. Visitors can explore local markets, drive through dazzling displays, and immerse themselves in festive spirit.

Where: Lobethal | More Info: Lights of Lobethal Christmas Festival

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Adelaide Holiday Shows and Entertainment


What to Expect:

Largest public parade in the Southern Hemisphere with a rich history since 1933.

Description:

The National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant is a vibrant public parade in Adelaide, featuring over 170 moving theatrical sets, 3000 costumes, and 30 dance groups. It marks the official welcoming of Father Christmas to Australia, attracting over 320,000 spectators.

Where: Adelaide | More Info: National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant

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High-quality entertainment with local artists and schools.

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Mount Barker Carols & Fireworks is the largest Christmas Carols event in the Adelaide Hills, featuring family fun activities starting at 5:00 PM, a high-quality entertainment program at 7:00 PM, and fireworks approximately at 9:15 PM. The event includes free face painting, rock climbing, and the Bethlehem Trail, along with a wide range of food and drink vans.

Where: Mount Barker | More Info: Mount Barker Carols & Fireworks

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What to Expect:

Vibrant community celebration with live performances and festive activities.

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The Playford Community Carols is a vibrant outdoor event featuring fantastic performances, face painting, Christmas market stalls, and a variety of food options. Attendees can enjoy the electrifying atmosphere and community spirit at Fremont Park.

Where: Elizabeth | More Info: Playford Community Carols

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Christmas carols and movie screening with local entertainment.

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Join family and friends at Max Amber Sportsfield for Christmas celebrations featuring food stalls, face painting, carols, a visit from Santa, and a screening of Elf at sundown. Enjoy singing along to well-known Christmas carols played by the Campbelltown City Band and sung by Mark Oates.

Where: Paradise | More Info: Campbelltown Christmas Carols & Movie

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Adelaide Other Holiday Activities


What to Expect:

City-wide Santa trail with festive activities.

Description:

The Santa Course is a city-wide trail where participants can visit all 10 Santas around Adelaide, following a festive Santa Course map.

Where: Adelaide | More Info: The Santa Course

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Santa spotting along roadside properties in the Adelaide Hills.

Description:

The Santarilla Trail is a festive event in the southern Adelaide Hills where families can drive through the region to spot Santa along roadside properties. Residents of Kangarilla and surrounding areas have created quirky Christmas displays, including areas like Meadows and Clarendon.

Where: Kangarilla | More Info: Santarilla Trail

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What to Expect:

State's largest indoor Christmas tree in a historic library setting.

Description:

Celebrate Christmas at the State Library of South Australia by visiting the Mortlock Chamber, featuring the state's largest indoor Christmas tree and various festive activities.

Where: Adelaide | More Info: Christmas at the Mortlock

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Vibrant city-wide celebrations with live music and public performances.

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The Adelaide Christmas Festival features free events and live performances to spread Christmas cheer, with a focus on community engagement and festive activities.

Where: Adelaide | More Info: Adelaide Christmas Cracker Trail

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Free family-friendly Christmas carols event with local performers.

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Join the Nairne Community Carols at the Nairne School Oval for an evening of Christmas carols and community spirit. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the music, food, and company of your friends and family.

Where: Nairne | More Info: Nairne Community Carols

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