Limelight SA Weekend Guide
10 Things To Do In Adelaide This Weekend In Adelaide | July 24 - 26
1.Food & Wine
Winter Reds 2026
Winter Reds - Adelaide Hills - 2026
The Adelaide Hills Wine Region proudly presents South Australia’s largest winter wine festival, with more than 45 events taking place across the Adelaide Hills in celebration of the region’s acclaimed cool-climate red wines. Returning as Event Ambassador, former MasterChef judge and food icon, Matt Preston will once again lead the festivities, joined in 2026 by acclaimed chef Warren Mendes for a weekend of exceptional wine, food and immersive winter experiences.
2.Outdoors & Nature
Exploring South Australia
Caravan , Camping & Outdoor Show
Ready to upgrade, compare or plan your next road trip?
South Australia’s Caravan, Camping & Outdoor Sale returns to the Adelaide Showground from 23–26 July 2026, bringing together the latest caravans, campers, motorhomes, 4WD accessories and outdoor gear — all in one place.. Whether you’re looking for your first camper, upgrading the family caravan, fitting out your 4WD or preparing for your next road trip, this is the easiest way to see more, compare more and make informed decisions in one location..
3.Live Music & Entertainment
Flaming Sambucas - ABBA Tribute Show
Flaming Sambucas - ABBA Gold Show - Arrival 50 Years
2026 will be the 50th anniversary since ABBA's released ARRIVAL their most famous album, released in 1976. The album was followed up with ABBA’s historical 1977 tour of Australia. What a time to be alive! Just two weeks in March ’77 when Australia was consumed with the joy and the love of ABBAmania. ARRIVAL became the No.1 album of that year, and from which came five No.1 hits, including Dancing Queen, Fernando and Knowing Me Knowing You. Uniquely presented, this visual and exciting show highlights all songs from that album – and is guaranteed to touch your emotions. It connects those wonderful ABBA years of the 1970s to the celebration of ABBA’s 2021 reunion of Benny, Bjorn, Agnetha and Frida with new music. What a perfect and uplifting story!
4.Arts & Exhibitions
David Roche Gallery
David Roche Gallery (Guided House Tours ONLY)
Join us for a guided tour of Fermoy House, David Roche's residence, and enjoy the sumptuous house interiors crammed with objects collected over a lifetime. With a collection of over 3,500 items and spanning two centuries of European design from the early Rococo of France to Faberge in Russia, it's a feast for the eyes.
5.Markets & Shopping
Jetty Rd Shops Precinct
Jetty Road Glenelg
Jetty Road is the shopping and dining hub for Glenelg, Adelaide's most popular city beach. This kilometre-long retail strip is the perfect place to grab a barista made coffee, relax with a meal in one of the many cafés or restaurants and the chance to shop stylish boutiques, home wares, gift shops and more. Come along with family and friends 7 days a week and enjoy the open-air spaces, laneways and the seaside atmosphere. Why not take the tram from the city & make a day of it.
6.Sports & Action
Community Bike Ride
Bike SA "Ride Her Way"
Bike SA and the City of Tea Tree Gully invites you to join our fun and friendly Community Ride designed for Women by Women! Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or just starting, this ride is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy cycling in a safe and supportive environment. All ages and skill levels are welcome! This ride is all about having fun, meeting new people, and discovering the joys of cycling. No pressure—just ride at your own pace!
7.Theatre & Comedy
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
A Night At The Ballet
Some of the most powerful orchestral music ever written was created for the dance stage. Join the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra for an evening celebrating the music of dance – featuring beloved scores from Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet, Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, Bernstein’s On the Town, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel, and more. Filled with soaring melodies and dramatic storytelling, this is the orchestra at its most thrilling and expressive. An elegant evening out. Extraordinary music. Hear these remarkable scores brought to life the way they were meant to be experienced. Please note, there will be no ballet performance as part of this concert.
8.Speakers & Education
Portsde Lighthouse
Maritime Museum
The SA Maritime Museum preserves, explores and celebrates the human history of our oceans and rivers. The Museum, in the historic precinct of Port Adelaide, is within a short walking distance of the National Railway Museum and SA Aviation Museum on Lipson Street and a short drive to the Clipper Ship City of Adelaide on Dock 2. The Maritime Museum exhibitions and displays are housed in the historic Bond Store (1854) with three floors of objects and displays telling the stories of our seas and rivers.
9.Day Trips & Stays
Mount Lofty Lookout
Adelaide Hills & Hahndorf Tour
Tour the Adelaide Hills as you make your way to the historic German settlement of Hahndorf. The Adelaide Hills is home to the Mt Lofty Ranges, rolling vineyards, unspoiled bush land and rich farmland. This half day tour of Hahndorf and the Adelaide Hills allows you to explore the delights of Hahndorf and experience the charm of quaint, historic hills villages. Sample the local handmade produce as well as the arts and crafts of this fascinating region.
10.Hidden Gems
Little Bang Brewing Company
Little Bang Brewing Company
Come Say G’day! Our award-winning Tap Room is nestled in the back streets of Stepney, South Australia (just a short stumble from the Adelaide CBD). We’re open Wednesday to Sunday for a drink or feed, or swing by for takeaways any day of the week! Our Tap Room boasts 22 taps of beer, cider, rotating guest brews, SA wines and Little Bang gin – allowing one to wet their whistle with whatever they which desire. Get behind the scenes access to our nifty little operation, guided by one of our craft team members!
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