Pirate ships in Burra Creek, dogs on winery tours, Guns N’ Roses on stage and Father Christmas on parade. Throw in queer cinema, rodeos, fast cars and ballet, and November’s shaping up to be a busy month in SA.
Feast Festival
1-22 November
Feast is celebrating JOY this year, with more than 80 LGBTQIA+ events across Adelaide and regional SA. The free opening night street party kicks things off with live music and DJs, while Picnic in the Park returns to Whitmore Square/Iparrityi on 22 November, also with free entry. There’s drag, cabaret, comedy and queer cinema, plus a regional tour bringing an award-winning coming-out story to Victor Harbor, Mount Gambier, Whyalla, Renmark and Burra.
Good Music Month
1-30 November
November is officially your excuse to get out and discover more live music. MusicSA’s Good Music Month brings together gigs and performances right across the state, from Adelaide pubs and small venues to regional festivals and country halls. From shoegaze and punk to funk, folk, opera and electronica – whatever you’re into, there’s a gig somewhere with your name on it.
Multicultural Festival
1 November
Come hungry. Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga is hosting a free celebration of SA’s many cultures, with cooking demonstrations featuring a Vietnamese noodle salad, Indian-spiced potato fritters and Ghanaian doughnuts. Try your hand at Brazilian capoeira or Scottish ceilidh dancing, make an Indonesian batik print or meet Kira the giant puppet. There’s also a packed stage program featuring everything from Ukrainian Cossack dancers to Mexican folk performances. It’s a free afternoon of food, music and culture.
Coonawarra Running Festival
7 November
Run, walk or wobble your way past vineyards and red gums in Coonawarra wine country, all for a good cause. Serious runners can tackle the half marathon, with shorter distances for everyone else. Or gather your mates for the 5km Wobbly Winery Walk, with ‘drink breaks’ at five cellar doors and prizes for the best-dressed team. There’s also a family market and a gold-coin mini fun run for little legs at Coonawarra Memorial Park. The festival raises money for mental health programs in the Limestone Coast, with $108,000 raised over the past four years.
Pride March and Poppin Out
7 November
Adelaide’s East End is turning rainbow for Pride March, with thousands of LGBTQIA+ South Australians and allies taking to the streets. Meet at Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka from 2pm before the free march kicks off at 3pm. Afterwards, Mary’s Poppin takes over Synagogue Place for Poppin Out, an 18+ street party featuring 32 drag queens, kings and performers, including Kween Kong, Hannah Conda and Coco Jumbo.
Join the Pride March | Party at Poppin Out
National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant
14 November
Father Christmas is coming to Adelaide, and he’s bringing some new friends. Two new floats are making their debut: The Magic Hat, a colourful elf’s hat that doubles as a house, and Bumper Christmas, a festive winter fun park featuring the return of the much-loved baby penguins. There’s also Sandy Christmas, a new mini float with a koala eating hot chips at the beach. Emma Memma is back too, joining a parade featuring more than 170 moving sets, 3000 costumes and 300 clowns and elves.
Check the Pageant route and details
Barossa Rodeo
14 November
Swap wine tasting for cowboy hats at the Barossa Rodeo, held on a private property near Lyndoch. Watch competitors take on team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing and breakaway roping, where riders race against the clock to rope a calf. There’s plenty happening outside the arena too, with food trucks, market stalls, live music and a licensed bar. A different way to spend a Saturday in wine country.
Burra Yacht Race
14 November
Burra has its very own yacht club, with one regatta a year and no actual yachts in sight. Instead, crews paddle their homemade creations down Burra Creek – from pirate ships and floating bathtubs to wobbly rafts that may or may not make it to the finish line. There’s $5000 in cash and prizes across junior, women’s, open and masters races, plus awards for Best Dressed and Best Built Boat. On dry land, there’s a tug-of-war, an ice cream eating competition, live entertainment, food stalls and a bar.
Sounds in the Quarry
14 November
A music festival inside a 160-year-old stone quarry? Yes, please. Sounds in the Quarry returns to Overland Corner in the Riverland, with more than 20 artists across two stages, including Sunset Bros, Tazi, Seek N Destroy and Opposites Attract. The main stage sits inside the historic quarry, with music and lights filling the space from afternoon until late. This one’s strictly 18+, and free riverside camping is included with your ticket.
Coonawarra Woof & Wine Walk
14-15 November
Finally, a winery tour where your four-legged friend is invited too. Saturday’s self-guided walk takes you and your dog between six Coonawarra cellar doors, with wine tastings, gourmet snacks, live music, and even pup pedicures along the way. On Sunday, head to Rymill Coonawarra for Downward Dog Pup Yoga, complete with a croissant, sparkling wine and homemade dog treats. No dog? You’re welcome on the winery walk too.
Take your best mate wine tasting
Australia v England – Men’s ODI
15 November
Cricket’s oldest rivalry is back at Adelaide Oval, with Australia taking on England in a day-night showdown. Settle in on the Hill beside the heritage scoreboard or grab a seat in the stands as the two teams battle it out in the second match of the three-game series. Expect big hits, fierce competition and an afternoon of cricket that stretches into the evening under lights. First ball at 2pm.
Fashion Thrift Society Adelaide
15 November
Vintage treasures, one-off outfits and designer finds for a fraction of the original price – this is second-hand shopping on a serious scale. Fashion Thrift Society returns to St Clair Recreation Centre in Woodville South, bringing together racks of vintage fashion, reworked streetwear and independent sellers. Hunt down your next favourite outfit, discover local creatives and give pre-loved clothes another life. Early-entry shoppers get first pick from 10am, with general admission opening at noon.
Sunset on Seppeltsfield Road
20 November
For one night, Seppeltsfield Road becomes a Barossa street party. The famous palm-lined stretch is transformed into a pedestrian-friendly celebration of local wine, gin, beer and food, with producers setting up along the road as the sun drops behind the vineyards. Wander between stalls, discover a new favourite drop and take in one of the Barossa’s prettiest sunset spots. After three sell-out years, the event is back for its fourth outing.
The Nutcracker
26-28 November
Christmas is coming to Her Majesty’s Theatre, ballet style. BIG Live returns with its production of The Nutcracker, bringing Tchaikovsky’s classic to life with dancers from around the world, elaborate costumes, falling snowflakes and everyone’s favourite – the Sugar Plum Fairy. Follow Clara’s adventure into the Land of Sweets in this two-hour production, back after a sold-out Adelaide season in 2025.
bp Adelaide Grand Final
26-29 November
Four days of racing, two major concerts and one Supercars champion crowned on the streets of Adelaide. The bp Adelaide Grand Final returns to Victoria Park with Supercars, a new GT1 hypercar category featuring cars from the likes of Bugatti and Ferrari, and a rally competition on a purpose-built dirt track. Off-track, Hilltop Hoods headline Saturday’s concert alongside Ball Park Music, CYRIL and Teenage Joans, before Guns N’ Roses take over on Sunday night with some of hard rock’s biggest anthems.
Moonlight Cinema
26 November – 14 February
Grab a picnic rug and claim your patch of grass – Moonlight Cinema is back at Botanic Park. The season kicks off with The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, while December brings new releases Verity, Sense and Sensibility and Practical Magic 2, plus a preview of Helen Mirren’s A Talent for Murder. Christmas favourites Love Actually and Home Alone are back too, alongside Ebenezer, a new take on Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Pack your own snacks or order from the on-site kitchen and bar, upgrade to a bean bed if you’re feeling fancy, and yes, dogs are welcome too.
