What's On in Adelaide This Weekend: Our Adelaide Editor's Top 7 Picks
Discover what's on in Adelaide this weekend, with no shortage of good times to be had in this vibrant city.
It's easy to have a good time when you know what's on this weekend in Adelaide, with the city offering a diverse range of experiences to cater to every taste. Whether you're in the mood for live music, a market or a bite to eat, this loveable city has no shortage of experiences and activations.
Struggling to make plans? We're here to help! Here's our Editor's guide to what's on in Adelaide this weekend, highlighting everything we've added to our calendars. We don't gatekeep!
Urban Wine Walk
Combining sunshine, friends, vino, a little fitness and a whole lot of fun, the Urban Wine Walk is returning to the CBD! Gather the wine lovers in your life and sign up for a day strolling the streets of Adelaide on a self-guided wine tour, stopping at participating venues to sample delicious wines from South Australian (and one Italian) winemakers.
With Gilbert Street Hotel, Prohibition Liquor Co., The Original Coopers Alehouse and Rob Roy Hotel all set to transform into cellar doors for the afternoon, this is one seriously fun way to try drops from the likes of Vinteloper, Paxton Wines and Kaesler without needing to the leave the city!
Saturday, February 8th, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Book here.
Multiple venues, Adelaide CBD
Drink & Dine at Station Road
Embodying Euro summer vibes, Station Road is bringing a little taste of France to your lunch break with its brand-new French Classics lunch menu, kicking off with the much-loved moules frites! Launching this Thursday, this iconic dish - fresh Port Lincoln mussels cooked in a white wine and cream broth, best served with crispy house-made French fries and mayo - will be available Wednesday to Saturday for lunch. A new French favourite will take centre stage each month, keeping things fresh and delicious.
Already have lunch plans? Kick off your weekend with Apero Hour, where you can enjoy alfresco drinks, elegant bar bites and DJ beats, making for the perfect excuse to leave work a little early. With Whispering Angel Rosé the star of the show at $16 a glass, plus inventive cocktails and a forecast for sunshine, this is Friday knock-offs done right.
Apero Time, Fridays from 3:00pm - 6:00pm
French Classics Lunch available Wednesday - Saturday
Festival Tower, Adelaide
Lunar New Year at SkyCity
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with live entertainment, exclusive meal deals, and vibrant festivities taking over SkyCity. At Madame Hanoi, upgrade to the Year of the Snake Banquet for $88 per person to devour a lucky feast featuring signature dishes, a Lunar New Year cocktail, and a decadent deep-fried bao dessert. Get in quick - this offer only runs til February 12th!
After dinner, get yourself to the casino floor from 10:00pm on Friday or Saturday to experience the spectacular lion dance on the casino floor, bringing prosperity and good fortune.
Madame Hanoi Year of the Snake Banquet, available daily til February 12th
Lion Dance, 7th and 8th of February, 10:00pm - 11:00pm
SkyCity, North Terrace, Adelaide
Woodstock Winery x Ginlong Canteen
Looking for a perfect summer activity? This might just be it! All summer long, The Lawns at Woodstock Winery are open on weekends, where guests can lounge on tables or BYO picnic setting for a lush day surrounded by greenery, with great food and wine. To make the deal even better, Ginlong Canteen will be on-site every weekend in their pop-up restaurant, bringing their delectable Asian fusion to McLaren Vale.
Weekends, 11:30am - 4:00pm
October to April
215 Douglas Gully Road, McLaren Vale
Live Music at the Adelaide Central Market
Everyone's favourite market just got better, with late-night trade on Fridays accompanied by live acoustic music at the Adelaide Central Market. Shop for the weekend ahead - whether it's a fresh sourdough loaf and eggs for Saturday brunch, cheese and dips for a cheeky cheeseboard or a premium cut for dinner with friends - and enjoy tunes from some of Adelaide's best musicians, including Leni Marron, Alice Haddy and Kaurna Cronin. The tunes kick off at 6:00pm in the Gouger dining area and the South East Corner!
Fridays, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
44/60 Gouger Street, Adelaide
POOLSIDE at Eos by Skycity
Fridays just got even better with POOLSIDE at Eos by SkyCity. From 5:00pm, the exclusive Eos Leisure Deck will transform into a summer oasis, offering guests access to a heated pool, sun loungers, and live DJ sets. Your ticket includes three hours of bottomless drinks - think coconut margaritas, Riot fruit spritzes, and 78° Sunset Gin - plus wine, beer, and a delicious meal. Menu highlights include Italian antipasto, burgers, and iTL pizzas like the seasonal Summer in Pink with whipped goat cheese and roasted hazelnuts.
Previously reserved for guests, the Leisure Deck is now Adelaide’s ultimate Friday escape, blending luxury vibes with city views.
Fridays from 5:00pm, book here.
Eos by SkyCity, 1 Festival Drive, Adelaide
Moonlight Cinema
With another weekend of balmy evenings approaching, there's never been a better time to grab your mates, your picnic rug, and snacks (or, you can buy food from the food trucks) and settle in for an evening under the stars at Moonlight Cinema. This week, The Parent Traps plays on the big screen on Friday evening, followed by Wicked: Sing-Along Version on Saturday and Twilight on Sunday. Pass the popcorn!
Moonlight Cinema is open til February 16th, the full program is available here.
Botanic Park, Hackney Road, Adelaide
If you loved our guide to what’s on in Adelaide this weekend, keep the fun times going and check out things to do in Adelaide CBD or, if you're looking to save those pennies, check out our favourite free things to do in the city.
