April, you little overachiever.
Just when we think things might slow down… along comes long weekends, footy fever and those golden autumn days that practically beg us to get out and about.
The festival frenzy might be easing, but there’s still plenty on the calendar — from footy and family days to markets, live music and food-filled weekends. Whether you’re entertaining the kids over the school holidays or lining up a few catch-ups with friends, April’s got you covered.
We’ve rounded up what’s happening across Adelaide this month — so go on, lock a few things in.
We’ve handpicked a few of our standouts for March (check them out in our Pineapple Picks). Then scroll on for a full list of what’s on in Adelaide this month.
Spotted something fabulous we’ve missed? You know the drill — tag us @adelady!
Gather Round: Macca’s Footy Festival
Pineapple Picks
AFL Gather Round
Footy fans — it’s that time again! Gather Round takes over Adelaide with every AFL team playing right here in SA. The vibes are unmatched, with games across Adelaide Oval, Norwood Oval and Barossa Park. SkyCity and some key partners are taking over the Festival Plaza with live radio broadcasts, pop-ups, and plenty of food and drink, with every game being broadcast on the big screen from Station Lane. Don’t miss Elder Park either, which transforms into a ‘Festival of Footy’ packed with family-friendly fun. Get amongst it!
Norwood Food and Wine Festival
Long lunches, local drops and live music. This is The Parade at its finest! One big street party celebrating the best of SA’s food and wine scene. Grab your mates, wander, sip, snack and make an arvo (or evening) of it.
Adelaide International Kite Festival
Colourful kites, salty sea air and plenty of space for the kids to run wild. This is wholesome family fun at its best. Head to Semaphore and watch the sky come alive with giant, quirky kites while you soak up those autumn beachside vibes.
Emma Memma’s Jungle Picnic Tour
Calling all little ones (and their grown-ups)! Emma Memma is bringing her joyful, colourful world to Adelaide with a show full of music, movement and magic. Expect singing, dancing and interactive fun. It’s the kind of outing that’ll have the kids buzzing long after it’s over.
Adelaide International Kite Festival
What else is on in Adelaide this month:
Cluedo — Adelaide Festival Centre
1–4 April, 2026
Easter Long Weekend — SA-wide
3-6 April, 2026
Adelaide Crows vs Fremantle — Adelaide Oval
3 April, 2026
Adelaide International Kite Festival — Semaphore Beach Foreshore
4–6 April, 2026
Oakbank Easter Racing Carnival — Oakbank Racecourse
4–6 April, 2026
Barossa Food & Wine Village
RBG: Of Many, One — By Suzi Miller — Dunstan Playhouse
10 April, 2026
Electric Island — Glenelg Beach
11 April, 2026
AFL Gather Round — Adelaide & regional SA
9-12 April, 2026
The Whitlams with Adelaide Symphony Orchestra — Festival Theatre
10–11 April, 2026
Barossa Food & Wine Village — Murray Street, Tanunda
11 April, 2026
AFL Gather Round: Run 4 Your Club — Elder Park
11 April, 2026
Thunderbirds vs Giants — Adelaide Entertainment Centre
11 April, 2026
11–12 April, 2026
Footloose: The Musical — Her Majesty’s Theatre
11–19 April, 2026
Image :: Gilles at the Grounds
Norwood Food and Wine Festival — The Parade, Norwood
12 April, 2026
McLaren Vale Vintage and Classic — McLaren Vale
12 April, 2026
Adelaide’s Annual Wedding Expo — Adelaide Entertainment Centre
12 April, 2026
Leafy Sea Dragon Community Art Installation — Port Willunga Beach
12 April, 2026
Emma Memma’s Jungle Picnic Tour — Norwood Concert Hall
13 April, 2026
Re:PLAY Ecoconscious, family friendly workshops — Artspace
15–18 April, 2026
Adelaide Equestrian Festival — Victoria Park
16-19 April, 2026
Jimmy Carr — Laughs Funny — Adelaide Entertainment Centre
17 & 18 April, 2026
Salt Festival — Eyre Peninsular
17–26 April, 2026
Gather and Graze — Kingsford The Barossa
18 April, 2026
THE DAWN (Philippines) w/ GARAHE — Arkaba Hotel
18 April, 2026
Barossa Outdoor Cinema — Barossa Valley Chocolate Factory
18 April, 2026
Lime Green Festival — Point Malcom Reserve, Semaphore
18 April, 2026
Sidewood’s Vintage & Vinyl Festival — Sidewood Estate
18-19 April 2026
Gilles at the Grounds — Adelaide Showground
19 April, 2026
The Gruffalo: Adelaide Festival
Santos Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge — State Basketball Centre, Wayville
23–26 April, 2026
ANZAC Day — Services across Adelaide & SA
25 April, 2026
Thunderbirds vs Lightning — Adelaide Entertainment Centre
25 April, 2026
The Gruffalo — Her Majesty’s Theatre
25–26 April, 2026
Port Adelaide vs North Melbourne — Adelaide Oval
26 April, 2026
That’s what’s on this month in Adelaide, Pineapples! If you are looking for even MORE fun things to do in and around Adelaide, why not take a look at our guide to exploring the city? Go on — it’s filled with fun.
