Baby, it’s cold outside… that’s for sure! But don’t let the frosty air spoil your mood. Our bustling little city is coming up with the goods this July. With wine, music, craft, sport and, wait for it — World CHOCOLATE Day this month, you’re sure to find an activity that floats you and your family’s boat (and help you get through if you have kids on school holidays)! The popular Illuminate Adelaide is also back in July, so why not rug up and explore our spectacular city in a whole new light… literally!
Check out our list of what’s on and tag us — @adelady — if you stumble upon any other July events you’re keen to share!
1 – 20 July, 2025
Yo-Chi Colouring Competition — Yo-Chi venues
1 – 31 July, 2025
Libraries SA Firstival — various locations
2 – 20 July, 2025
Illuminate Adelaide — various locations
Image credit :: Illuminate Adelaide
4 July, 2025
Teacher Comedy Night feat. Daniel Delby — Arkaba Hotel
4 – 20 July, 2025
University of Adelaide Lumen Bar — North Terrace
4 July, 2025
The Drop In: Reds Edition — The Rise of Alternative Varieties — National Wine Centre of Australia
4 July, 2025
Australian Calisthenics Theatre Company: Mother Nature — Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Image credit :: Australian Calisthenics Theatre Company
5 July, 2025
Adelaide Thunderbirds v Melbourne Mavericks — Adelaide Entertainment Centre
7 July, 2025
World Chocolate Day at Melba’s Chocolate Factory — Anguston and Woodside
8 – 19 July, 2025
Kimberly Akimbo — Her Majesty’s Theatre
9 July, 2025
Emma Memma — Norwood Concert Hall
Image credit :: Emma Memma
11 – 13 July, 2025
Craft Alive — Adelaide Showgrounds
12 July, 2025
The British & Irish Lions v AUNZ Invitational XV Adelaide — Adelaide Oval
12 July, 2025
The Music of John Lennon — Festival Theatre
Image credit :: Adelaide Festival Centre
12 July, 2025
Adelaide Thunderbirds v Sunshine Coast Lightening — Adelaide Entertainment Centre
12 July, 2025
ABBA: Thank you for the Music — Barossa Arts Centre, Tanunda
17 July, 2025
Mozart’s Clarinet: Musica Viva Australia National Tour — Adelaide Town Hall
18 – 21 July, 2025
Christmas in July European Market — The Stirling Hotel
Image credit :: Stirling Hotel
19 July, 2025
BOD-E for TSS – Movie Fundraiser (BALLERINA) — Regal Theatre
20 July, 2025
ADL UP On Purpose Morning Dance Party — My Cloud Nine
22 – 29 July, 2025
The Sleeping Beauty — Festival Theatre
Image credit :: Adelaide Festival Centre
24 July, 2025
Nikki Glaser: Alive & Unwell Tour — Her Majesty’s Theatre
25 – 27 July, 2025
Winter Reds — Various locations
26 July, 2025
One Direction: 15th Anniversary Party — Lion Arts Factory
27 July, 2025
Rob Mills Performs the Songs of Bon Jovi — The Gov
