We could be forgiven for thinking that Christmas was going to be cancelled this year, what with the way 2021 has turned out after the 2020 that was, but you know what they can’t cancel (…we think)? Christmas movies! We’ve rounded up the best festive flicks on Netflix this year so you can count down to Christmas… on the couch!
For three weeks in December, the Jubilee Pavilion at the Adelaide Showground is transformed into a spectacular world of snow, ice and Christmas celebration. And with its array of rides, activities and entertainment – all included in the entry price – it’s easy to see why Santa’s Wonderland is the hottest festive season ticket in town. Each year, the event is arranged into three distinct themes and we’ve gone behind the scenes at each so you know what to expect!
The largest community Christmas light display in the southern hemisphere is set to bring joy to South Australians for the first time since 2018. The iconic Lights of Lobethal proudly presented by RAA will return in 2021 following a two-year hiatus owing to the 2019 Cudlee Creek Bushfires and 2020 COVID-19-enforced shutdown. The event will run from 12 – 31 December and is being presented for the first time by RAA – as part of a new three-year agreement.
Grab some friends and get festive at the inaugural The Queens Xmas Festival that will transform The Queens Theatre into a vibrant Christmas street party with 3 days of live music, artist markets, food trucks, ceramic workshops, live art, and boutique bars.
Have you been to Semaphore lately, and did you know it’s the only place in the world called Semaphore? Semaphore has long been one of Adelaide’s favourite beachside suburbs, with so much to do and see for families, and we’ve got the scoop on what’s happening at Semaphore this summer!
The Xanadu Drive-In is an Australian-first movie experience, set to be hosted at the Torrens Parade Grounds on December 18 and 19. The brand new performance experience combines nostalgic film screenings with live cabaret and performance, created and presented by a multi-award-winning team!
Santa and his friends have made a special visit to The Parade in Norwood this year, and your family can take part in an augmented reality Christmas Trail to find them! We’ve got all the details on where you’ll find Santa and his merry mates on this very merry virtual treasure hunt.
FESTIVAL OF GOLF ADELAIDE | Clubs will be in full swing when Blitz Golf League brings Adelaide sporting fun once again in January next year, but this time it’s bigger than ever! Golfing pros will be going head-to-head with celebrities on the green across the state as part of the now week-long Festival of Golf.
Some news from Stardust Castle – with pageant tickets being allocated, South Australians near and far are encouraged to join in the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant festivities on November 13 from their very own Christmas castles, following the launch of Pageant at Home! We’ve got all the details about the activities you can get involved in from your very own living room, plus some tutorials on the fun you can set up to enjoy while watching live on Channel 9!
South Australia’s biggest retail destination has had the full festive makeover with Rundle Mall unveiling its Christmas window display to bring cheer to shoppers young and old.
Calling all Junior Scientists, future Pharmacists, imminent Einsteins, up and coming Astronauts and all the kiddos who just like to see things fizz and bubble – Science Alive is on its way to Adelaide this month!
In an Australian first, Adelaide’s west-end hub of hospitality and performance LIGHT, has launched tickets to Immersion, the highly anticipated headline experience of IMMERSE, a month-long celebration of the future of entertainment. For audiences, it will be like walking into an Imax theatre, except the screen wraps right around, surrounding you.
Adelaide, we’re about to jump into the most fun we’ve ever had, with The Big Bounce headed our way! That’s right, we’re talking the WORLD’S BIGGEST jumping castle (and that’s Guinness Book of Records certified FYI). An impressive 300 metre long inflatable obstacle course AND a three part space-themed wonderland, it’s 50% activity, 50% party and 100% the most fun we’re going to have all summer!
Adelaide’s biggest Christmas event, Santa’s Wonderland, is back for another magical year, with the festive family spectacular running from 3 December – 24 December in Jubilee Pavilion at the Adelaide Showgrounds.
The Adelaide Festival Centre and riverbank precincts will come alive with stunning performances, giant lanterns and much more for tonight’s official opening of OzAsia Festival 2021. With more than 50 events across 18 days, the festival has a range of experiences to offer audiences of all ages – everything from dance, theatre, music and comedy through to community events, visual art, literature and film.