Free and low-cost events

Congratulations, you made it! A whole year of study is done and dusted.

So, what's next?

How does devouring delicious goodies at a food festival sound? Or checking out local artisans' markets? You could even take in the vibes at a live show near you.

Check out our guide to free and low-cost events to help you plan and make the most of the break.

Bowerbird
Date: 17 – 19 November 2023
Location: Wayville Pavilion, Adelaide Showground
Tickets: $6
Link: https://bowerbird.net.au/about/

Harcourts Smith Semaphore Street Fair
Date: 26 November
Location: Semaphore Foreshore and from the Esplanade to Swan Terrace along Semaphore Road
Tickets: Free admission!
Link: https://semaphorestreetfair.com.au/

Summer Grad. Festival feat. TONIX 
Date: 2 Dec 
Location: UniBar Adelaide 
Tickets: $12
Link: https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/summer-grad-festival-feat-tonix/157137#  

Gathered Market in the Mall 
Date: 3 Dec 
Location: Gawler Place, Rundle Mall 
Tickets: Free entry!
Link: https://marketsearchsouthaustralia.com.au/event/gathered-market-in-the-mall-4/  

Liam Fleming: Light and Colour 
Date: Now till 3 Dec 
Location: Art Gallery of SA 
Tickets: Free 
Link: https://www.agsa.sa.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/liam-fleming-light-and-colour/  

The Adelaide Comedy Showcase – Christmas Show 
Date: 8 Dec 
Location: Rhino Room 
Tickets: $30 
Link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-adelaide-comedy-showcase-christmas-shows-dec-8th-tickets-698787079967  

Asia Street Food Festival 
Date: 14 Dec – 17 Dec 
Location: Pinky Flat, North Adelaide, by the Riverbank of the River Torrens.
Tickets: Free entry
Link: https://asiaoasis.com.au/asia-street-food-festival/

Adelady Christmas Village 
Date: 15 Dec & 16 Dec 
Location: Victoria Square 
Tickets: Free 
Link: https://playandgo.com.au/adelady-christmas-village/

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition  
Date: Now till 31 Jan 2024 
Location: Bicentennial Conservatory, Adelaide Botanic Garden 
Tickets: $10 (general admission), $8 (student & concession) 
Link: https://www.botanicgardens.sa.gov.au/whats-on/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-23