A feast for the senses

South Australia is living up to its billing as the nation’s Festival State, with music, food, wine, arts and culture still to come – and everyone is welcome.

The Festival State is in full Bloom. South Australia’s inaugural celebration of springtime events and festivals continues to flower, with locals and visitors alike soaking up some of the best the state has to offer.

From a visual celebration of Indigenous art to the festival for the curious that is Barossa Contemporary; from the harmony of the Feast Festival to the thrills of the Shannons Adelaide Rally, there is still plenty to entrance and excite.

And Bloom, a collection of amazing events, has already kicked off South Australia’s events calendar. This year’s Adelaide Fringe will be held from February 18-March 22, stretching from Whyalla in the state’s north down to Naracoorte on the south-east coast and everywhere in between, offering a range of eclectic and vibrant events including cabaret, theatre, comedy, circus, music, visual arts, workshops and more. The event – the world’s second-largest after the Edinburgh Fringe – has drawn millions of interstate and international visitors to South Australia in its more-than-50-year history, with almost 3 million people enjoying 31 magical summer days and nights in 2021.

The Adelaide Festival and WOMADelaide are also major drawcards to the state. This year’s Festival runs from March 4-20, with a program that features both Australian and international artists in more than 70 events, including a free opening event from the internationally acclaimed acrobatic company Gravity and Other Myths. Meanwhile, Adelaide’s iconic open-air festival, WOMADelaide, will showcase more than 100 performances as well as workshops, children’s activities and more. For food lovers, Tasting Australia presented by RAA Travel is on the menu from April 29-May 8. The 10-day festival celebrates local food, drink, produce and producers, with last year’s event showcasing more than 40 local and national chefs, winemakers and other culinary experts.

Womadelaide returns to Botanic Park in March.

THE WORLD COLLIDES ONCE AGAIN FOR A CULTURAL EXPLOSION OF ENTERTAINMENT

Over three decades, Womadelaide has presented an extraordinary range of eclectic cultural experiences both on stage and throughout the surrounds of Botanic Park March 11-14, 2022

Celebrating its 30th birthday in 2022, South Australia’s favourite open-air festival returns to its spiritual home in Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla. Over four days, enjoy more than 100 performances across seven stages as well as the Planet Talks forum, KidZone, art and cooking workshops, the global village and more.

For more information, womadelaide.com.au

THE CULINARY DELIGHTS WILL OVERWHELM THE SENSES OF ANY FOODIE

Tasting Australia presented by RAA Travel

April 29-May 8, 2022

The calendar event that gets food lovers’ mouths watering every year. Running over 10 days and two big weekends across metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia, the annual festival features hundreds of events showcasing the nation’s best alongside homegrown heroes including chefs, winemakers, distillers, producers, restaurateurs and more.

For more information, tastingaustralia.com.au

BE PART OF IT

South Australia has something for every taste. From world-class festivals of music, performance and art to culinary delights that are as individual as the state’s striking landscape; from award-winning restaurants, sporting events and tourism attractions to our globally famous wineries, the senses will be stimulated beyond imagination. Come and be part of it.

The Santos Festival of Cycling takes place in January 2022.

SPORTS FANS

Come and experience the sizzling summer of sport

EXPERIENCE THE THRILLS ON WHEELS

The best of Australian cycling is set to return once again to South Australia starting January 21-29 at the Santos Festival of Cycling 2022.

Highlighting the best of South Australia through the lens of various disciplines, the Santos Festival of Cycling will offer an exciting program of racing across multiple regions as well as an activity-packed CBD hub in Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi.

The festival replaces the traditional UCI WorldTour, Santos Tour Down Under in 2022, which cannot go ahead due to international border closures and associated quarantine requirements for visiting international teams, but retains an elite profile.

For more information, visit tourdownunder.com.au

THE ASHES

Men’s Vodafone Ashes Second Test

December 16-20, 2022

The historic rivalry continues as Australia take on England at Adelaide Oval, one of the best sporting venues in the world. Add in warm summer nights and pink skies as the sun sets over the Oval in this day-night event. History will happen.

For more information, adelaideoval.com.au