Events around South Australia in 2024
Each month, sa move brings you our pick of SA events that everyone should have on their calendar.
December 2024
Here comes the sun! Christmas celebrations are in full swing, and we are almost ready to ring in the new year. You’ll be walking on sunshine at these December events in SA.
1. Vegan Festival Adelaide
When: 7–8 December
Where: Rundle Park/Kadlitpina, Adelaide
Are you vegan, v-curious or just want to learn how to make veggies taste more appealing? Then the family and pet-friendly Vegan Festival Adelaide is for you.
Over two days, you can hear from guest speakers such as cricket legend Jason ‘Dizzy’ Gillespie, participate in cooking demonstrations and workshops, groove to live music and peruse local market stalls. Of course there’s plenty of delicious vegan food and beverages to try.
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2. Lights of Lobethal Festival
When: 7–22 December
Where: Lobethal, Adelaide Hills
As the kids would say, the streets of Lobethal are ‘lit’. They sure are lit with twinkling bulbs of the largest community Christmas light display in the Southern Hemisphere. The Lights of Lobethal is still ‘glowing’ strong after 60 incredible years.
Come for the lights and stay for the sparkling atmosphere. You’ll work up an appetite ogling the dazzling front yards, so make your way to the main street to indulge in the diverse and delicious treats offered by local vendors and vans.
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3. Adelaide 36ers home games
When: Multiple dates in December 2024 and January 2025
Where: Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Bounce to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre to support the Adelaide 36ers at their National Basketball League (NBL) home games for the rest of the season. See the Sixers this month as they go head-to-head against the Perth Wildcats (8 December and 28 December), New Zealand Breakers (14 December) and Brisbane Bullets (24 December).
RAA members can score a slam dunk. Enter your RAA member number when buying your tickets for a discount on adult and family passes for the rest of the season.
4. St John Ambulance Carols by Candlelight
When: 14 December
Where: Elder Park, Adelaide
“Fa la la la la, la la la la”. It’s time to warm up your vocal chords because Christmas is in the air and filling Elder Park with festive spirit. For decades, South Australians have come together to sing and share in the magic of Christmas.
Entry is free to the 80th St John Ambulance Carols by Candlelight, so gather with your loved ones and grab the picnic rug for an evening filled with good cheer, singing and delicious food and drink. Belt out your favourite Christmas carols and songs alongside a star-studded line-up that includes Dami Im, family-favourite Emma Memma and Adelaide’s own Gospo Collective.
5. Summer Twilight Cinema
When: 14 December – 18 January
Where: Skillogalee Wines, Clare Valley
Kick back under the stars against the stunning backdrop of Skillogalee Wines while watching family favourite movies on the big screen on a warm summer night.
At the Summer Twilight Cinema series, watch classics like The Castle and Gladiator while sipping local beverages and scoffing house-made wood-fired pizza. For free tickets, become a Skillogalee’s Friends & Family member for free.
6. Cameron Corner New Years Eve
When: 31 December
Where: Corner where the borders of Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia meet, Outback SA
If ringing in the new year three times in one night sounds like an experience for the bucket list, then Cameron Corner has you covered. Thanks to Australia’s wacky time zones, you can celebrate New Years Eve first in New South Wales, and then across the border to South Australia to celebrate again half an hour later. Take another few steps and you can shout “Happy New Year” a third time 30 minutes later – this time in Queensland.
There’s limited accommodation, but lots of space to setup camp. Make sure you take plenty of water and drive safe – you’ll be in real outback territory here.
Bonus event: Cellar Door Fest
When: 31 January – 2 February
Where: Adelaide Convention Centre
Pop the Cellar Door Fest in your diary now before your summer calendar is filled to the brim. Featuring over 100 local wineries, distilleries and food producers, get ready to meet, taste and discover the best of South Australia under one roof in the heart of the city.
RAA members, don’t forget to pour yourself a generous discount with 20 per cent off full-price tickets with RAA Rewards.
