Events around South Australia in 2024

Posted 19 August, 2024 the sa move team

Each month, sa move brings you our pick of SA events that everyone should have on their calendar.

SEPTEMBER 2024

Spring is in the air and events across South Australia are in full bloom. Here are some great days out to add to your calendar this September.

1. Royal Adelaide Show

When: Ending 8 September
Where: Wayville Showground

There’s still time to get your fill of hair-raising rides, showbags, fluffy alpaca judging, cake decorating mastery, local produce tasting, live entertainment, and more. The Royal Adelaide Show has delighted the whole family for 185 years, and this year will be no exception.

RAA members can save on entry tickets, until the allocation is exhausted.

2. Adelaide Guitar Festival

When: 12–29 September
Where: Various locations

Don’t ‘fret’, there are ‘picks’ to suit all musical tastes as we celebrate the world’s most popular instrument at the Adelaide Guitar Festival.

With music and experiences to suit all tastes, find out why this instrument is more than just a set of strings as you learn from Australia’s finest guitarists, witness the inconceivable screening of The Princess Bride with live score, featuring Slava Grigoryan or rock out to the electrifying homage to The Rolling Stones.   

3. Lumary City-Bay Fun Run

When: 15 September
Where: Starting in Adelaide CBD

Be part of history as you pound the pavement in this year’s  50^th Lumary City-Bay Fun Run. Join thousands of runners, walkers, wheelchair athletes and charity groups as they celebrate  fifty years of taking over the streets between the Adelaide CBD and Glenelg. This year, city bay are aiming to attract 50,000 participants to celebrate this huge milestone. With 3km, 6km, 12km and 21km distances to choose from, there’s a challenge to suit all fitness levels.

You’ll be off to a running start if you’re an RAA member. Members can access discounted tickets until 31 August, so grab your sneakers and start training!

4. Cars & Culture Adelaide

When: 15 September
Where: Netball SA Stadium

If you’d rather swap shoe leather for car leather, head along to Cars & Culture, Motor Culture’s free car enthusiast’s meet.

Ogle a range of vehicles from super cars to classics – basically anything with a motor – against the backdrop of a live DJ mixing tunes on the decks. Bring the whole family. Even your pets are welcome to join in on the fun.

5. SA Spring Garden Festival

When: 21 September
Where: Mount Pleasant

True to its name, the town of Mount Pleasant will be the most delightful place to visit as it hosts the annual SA Spring Garden Festival.

Join ABC’s Gardening Australia presenter Hannah Moloney at one of her special guest speaker sessions, followed by book signings and photo opportunities. Peruse a large variety of plant and garden stalls, attend garden-related workshops and enjoy delicious food and beverages from local vendors.

6. The Almighty Sometimes

When: 25–28 September
Where: Space Theatre

Have a thought-provoking night at the theatre exploring the themes of identity, family and hope in Theatre Republic’s latest production, The Almighty Sometimes.

The story follows Anna, a young woman living with a mental illness, who for as long as she can remember, has lived hand-in-hand with her medication. Now an adult, she is determined to discover herself and her place in the world. RAA members can join the journey with a 20% discount on tickets.