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We've got all the information you need to figure out how you want to spend Australia Day on 26 January. Free events, activities and everything else that's on – Adelaide has it all going on this Australia Day.
Although Adelaide typically hosts an Australia Day fireworks display, it is unlikely we will be seeing them in 2021. However, if plans are announced to go ahead we will update this page accordingly.
A great Australia Day tradition throughout the country is a free brekky – and Adelaide has quite a few. If you're seeking some good grub, you can find it at the following places on 26 January:
Indulge in day defined by music, storytelling and participatory art come 26 January. Located in Gawler Place, this event is running from 23-26 January from 11am-2pm.
Bookings are not required and entry is free of charge.
For more info: Australia Day in SA
The biggest names in Australian music are gathering to sing their hearts out on Australia Day at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Artists gracing the honourable stage this year are Birds of Tokyo, Tutti, the Australian Girls' Choir and a 15-piece orchestra.
The concert offers two sessions at 12:30pm and 6:30pm for all the music-loving Australians out there. It includes a cocktail of local and global sounds, a ceremonial opening and an intercultural parade.
For more info: Ticketek
Start your day at Elder Park, paying respects to the First Nations Peoples and Friends and the land we live on by witnessing a traditional smoking ceremony.
The theme this year is "mourning in the morning" and is a moment of truth, hope, sharing and storytelling. The ceremony starts at 8am.
For more info: Australia Day South Australia
From 12 December 2020 until 26 January 2021, holidaymakers can enjoy free children's entertainment every Sunday in the sun-kissed suburb of Semaphore.
On the birth of our nation, 26 January, Semaphore Summer Carnival goes all-out, delivering a carnival-inspired day of roving entertainment, magicians and themed shows. Things kick off at noon. However, the fireworks display has been cancelled for 2021.
For more info: Semaphore South Australia
Australia Day is in the heat of summer and what better way to celebrate the occasion than by cooling off at the beach?
The swim is part of the SA Open Water Swim Series and is a 2.2km dash (or should that be a splash?) running from 7.30am-12pm at Grange Jetty.
Participate or watch, we don't judge.
For more info: Australia Day Jetty to Jetty Swim
Get amongst some of the country's finest wine for this year's upcoming Australia Day.
Get up close and personal with Australia's cutest wildlife - from feeding wallabies to swimming with dolphins.
Enjoy the water without getting soaked with a cruise of the Torrens River, Victor Harbour or the Glenelg foreshore.
It's one of the most recognisable sights in Adelaide, and now you can spend Australia Day seeing the city from new heights.
Fancy getting out onto a kayak come 26 January? Look no further.
Explore the city of Adelaide with your choice of street art tours or give your feet a break with a pedicab experience.
Find out which of your favourite sights are open for business come 26 January.
Attraction | Australia Day trading hours | Where to book |
RoofClimb | 9:00am-9:30pm | Adrenaline |
Cleland Wildlife Park | 9:30am-5pm | RedBalloon |
Adelaide Zoo | 9:30am-5pm | Adelaide Zoo |
Adelaide Botanical Garden | 7:15am-7pm | Free |
Adelaide Central Market | CLOSED | Free |
South Australian Museum | 10am-5pm | Free |
Art Gallery of South Australia | 10am-5pm | Free |
Adelaide Himeji Park | 8am-5:30pm | Free |
Some shops are open on 26 January 2021. Here are their opening hours:
Times are correct as at 14 January 2021.
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