WHAT’S ON

Upcoming events at the Adelaide Central Market

 

There’s always something happening at the Adelaide Central Market. From food tastings and live cooking demonstrations to cultural celebrations, family activities and seasonal events, discover what’s on and make the most of your next Market visit.

 

FreeKids & Family

FREE FACE PAINTING

EVERY SATURDAY

1 JANUARY 2025 TO 31 DECEMBER 2026

Your little Market shoppers can get their face painted for free every Saturday morning from 9:30am to 12:00pm!

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FreeLive Music

FREE LIVE MUSIC

EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT

1 JANUARY 2026 TO 31 DECEMBER 2027

Visit the Market every Friday night from 6pm to 8pm to enjoy some of South Australia's best music talent, presented in partnership with Music SA.

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ChristmasFeature Event

CHRISTMAS 2026

10 NOVEMBER TO 31 DECEMBER

Whether you're stocking up for Christmas or looking for fresh new ideas, we've got everything for Christmas under one roof.

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CHEESE AFTER DARK WITH SIDEWOOD ESTATE

BY SMELLY CHEESE CO

WEDNESDAY 18 NOVEMBER
6:30PM – 8:30PM

After hours, when the Market goes quiet, we open our doors just for you.

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FreeLearn

IN CONVERSATION WITH LAURA SHARRAD

HOSTED BY MANDY HALL

SATURDAY 21 NOVEMBER
10:30AM – 11:00AM

Join celebrated South Australian chef Laura Sharrad as she shares the stories, traditions and recipes behind her beautiful new cookbook, At My Nonna’s Table.

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THE ART OF SEAFOOD

FISH FOR THE TABLE

THURSDAY 26 NOVEMBER
10:30AM – 11:30AM

Learn how to confidently cook seafood for a crowd with Fair Seafood, from simple flavour pairings to impressive (but easy-peasy) entertaining dishes.

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ChristmasFreeLive Music

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY CHOIRS

FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER TO TUESDAY 15 DECEMBER

Nothing says Christmas like festive tunes from our community while you shop!

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TABLE WREATH-MAKING WORKSHOPS

SATURDAY 5 DECEMBER
9:00AM – 2:30PM

Join one of our 90-minute workshop to create a seasonal table wreath using fresh greenery, flowers and ingredients sourced from the Adelaide Central Market.

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CHEESE AFTER DARK

A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS

WEDNESDAY 9 DECEMBER
6:30PM – 9:00PM

Raise the curtain on the festive season with Smelly Cheese Co.'s most glamorous Cheese After Dark yet!

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THE ART OF SEAFOOD

CHRISTMAS FROM THE SEA

THURSDAY 10 DECEMBER
10:30AM – 11:30AM

Learn to cook a selection of dishes designed for the summer Christmas table - from dry-aged gravlax and fresh scallop crudo to prawns and an abalone salad.

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FREE TAROT READINGS

FRIDAY 11 DECEMBER
4:30PM – 8:30PM

On the second Friday of every month, bring a little mystery and magic into your Market visit with a free tarot reading!

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A TASTE OF CHRISTMAS

FESTIVE FRIDAYS AT THE MARKET

FRIDAY 11 DECEMBER
5:00PM – 9:00PM

A festive haven of live Christmas jazz and cabaret, pop-up wine bar and seasonal tastings from Market traders. 

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