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.
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!
READ MOREFREE 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.
READ MORECHRISTMAS 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.
READ MORECHEESE 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.
READ MOREIN 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.
READ MORETHE 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.
READ MORESCHOOL AND COMMUNITY CHOIRS
FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER TO TUESDAY 15 DECEMBER
Nothing says Christmas like festive tunes from our community while you shop!
READ MORETABLE 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.
READ MORECHEESE 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!
READ MORETHE 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.
READ MOREFREE 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!
READ MOREA 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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