September | UNESCO City of Music - 10-year anniversary

Join Aussie rock legend Graham ‘Buzz’ Bidstrup as he launches his memoir, No Secrets, a raw, behind-the-scenes look at life on the road with The Angels, GANGgajang, and more. Hear wild stories from the golden age of pub rock, from chaos backstage to working with icons including Jimmy Barnes and David Bowie. The event will feature an author conversation between Graham Cornes and Graham “Buzz” Bidstrup, a Q&A and book sale/signing. As a special bonus you’ll experience rare live musical performances from Bidstrup's 1968 band Fahrenheit 451 and 1970's band Pegasus.

While at the Adelaide Town Hall for the book launch, don’t miss the SA Music Hall of Fame Exhibition, it includes rare memorabilia from The Angels, signed guitars, historic sound gear, vinyl, merch and more from many of SA’s musical icons. Then hit the streets and explore the City of Music Laneways Trail, including the new Angels Lane, and other city locations celebrating Adelaide musical icons; Sia, Cold Chisel, Paul Kelly, No Fixed Address and Exploding White Mice. Pick up a copy of our Adelaide: Your Guide to our City of Music at Adelaide Town Hall to help you find them.

The Arabic Language and Culture Association (ALCASA) invites you to a special Hafle event celebrating the culmination of the Arabic Arts Alive 2025 project. This celebration will be both a tribute to the journey and a showcase of their talent and community spirit. Highlights will include Singing and Dancing Performances by participants who honed their artistic skills over the course of the program; and an afternoon of Celebration and Connection, offering space to reflect on shared achievements and deepen the bonds within our community.

Arabic Arts Alive is proudly supported by a City of Adelaide Arts and Cultural Grant.

Join the Telugu Association of South Australia at Torrens Parade Grounds for an unforgettable day of free music performances, dance, and tradition as we celebrate Bathukamma (Festival of Flowers), a vibrant festival honouring femininity, nature, and the spirit of community.

Bathukamma means “Mother Goddess, come alive.” In this festival women and girls create a beautiful flower stack using seasonal, medicinal flowers arranged in seven concentric layers, forming a temple-like shape ‘gopuram’. Dressed in traditional attire, women gather in circles around the Bathukamma, singing folk songs and dancing in harmony. This joyful celebration promotes sisterhood, love, and community bonding. [MW2] [MW3]

Bathukamma Festival is proudly supported by a City of Adelaide Arts and Cultural Grant.

Adelaide Guitar Festival’s Guitars in Bars returns in 2025 as the City of Adelaide continues to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of our designation as Australia’s first and only UNESCO City of Music. This popular event brings a diverse lineup of talented solo guitarists and bands to venues across the city and South Australia, from pubs and clubs to shops and bars. Catch both free and ticketed performances at iconic spots like the Grace Emily, the Gilbert Street Hotel, Memphis Slims, and Hindley Street Music Hall throughout September and October. You can find out more about the Adelaide Guitar Festival here.

Guitars in Bars is proudly supported by the City of Adelaide via the Adelaide Economic Development Agency (AEDA).