Mainstreets

Adelaide is home to a diverse range of cultural boulevards, bustling mainstreets, laneways and neighbourhoods. Four of our mainstreets are currently undergoing development of Master Plans and a program of active engagement and activation.

As improvements and on street changes are made, we will be sharing all there is to see and do on these mainstreets through regular blogs and updates.

Explore our mainstreets

Hindley Street
Hutt Street
Melbourne Street
O’Connell Street

The latest from your mainstreets

Hindley Street

The city’s secrets of the Hindley Street Heritage Trail

Your daily stroll but make it historical. The Hindley Street Heritage Trail is a breezy one kilometer and can be conquered in less than an hour.

Hutt Street

Art on the street – Hutt Street

We are excited to bring art to the streets this August using our public realm as the canvas and gallery space. Renowned artist Jack Fran has created tailored artworks specifically for Hutt Street utilising the themes and identity of Hutt Street.

Melbourne Street

Australia’s first social impact laundromat comes to Melbou...

Melbourne Street is now home to the first-ever Orange Sky ‘social impact laundromat’ – a laundromat where all funds go to providing access to free laundry services to people experiencing homelessness.

Hindley Street

Must-visit bars on Hindley Street

Explore some of the city’s best bars on Hindley Street, the beating heart of Adelaide nightlife.

Melbourne Street

Meander Market on Melbourne Street

Enjoy a selection of hand-picked, artisan stalls supported by live music and Melbourne Street hospitality on Saturday 7 May.

Hutt Street

Sweet treats on Hutt Street

Hutt Street is becoming a haven for desserts in Adelaide.

Hutt Street

Fast and tasty lunches on Hutt Street

Hutt Street is brimming with fast lunch options. Spend less time waiting and more time delighting your tastebuds.

Hutt Street

Hutt Street - Autumn has arrived

There will be music in the streets every Saturday morning on Hutt Street, where people can enjoy the sounds of Travis Collins, Dan Gaskin, Will Metzer and Emerauld Music.

Hutt Street

Heritage Gems on Hutt Street

Hutt Street and its surrounds are full of heritage gems which showcase Adelaide’s history.

Hindley Street

Gresham Street Fringe Parties 2022

Adelaide Fringe goodness is coming to Adelaide's West End with the Gresham Street Fringe Party. Find out more.

Hutt Street

Must-visit city bars on Hutt Street

Ease into your Fringe adventure or wind down after a night of bright lights and glitter. Pop into one of Hutt Street’s boutique bars, historic pubs, or a little something in between.

Hutt Street

Fringe feasting on Hutt Street

Feast before your Fringe adventure at some of Hutt Street’s new and most beloved eateries. Enjoy a touch of Italy, Asian fusion that will pique your curiosity and your appetite, and some of the most phenomenal steaks around.

Hutt Street

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to express your warm and fuzzy feels for your partner or bestie, or to indulge in a little self-love! From bling to books, Hutt Street is brimming with artisan gifts and special experiences.

O’Connell Street

Win: Valentine's Day Restaurant Vouchers

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’re giving you the chance to treat your love to a meal on O’Connell Street!

Hutt Street

Valentine's Day – What's On Hutt Street

Show your love for local this Valentine's Day. Find that one of a kind gift from fresh flowers, jewellery, books, chocolates, beauty and massage. We invite you to explore Hutt Street, your 'Corner of the City'.

Hutt Street

Discover Hutt Street

Heading into Hutt Street and don’t know where to park? There are over 200 FREE timed carparks starting from 1 to 3 hour's along Hutt Street.

Hutt Street

Summer on Hutt Street

Let warm days and balmy nights inspire a little adventure. Embrace new beginnings with a fresh ‘do', embark on a fitness and wellbeing journey, or indulge in some wine and dine on Hutt Street.

Melbourne Street

The Nepalese Family Experience at the Himalayan Kitchen

Nepalese Bhim and Australian Holly arrived in Adelaide in May 2003, opened the Himalayan Kitchen in Melbourne Street in July and have been sharing authentic Nepalese and Tibetan food with the Adelaide public ever since.

O’Connell Street

Shine a little light

Over four big nights of fun on O’Connell Street, creative company The Art Engineers launched their eye-catching Wear the Light project — and boy did it turn heads!

O’Connell Street

The Big Picture

Studio Pilates North Adelaide has opened up a way of helping their community in more ways than one.

Hutt Street

Family Fun on Hutt Street

Situated a short stroll from the South Park Lands, Hutt Street is the perfect starting point to fuel up before a day of family activities.

Melbourne Street

The Mannequins on Melbourne Street

Have you seen the new mannequins that have started to appear on Melbourne Street?

Hutt Street

Hutt Street’s Musical Christmas

Adelaide is the designated UNESCO City of Music in Australia and this festive season, with thanks to the City of Adelaide, Caravan Sounds and the Hutt Street Traders Association, there will be FREE family friendly musical activations this December on Hutt Street.

Hindley Street

West End's Creative Inspo Guide

Adelaide's West End has long been the stomping ground of creative minds and wild hearts.

Hindley Street

The heritage of Hindley Street

Discover the histroy and heritage of the Adelaide's West End.

Melbourne Street

Ollie Ashenden - synonymous with children's shoes

Find out why this retail institution continues to attract customers from all around South Australia and interstate.

Hindley Street

Hindley Street Street Art

In 2017, Lonely Planet heralded Adelaide as one of the world’s best street art cities, with plenty of good reasons.

O’Connell Street

Van Gogh Alive on O'Connell Street

O’Connell Street in North Adelaide played host to the ground-breaking Australian tour of Van Gogh Alive.

O’Connell Street

A cinema for the ages

There’s iconic and then, there’s the Piccadilly Cinema!

Hindley Street

Hindley Street Cheap Eats

Home to some of the best restaurants in Australia, Adelaide's West End is brimming with cheap eats that are big on flavour and easy on the bank account.

Melbourne Street

2021 Christmas Nordic Gnome Trail

There has been a population explosion of Nordic gnomes on Melbourne Street!

Melbourne Street

Saint Garde – A store of inspiration

Melbourne Street's Saint Garde is a space for creativity, fashion, homewares, and feel-good vibes.

Melbourne Street

The David Roche Foundation House Museum - Rich in History

The David Roche Foundation House Museum - Rich in History

O’Connell Street

Bringing the past into the future

The love-child of owner Mark Cawdron-White, That Retro Man is a celebration of Australian and mid-century furniture.

Melbourne Street

Minski++ - Beautiful bags and gorgeous gifts

Minski++'s modern vintage Japanese fabric bags are the perfect a gift for someone special.

Hutt Street

Flower Day on Hutt Street

Hutt Street celebrated Flower Day with a range of creative and joyful installations and flower give aways.

Hutt Street

City of Colour – Street performances

Hutt Street was transformed into a rainbow of colour by Cirkidz in September 2021.

Hutt Street

Dog-friendly cafes on Hutt Street

The gorgeous tree-lined streets of the city’s South East make it the ideal area to spend the day with your four-legged plus one. Hutt Street is a haven of dog-friendly cafes serving up scrumptious treats.

Melbourne Street

Flower Day on Melbourne Street

Melbourne Street celebrated Flower Day with a creative and joyful installations and gerbera stem giveaways along the street.