November | UNESCO City of Music - 10-year anniversary
On the Terrace
2 November
North Terrace
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A free mini-festival of pop-up concerts for all ages - experience the intimacy and wonder of chamber music set amongst Adelaide’s cultural boulevard on North Terrace from the Art Gallery of South Australia to the Migration Museum.
This year, Chamber Music Adelaide present a vibrant tapestry of musical experiences across classical, contemporary, and diverse music traditions. From Baroque elegance and intimate art song to the otherworldly sounds of microtonal glass instruments, the program celebrates both tradition and bold innovation.
Featuring diverse performances from San Ureshi, Austral Harmony, Adelaide Baroque Trio, Opal Guitar Quartet, Vonda Last, Adelaide Cantata Band, Bousta and many more.
Proudly supported by the City of Adelaide's Arts and Culture Grants.
Magdiwang
7 November
ART POD
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Celebrate the 2025 OzAsia Festival with Filipino artist collective Ugnayang Sining at Pamana (USAP) at the City of Adelaide ART POD.
USAP's residency culminates in MAGDIWANG (to celebrate), a free community event showcasing artworks created with audiences throughout the residency period. Join us for a day of music, dance, storytelling, artist talks, and food. Everyone is welcome to drop in for an hour or stay for the whole day.
MAGDIWANG will begin at 11am with a Welcome to Country and artist talks, ending with live music by indie band, Dear Luna from 5pm-6pm.
Monthly Meanders
8 November
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With its renowned fun and quirky nature, Flamboyance Tours has been bringing special edition walks to Adelaide as part of its Monthly Meander series. The November tour is ADELAIDE: CITY OF MUSIC.
Bringing the city's musical history to life, this two-hour walking tour is not to be missed. Discover how UNESCO awarded Adelaide its prestigious City of Music title 10 years ago, appreciate historical venues, and marvel at associated street art dedicated to some of South Australia's top musicians - including recently-unveiled The Angels Lane!
The City of Adelaide’s initiative The City of Music Laneways is an invitation to find out more about our musical trailblazers, our world-class artists, and our live music venues. Explore artworks that celebrate Sia Furler, Cold Chisel, Paul Kelly, No Fixed Address, The Angels and the Exploding White Mice, and experience the pubs, clubs and halls across the CBD and the West End that support our vibrant creative community.
Flamboyance Tours Monthly Meanders are proudly supported by the City of Adelaide's Arts and Culture Grants.
Songs for Queers
9 November
Nexus Arts
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Celebrating 50 years since the decriminalisation of homosexuality in SA, "Songs for Queers" showcases a diverse lineup of artists for this year's Feast Festival. From punk bear Eric Kuhlmann to high camp drag renegade Glitzy Von Jagger x Puncho, the bold and heartfelt Alison Coppe and the Janes, and the very queer Adelaide Qwire. A vibrant celebration of original songs and timeless queer anthems old and new.
The performance by Eric will feature music written as a result of research he is currently undertaking into the 50th anniversary of decriminalisation of homosexuality in South Australia, thanks to a Helpmann Academy Creative Fellowship.
Proudly supported by the City of Adelaide's Arts and Culture Grants.
Feast Festival - Picnic in the Park
22 November
Whitmore Square/Iparrityi
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Feast Festival's Picnic in the Park features DJs, live music, circus workshops, crafting, face painting, fun games, and come-and-try activities. Explore market stalls, food trucks, and bars while enjoying the puppies in the infamous Feast Dog Show. Later in the evening, dance and sing along to the sounds of Ukulele Death Squad - an 8-piece music sensation combining jazz, R&B, and folk with theatrical flair and showmanship.
Thanks to support from City of Adelaide and Adelaide Economic Development Agency Feast’s biggest day is now totally FREE!!
Picnic in the Park is proudly supported by the City of Adelaide through AEDA's Sponsorship program.
Purkarari: Slow Down – Lunchtime Guided Tour
25 November
Adelaide Town Hall
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Join Christina Peek, Public Art Project Officer at the City of Adelaide, for a lunchtime tour of Purkarari: Slow down – an exhibition by APY Art Centre Collective artists Zaachariaha Fielding, Sandra Pumani, Hariti Young, Nyunmiti Burton, Yaritji Heffernan, Margaret Richards, and Megan Lyons.
Widely recognised for his musical achievements as one half of the acclaimed duo Electric Fields, Fielding is also an award-winning visual artist whose bold and expressive work continues to gain national and international recognition.
This is an exhibition that invites reflection, pause and connection. Discover the stories behind the works and gain insight into the artists’ creative processes.
Purkarari: Slow down is presented as part of the Tarnanthi Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art, presented by the Art Gallery of South Australia with principal partner BHP and support from the Government of South Australia.
Music in the Square
28 November
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Music in the Square returns this November to deliver an unmissable lineup of South Australia’s finest creative talent set in a welcoming, family friendly atmosphere. As the warmth of summer draws near, join us as we turn up the volume and celebrate 10 years of Music in the Square in the Northeast quadrant of Mukata/Hindmarsh Square.
Featuring live performances from the incredible:
See you in the square for an unforgettable celebration of local music and summer's arrival!