Events and festival support

A MESSAGE FROM HITAF RASHEED, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EVENTS SOUTH AUSTRALIA

South Australian events and festivals help shape our great state. They deliver crucial economic, cultural and community benefits, uniting audiences in celebration. In the year to September 2024 major events added $565 million to the South Australian economy.

Events and festivals are often the incentive for visitors to book holidays to South Australia, and we continue to welcome many. Sporting highlights like the Adelaide International, Santos Tour Down Under, LIV Golf Adelaide and AFL Gather Round are joined by arts and cultural drawcards such as the Adelaide Fringe, Adelaide Festival, WOMADelaide and Illuminate Adelaide.

South Australia’s reputation for exceptional food and wine shines through festivals such as Tasting Australia presented by Journey Beyond and Barossa Vintage Festival – among the longest-running events of its kind in the nation – while the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant has shared festive joy for more than 90 years. We also welcome a variety of one-off major events, with Chihuly in the Botanic Garden and the British & Irish Lions Tour among highlights during 2025. Diverse, compelling regional events and festivals take place throughout the state each year.

The Events South Australia team is proud of strong working relationships across the industry. A range of resources to assist with event planning are below. We welcome any queries and appreciate your interest in our state’s vibrant events calendar.

Hitaf Rasheed
Executive Director, Events South Australia

Event planning toolkit

SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S EVENTS CALENDAR
BUSINESS PLAN
SITE OPERATIONS AND RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN
ACTIVATING VOLUNTEERISM
Events marketing plan

SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S EVENTS CALENDAR

Events and festivals shape South Australian life. You’ll find the latest version of South Australia's events calendar here. Please email us at [email protected] or get in touch with your usual Events South Australia contact if you would like an event included.

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BUSINESS PLAN

A business plan is an essential tool for your event. It provides a concise summary and evaluation of your event and the processes required to keep it relevant, sustainable and financially viable. It not only details how the event will be managed operationally, but also looks to the strategies that will be put in place, and the future positioning of the event.

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SITE OPERATIONS AND RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN

Site operations and risk management plans are crucial components of organizing events to ensure the smooth and safe execution of the event. These plans serve various purposes, contributing to the overall success and safety of the event.

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ACTIVATING VOLUNTEERISM

Volunteers play a pivotal role for events and are instrumental in enhancing the efficiency, impact, and community engagement of events. Their contributions go beyond the immediate tasks they perform, adding value to the overall event experience and fostering a sense of connection within the community.

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Events marketing plan

When it comes to marketing your business, there are many aspects to take into consideration to ensure you’re talking to the right audiences, at the right times, with the right messages. Check out this break down of key marketing plan aspects and resources to help cover the marketing basics.

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