As we step into November, it’s one of the final months for South Aussies to secure their place on Santa’s Naughty or Nice list. With options for Christmas shopping and community gatherings, On The Record’s guide to social events in Adelaide is here and ready for your calendars. (Image: Madalyn Toet)
By Madalyn Toet | @toets_mad
Parade
The countdown is on for Christmas with South Australians marking the beginning of the festive season with the annual National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant on Saturday, November 14.
The parade is set to start at 9:30am, but locals are encouraged to arrive early to secure the best spot. Santa’s elves have revealed to On The Record that Hindmarsh and Victoria Square are two of the best spots this year to see the big man in red.
Two new floats will debut at this year’s parade: The Magic Hat and Bumper Christmas, which will take to the city streets alongside children’s entertainment star Emma Memma, local bands and community groups.
The parade route can be found here, and organisers ask onlookers to plan ahead due to road closures.
Gigs
Aussie band 5 Seconds of Summer are back on home soil and heading to Adelaide Entertainment Centre for one night only on Wednesday, November 4.
Adelaide will be the third stop on the boys’ Everyone’s a Star tour before they move on to Perth and then the international stage.
Tickets are selling out fast, but in the words of 5SOS lead vocalist, Luke Hemmings, “You need it”. So, head over to Ticketek so you don’t miss the chance to see the band live!
Want to see nine concerts for the price of one?
Look no further because the 2026 Red Hot Summer Tour is hitting Glenelg Beach on Sunday, November 15.
The set list is made up of oldies and goodies. including Australian Crawl. who are set to perform for the first time in 40 years.
They will be supported by Men at Work, the masterminds behind the unofficial national anthem “Down Under”, and ARIA Awards winners Birds of Tokyo.
It’s the only festival of its kind in South Australia, but final tickets can still be purchased here.
Festival
Feast Festival is South Australia’s annual celebration of LGBTQIA+ arts and culture, and is ready to captivate locals throughout November.
The event schedule is jam-packed, filled with nights out to The Piccadilly for Adelaide Queer Film Festival screenings, as well as the Pride March on Saturday, November 7.
Jessica Curtis’ Evolve Love queer spiritual art exhibition and the Queer Experiences display are some of the many showcases inspired by this year’s festival theme: “Joy”.
The Feast Festival is not exclusive to the city, with regional celebrations also being carried out across the state until the celebration’s final day on Sunday, November 22.
Picture this — it’s a warm Saturday night, a waiter fills up your glass with a fizz of bubbles, and a woodfired margherita pizza is on its way.
This Euro-style dining scene will make its way to South Australia in the form of Pizza Discoteca at Eccomi in Norwood.
Set for Saturday, November 21, it’s a night filled with Italo tunes and is one of many events making up this year’s Adelaide Italian Festival. In its 50th year, the celebrations will take place over three weeks from November 1 to 22.
Described as “a festival for the whole city”, Italian markets, music and menus will be on display in bustling CBD streets and reach as far as McLaren Vale’s wine regions.
It’s a festival with something for everyone, so be sure to check out the official program when planning your social outings.
Keep across On The Record’s monthly ‘What’s On’ guide to stay up to date with South Australian events and source inspiration for your social calendar.
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