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Upcoming events to help you plan ahead

Each month we put together a list of upcoming events to help you plan ahead and book early so you don’t miss out. These events also appear in our weekly newsletter, but we only feature each event once. So if you miss a week or want to see what’s coming up, this page is the place to check.

⚠️ Just a heads up: The events are listed from furthest in the future at the top to soonest at the bottom. Scroll to the bottom if you want to see what’s happening soon. So, in short: Top = later events | Bottom = sooner events.

🎡 Uraidla Show 2025
| COMMUNITY FESTIVAL | Uraidla
📅 Sunday, 2 November 2025 | 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Enjoy a full day of food, wine, rides, animals, competitions, and entertainment at this award-winning country show in the Adelaide Hills. INFO

🎻 Chamberfest 2025 at UKARIA
| CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL | Mount Barker Summit
📅 Friday, 31 October – Sunday, 2 November | Times vary
Brooklyn Rider curates five extraordinary concerts celebrating twenty years together, weaving Haydn, Beethoven, Bach, and Schoenberg with new commissions, Australian works, and collaborations with dancers, vocalists, and rising young quartets. INFO

🧵 Self-Doll Workshop: A Journey of Self-Reflection
| CREATIVE WELLBEING | Lobethal
📅 Sunday, 26 October | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Artist Ada Rovai invites you to craft a meaningful self-doll through guided meditation and intuitive making, blending personal storytelling with fabric and thread in a safe, reflective space. INFO

🥘 An Iranian Food Journey
| FOOD & CULTURE | Balhannah & Littlehampton
📅 Friday, 24 October | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Savour authentic Iranian dishes and stories in a shared dining experience supporting refugee communities, hosted by Circle of Friends Australia. INFO

📖 Denny Meek In Conversation
| AUTHOR EVENT | Mount Barker
📅 Friday, 24 October | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Join Denny Meek as she shares her powerful memoir Still Standing, a moving story of grief, resilience, and spiritual healing—wine, cheese, and raw honesty included. INFO

🏎 Luxury Driving Experience
| EXPERIENCE | Crafers
📅 Thursday, 23 October | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Take the wheel of the latest supercars on a luxury drive through the Adelaide Hills, complete with morning tea at Pike & Joyce and lunch at The Lane Vineyard. INFO

🚗 Bay to Birdwood
| VINTAGE VEHICLES | Birdwood
📅 Sunday, 19 October | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Step back in time with over 1,500 historic vehicles parading into Birdwood for a vibrant finish festival filled with classic cars, local food, Adelaide Hills wine, and family fun. INFO

🎸 Bridgey Battle of the Bands
| LIVE MUSIC | Bridgewater
📅 Saturday, 18 October, 6:30 PM - Sunday, 19 October, 12:30 AM
Get ready for a night of epic local talent as bands battle it out on stage in Bridgewater, bringing high-energy performances and serious sound. INFO

🎻 Convergence
| CLASSICAL MUSIC | Mount Barker Summit
📅 Thursday, 16 October 2025 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Experience Mozart, Ligeti, and Schubert in a powerful concert blending lyrical grace, daring innovation, and timeless mastery. INFO

🌿 Hidden Gardens of SA
| GARDEN TOUR | Stirling
📅 Thursday, 16 October | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Discover four spectacular private gardens in the Adelaide Hills, open to ticket holders only for this exclusive one-day event with homemade treats, plants, and refreshments available on site. INFO

📚 Benjamin Stevenson In Conversation
| AUTHOR EVENT | Mount Barker
📅 Tuesday, 14 October | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Join bestselling author Benjamin Stevenson as he unpacks his latest Ernest Cunningham mystery, where a bank heist turns deadly and every hostage is a suspect. INFO

🌿 From Soil to Soul at Ondeen
| WELLNESS & DINING | Verdun
📅 Sunday, 12 October | 10:00 AM
A seasonal collaboration between Roaming Zen and Ondeen, this mindful morning blends movement, nourishing food, and connection to nature on Peramangk Country. INFO

🎹 Benjamin Grosvenor at UKARIA
| CLASSICAL MUSIC | Mount Barker
📅 Sunday, 12 October | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Experience the poetic brilliance and virtuosic power of British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor in his UKARIA debut, performing works by Chopin, Ravel, and Mussorgsky. INFO

🎧 Deep Listening to Nature’s Resilience
| ECOLOGY | Mount Barker
📅 Friday, 10 October | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Join acoustic ecologist Andrew Skeoch for an immersive soundscape journey, exploring how birdsong reveals the deeper resilience and interconnectedness of nature. INFO

🍺 German Oktober Weekend
| FOOD & CULTURE | Totness
📅 Saturday 11 – Sunday 12 October | Times vary
Raise your stein to two days of Bavarian brews, bratwurst, live German music, games, and Oktoberfest fun for all ages at the Pony. INFO

🌿 Quiet Flow
| WELLNESS | Ashton
📅 Friday, 10 – Saturday, 11 October | Times Vary
A mindful nature retreat with clay work, painting, meditation, and quiet reflection in the stringybark forest on Peramangk Country. INFO

🥂 Bubbles and Bumps
| FOOD & WINE | Meadows
📅 Fridays, 10 October to 13 March | Times vary
Sip, savour, and unwind with Popsie Sparkling, caviar bumps, and Coffin Bay oysters under the stars every second Friday at Karrawatta. INFO

🎨 Go with the Flow: Mindful Art & Wine Workshop
| ART & WELLNESS | Nairne
📅 Thursday, 9 October | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Unwind with a guided mindful art session paired with Howard Vineyard wine and nibbles on the scenic terrace. INFO

🎻 Cuarteto Quiroga at UKARIA
| CLASSICAL MUSIC | Mount Barker Summit
📅 Sunday, 5 October | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Experience the vibrant artistry of Cuarteto Quiroga as they perform works by Mozart, Ginastera, and Brahms in their Australian debut at the renowned UKARIA concert hall. INFO

🍇 Gamay Fest 2025
| FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL | Lobethal
📅 Sunday, 5 October | All Day
Celebrate Gamay with tastings from 10 Adelaide Hills producers, bao buns, and a special masterclass at the inaugural Gamay Fest. INFO

🏍️ Veteran and Vintage MCCSA Motorcycle Swap Meet
| COMMUNITY & HERITAGE | Balhannah
📅 Sunday, 5 October 2025 | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Explore an incredible showcase of motorcycles plus parts and memorabilia at the 24th MCCSA Swap Meet and Show. INFO

🎨 Spring Flowers Painting Course at The Cedars
| ART WORKSHOP | Hahndorf
📅 Saturdays, 4 – 25 October | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join a four-week painting course at Hans Heysen’s historic Cedars, capturing spring blooms with guidance from artist Zinia King. INFO

🧚 Fairy & Elf Picnic
| FAMILY | Aldgate
📅 Saturday, 4 October | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Step into a magical day of fairy fun with entertainers, activities, face painting, and sweet treats in the enchanting gardens of Stangate House. INFO

🦄 MAGICAL GARDEN: Colourful Clay Animals Workshop
| CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP | Hahndorf
📅 Saturday, 4 October | 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Kids aged 6–12 can create their own colourful clay animal to take home in this fun, imaginative holiday workshop. INFO

🎨 MAGICAL GARDEN: Painting and Collage Kids Workshop
| CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP | Hahndorf
📅 Saturday, 4 October | 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Kids aged 6–12 can explore painting and collage inspired by the Academy gardens in this creative holiday workshop. INFO

🎶 Andy & Anne
| LIVE MUSIC | Balhannah
📅 Saturday, 4 October | 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Award-winning country artists Andy Penkow and Anne Fraser join forces for an unforgettable night of storytelling, soul-stirring lyrics, and heartfelt music. INFO

📖 A Special Evening with Fiona McIntosh
| AUTHOR TALK | Wallis Cinemas, Mount Barker
📅 Thursday, 2 October | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Join bestselling author Fiona McIntosh for an engaging evening as she shares the inspiration behind her new novel The Soldier's Daughter along with stories from her writing adventures. INFO

🚶‍♂️ Blumberg to Birdwood and the Steps in Between
| WALKING TOUR | Birdwood
📅 Sunday, 28 September – Sunday, 26 October | Times Vary
Take a guided walking tour through Birdwood’s history, from its early Lutheran roots to its role as home of the National Motor Museum and the Bay to Birdwood. INFO

🎶 Van Diemen's Band and Ensemble Kaboul at Ukaria
| CLASSICAL & WORLD MUSIC | Mount Barker Summit
📅 Sunday, 28 September | 2:30 PM
Experience a powerful fusion of Western Baroque with Afghan and Persian traditions in a concert that celebrates cultural preservation and artistry. INFO

🏃 Yurrebilla Ultra Marathon
| SPORTS & OUTDOORS | Various Adelaide Hills Location
📅 Sunday, 28 September | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tackle 56 km of breathtaking trail through National Parks and conservation reserves along the western face of the Adelaide Hills in this iconic ultra marathon open to all experience levels. INFO

🌿 Forest Dreaming Concert with Glenn Skuthorpe
| LIVE MUSIC | Norton Summit
📅 Sunday, 28 September | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Experience an intimate acoustic concert under the candlebark gums as Glenn Skuthorpe shares new music and timeless songs in this powerful blend of storytelling, song, and nature. INFO

🐦 In Flow with the Birds: A Mindful Bird Photography Walk
| NATURE & WELLNESS | Mount Barker
📅 Friday, 26 September – Saturday, 27 September | 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📅 Sunday, 28 September 2025 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
A slow, mindful bird photography walk at Laratinga Wetlands blending photography tips, bird insights, and guided mindfulness. INFO

🎨 Decorative Coil Pottery Building
| WORKSHOP | Norton Summit
📅 Saturday, 27 September | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Learn the art of handbuilt pottery with local artist Rebecca Prince in this beginner-friendly workshop, where you’ll craft your own decorative vase, pot, or bowl using coil-building techniques. INFO

🎻 The Fiddle Chicks – Fiddles in the Forest at Dusk
| LIVE MUSIC | Norton Summit
📅 Saturday, 27 September | 6:00 PM
Experience a magical dusk performance under towering gums with The Fiddle Chicks, blending folk music and nature in a heartfelt evening at Sinclair’s Gully. INFO

🌌 Mount Barker Milky Way Masterclass
| WORKSHOP | Mount Barker
📅 Wednesday, 25 September | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Capture the stars with award-winning photographer David Magro in this hands-on night photography class—no experience required, and gear is available if needed. INFO

⭐ Stirling Milky Way Masterclass
| WORKSHOP | Aldgate
📅 Thursday, 25 September | 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Learn the art of night photography with award-winning photographer David Magro in this immersive masterclass that combines classroom learning with a guided stargazing shoot. INFO

🍷 6 Course Degustation and Wine Pairing
| FOOD & WINE | Stirling
📅 Thursday, 25 September | 6:30 PM
Take your seat at Marshi’s long table for a Sri Lankan degustation paired with fine wines from Paracombe, guided by the chef and winemakers themselves. INFO