Gather Round and Romeo and Juliet
This weekend, have a kick of the Sherrin at Gather Round or head to Her Majesty’s Theatre for the ballet, Romeo and Juliet.
Come together
Round 5 of the 2025 AFL season has all 18 teams converge on South Australia for the much-anticipated Gather Round. Taking place until Sunday, there will be matches at Adelaide Oval, Norwood Oval and the recently completed Barossa Park in Lyndoch. The Adelaide Crows took on Geelong in a match at Adelaide Oval on Thursday night, while Port Adelaide will play against Hawthorn at Adelaide Oval on Sunday to close out the weekend. While most games are sold out, they can be streamed live on free-to-air and streaming services. There are still tickets available for matches between Melbourne vs Essendon and Carlton vs West Coast Eagles at Adelaide Oval on Saturday, as well as Collingwood vs Sydney on Friday evening. This year’s Gather Round also sees the return of the Macca’s Footy Festival in Elder Park until Sunday. This four-day festival features free activities, food trucks and bars, the NAB AFL Auskick Fun Zone and a 150m zip line over the River Torrens, while all matches will be shown live on big screens throughout the venue.
Adelaide Eid Festival returns
Join South Australia’s Muslim community this weekend for the 2025 Adelaide Eid Festival. Around 20,000 people are expected to attend this year’s event, which features more than 20 cuisines, from Turkish to Bosnian, Syrian, Indian and more. There will also be rides, market stalls and live entertainment throughout the weekend. A highlight of the event will be fireworks on the Sunday night, while there will also be showbags, a petting zoo, a rock-climbing wall and camel rides. The Adelaide Eid Festival takes place at the Adelaide Showgrounds on Saturday and Sunday, with entry costing $14.30 per adult, $10.20 for children and $39.80 for a family pass, while children under 4 are free.
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Food, glorious food
The Norwood Food and Wine Festival is back for 2025, showcasing South Australian food, wine, beer and spirits. This year’s festival will coincide with the 2.50pm clash between St Kilda and GWS Giants at Norwood Oval, which will be broadcast on screens throughout the venue, including at a sensory zone at HOYTS Norwood. Among the more than 50 traders at this year’s festival are arkhé, Bickford’s, Fair Seafood and the Watervale Hotel. Throughout the day, there will be live entertainment and cooking demonstrations. Other highlights include a headline performance by Aussie alternative rock group Birds of Tokyo, as well as a pop-up Penfolds bar on Edward Street. The Norwood Food and Wine Festival has free entry and takes place along The Parade on Sunday from 11am to 6pm.
Wherefore art thou, Romeo?
“Two households, both alike in dignity/In fair Verona, where we lay out scene…” So goes the famous opening lines from William Shakespeare’s tragedy Romeo and Juliet, which this month will be reinterpreted as a ballet at Her Majesty’s Theatre. On Friday and Saturday evening, Shakespeare’s classic tale of two star-crossed lovers will be transformed into a 135-minute performance set to the music of Sergei Prokofiev and Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky, starring Emilia Bignami as Juliet, Joel Burke as Romeo and Ervin Zagidullin as Tybalt. Romeo and Juliet features alumni from world-famous production companies including the English National Ballet, The Australian Ballet and the Stuttgart Ballet.
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One with nature
Discover more of the state through the National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia’s Park of the Month scheme. This April, the initiative recognises the importance of “citizen science in parks” and people are being encouraged to get involved in citizen science in a variety of ways. Through their tireless volunteering, citizen scientists assist researchers in shaping our understanding of the local environment. For example, they may help by recording frog noises or taking photos of rare species. Children can also take part through the Bush Buddies program, with activities such as fungi spotting walks and nature bingo.
Word search
After sell-out seasons in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne, the highest and fastest-selling show in the history of the Dunstan Playhouse returns to Adelaide as part of a wider national tour throughout 2025. Adapted by South Australian playwright Verity Laughton from Pip Williams’ acclaimed bestseller, The Dictionary of Lost Words tells the story of Esme, a young girl who takes it upon herself to preserve the ‘women’s words’ being neglected by the male lexicographers creating the first Oxford Dictionary. As the years pass and Esme’s world expands and her circle of friends grows – actresses, suffragettes, market traders, workers – she realises the power in gathering their voices, and lending hers. And on the way, she comes to understand the many meanings of the word “love”. The Dictionary of Lost Words will be shown at Dunstan Playhouse until April 17.
Josh Pyke orchestrated
Join ARIA award-winning indie singer-songwriter Josh Pyke as he goes orchestral to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his album, Feeding the Wolves. For one night only, Josh Pyke will perform fan favourites from across his career alongside the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, which will be led by Vanessa Scammell. Josh Pyke, who is known for his heartfelt folk-rock melodies, will treat the audience to songs such as The Summer, Middle of the Hill and The Lighthouse Song. Josh Pyke and the ASO will take to the Festival Theatre stage on Thursday, April 24 at 7.30pm.
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Vintage is back
The 2025 wine vintage will be marked once again with the Barossa Vintage Festival. Now nearing its 80th anniversary, this festival gives you the chance to sample the best food, wine and culture from across the Barossa Valley. Meet the makers, have a go at grape stomping, browse various markets including arts and craft stalls, and learn from the experts at workshops and demonstrations. Among the highlights of the more than 85 events at this year’s festival are the time-honoured scarecrow trail, the Club Vintage disco at Tanunda Show Hall, the 2025 Parade After Parade, and Touchdown & Taste off Barossa, which celebrates Barossa Council’s sister city relationship with Grapevine, Texas. This festival will be held from April 23 to 27 at venues throughout the region.
