A beacon of light to the local community, the annual The Lights of Lobethal festival celebrates the magic of Christmas with a swathe of fantastical light installations, as well as a range of traditional and reimagined Christmas events for the whole family.
This December, Gathered Design Market heads up the Hill once again to the German Village of Hahndorf! Celebrate the excitement and spirit of the festive season and shop up a storm with 70 stalls including homewares, candles, flowers, jewellery, kids, art, clothing, garden, skincare and more.
The Hahndorf Christkindlmarkt is an annual European-style Christmas market based in the German town of Hahndorf, that captures the essence of community, celebration, fun, laughter & family enjoying time together, such as is found in many cities in Europe over the Christmas period, but in a warm Aussie setting. Join over 3 nights with market stalls, food, drink, entertainment, Carols by Candlelight and much more.
An unforgettable festival in the heart of Mount Barker. Get Festive! A FREE two-night festival with a sleigh-load of merry-making fun for young and old. This event will launch the new ‘Pop up Park’ being created on the corner of Stephen Street and Walker Street. Produced by Bamboozled Productions, the programming team behind the Royal Croquet Club, Stirling Fringe, and festivals the world! Enjoy world-class entertainment, delicious cuisine, and more. Featuring street performers, games, live music, and captivating circus tent performances by Bamboozled Productions. Pop up Food and Beverage available for purchase on site or bring a picnic along and join in the festivities.
Kick off the festive season at the annual Mount Pleasant Farmers Market as their annual Christmas Twilight Market delivers a fabulous lineup of local stallholders, live music, two choirs, delicious local food and drink, face painting and trails for the kids, plus a special guest appearance from Santa Claus himself!
The Oakbank Racing Club's Christmas Party at The Races captures the spirit of the season with twilight horse races, fun activities for the whole family and an after-race concert for all ages.
Discover incredible artists and entertainers mingled with local traders and pop-up stalls in the laneways of Stirling during the Laneways season – September to May (fourth Sunday of each month and the third in December, no market in January).
Welcome to the Adelaide Hills, where every season is another reason to visit and the lunches last all afternoon. Cuddle a koala, meet our winemakers, enjoy a craft beer or cider, pick your own fruit, or come for one of the many events. While regional gateways are just a 20 minute drive from Adelaide, be sure to explore further afield and take your time to revel in the romance of an Adelaide Hills affair.
Acknowledgement of Country
Adelaide Hills Tourism acknowledges the Peramangk & Kaurna people as the traditional custodians and caretakers of the land that is known as the Adelaide Hills. We value the Peramangk & Kaurna people’s rich cultural heritage and spiritual beliefs that connect them with country. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.