What to Do in South Australia This Weekend
Music and Wine at Handpicked Festival
This weekend, music and wine lovers can celebrate at the Handpicked Festival in Langhorne Creek. The festival returns to Lake Breeze Wines on Step Road, featuring a vibrant lineup headlined by Hot Dub Time Machine, with performances by Hilltop Hoods, The Rubens, and Meg Mac. Part of MusicSA’s Good Music Month, this event showcases South Australia’s lively music culture throughout November.
“Handpicked Festival takes place at Lake Breeze Wines, on Step Road at Langhorne Creek this Saturday, November 8, from 1.20pm.”
Celebrate Italian Culture in Adelaide
Experience a taste of Italy at the Adelaide Italian Festival, an open-access event highlighting more than 60 activities dedicated to Italian art, food, and tradition. Festival Plaza transforms into “Festa in the Plaza” on November 7 and 8, offering Italian cuisine, music, and design exhibitions.
- Journey Mass at St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral
- Screening of House of Gucci at Palace Nova Eastend
- Pranzo in the Piazza long lunch at Roma Adelaide
- La Grande Gita — a cycling tour through McLaren Vale
Thrills at the Barossa Rodeo
South Australia’s best riders will bring adrenaline and excitement to the Barossa Rodeo. Spectators can watch team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, and breakaway roping in this high-energy showcase of country skills.
Author’s Summary
Festivals and cultural events take over South Australia this weekend, blending music, heritage, and adventure across vineyards, city plazas, and country arenas.