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About Us

Our vision is that Adelaide is recognised nationally and internationally as Australia’s Festival Capital.

Our purpose is to ensure that the policy and business conditions in South Australia are conducive to its festival sector thriving, leading, and achieving its impact goals.

There are three pillars to our work: advocacy, member services, and sector development.

Find out more about our members, board, and team below.

24 April to 2 May 2025

Adelaide Jazz Festival

27 September 2024 to 29 April 2025

Chihuly in the Botanic Gardens

7 May to 17 May 2025

DreamBIG Children's Festival

5 June to 21 June 2025

Adelaide Cabaret Festival

2 July to 20 July 2025

Illuminate Adelaide

10 September to 14 September 2025

Adelaide Guitar Festival

26th September to 12th October 2025

Nature Festival South Australia

19 October 2025

Bay to Birdwood
Tarnanthi Opening Night photo credit Nat Rogers

October 2025 to January 2026

Tarnanthi

15 October to 26 October 2025

Adelaide Film Festival

October 2025

OzAsia Festival

November 2025

Feast Festival

February 21st to March 23rd 2025

Gluttony

7 March to 10 March 2025

WOMADelaide

28 February to 16 March 2025

Adelaide Festival

21 February to 23 March 2025

Adelaide Fringe

South Australia’s peak tourism body.

Tourism Industry Council of South Australia

Leading event space and proud FCA venue partner.

ILA (Immersive Light and Art)

The heart of the arts in South Australia.

Adelaide Festival Centre

South Australia’s state at gallery.

Art Gallery of South Australia

An active partner in creating a positive future informed by our unique identity.

History Trust of South Australia

Mat Kesting

Deputy Chair

David Coltman

Board Director

Kath Mainland

Board Director

Susannah Sweeney

Board Director

Denise von Wald

Board Director

Jim Plouffe

Board Director

Justyna Jochym

Chief Executive Officer

Michaela Collins

Business Support Officer