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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.

Read our Strategy on a Page here.

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

24 April – 2 May 2025

Adelaide Jazz Festival

12 May – 22 May 2027

DreamBIG Children's Festival

4 June – 21 June 2026

Adelaide Cabaret Festival

2 July – 20 July 2025

Illuminate Adelaide

1 August – 31 August 2026

South Australian Living Artist Festival

10 September – 12 October 2025

Adelaide Guitar Festival

26 September – 12 October 2025

Nature Festival South Australia

18 October 2026

Bay to Birdwood

17 October 2025 – 18 January 2026

Tarnanthi

15 October – 26 October 2025

Adelaide Film Festival

17 October – 9 November 2025

OzAsia Festival

7 November – 16 November 2025

Adelaide Italian Festival

1 November – 23 November 2025

Feast Festival

20 February – 22 March 2026

Gluttony

6 March – 9 March 2026

WOMADelaide

27 February – 15 March 2026

Adelaide Festival

20 February – 22 March 2026

Adelaide Fringe

28 February – 1 March 2026

Adelaide Motorsport Festival

21 November – 23 November 2025

Adelaide Rally

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

Glyn Roberts

Chief Executive Officer

Georgina Giessauf

Membership and Projects Officer