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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.

12 May – 22 May 2027

DreamBIG Children's Festival

4 June – 21 June 2026

Adelaide Cabaret Festival

1 July – 19 July 2026

Illuminate Adelaide

1 August – 31 August 2026

South Australian Living Artist Festival

25 September – 11 October 2026

Nature Festival South Australia

18 October 2026

Bay to Birdwood

17 October 2025 – 18 January 2026

Tarnanthi

14 October – 25 October 2026

Adelaide Film Festival

17 October – 9 November 2025

OzAsia Festival

1 November – 22 November 2026

Adelaide Italian Festival

1 November – 22 November 2026

Feast Festival

19 February – 21 March 2027

Gluttony

5 March – 8 March 2026

WOMADelaide

27 February – 15 March 2026

Adelaide Festival

19 February – 21 March 2026

Adelaide Fringe

27 July – 2 August 2026

Adelaide Climate Action Week

South Australia’s peak tourism body.

Tourism Industry Council of South Australia

The heart of the arts in South Australia.

Adelaide Festival Centre

South Australia’s state art gallery.

Art Gallery of South Australia

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

History Trust of South Australia

The Gardens have provided visitors with a range of cultural, recreational, educational and scientific facilities for over 160 years.

Botanic Gardens & State Herbarium

Novatech is a proudly South Australian family-owned business delivering creative event technology solutions to leading events across Australia since 2001.

Novatech Creative Event Technology

Mat Kesting

Deputy Chair

Isobel Marmion

Board Director

Denise von Wald

Board Director

Jim Plouffe

Board Director

Tara MacLeod

Board Director

Joel Wemmer

Board Director

Glyn Roberts

Chief Executive Officer

Georgina Giessauf

Membership and Projects Officer