events
What an amazing start to the 2020 Adelaide Italian Festival.
It’s been a brilliant celebration of Italian culture, tradition, food, wine, music, technology, and people.
Due to COVID-19, and to keep all South Australians safe, it’s with a truly heavy heart that we are ending our celebration early.
We’ll be back in 2021 — bigger and better than ever before! Ci Vediamo!
Cocktail in the Vines
7:30pm – 11:30pm
Friday, 13 November 2020
Leawood Gardens
Kick off the Adelaide Italian Festival week with an evening of cocktails, fine food, and music, set amongst the vines and under the stars.
Friuli Venezia Giulia and its People
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Friday 13 – Tuesday 17, November 2020
Fogolar Furlan, 69 Briar Road, Felixstow
Discover the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, its people, their migration journey, and history in South Australia through interactive displays.
Journey - Cathedral Mass
3:30pm
Saturday, 14 November 2020
St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Victoria Square
Come celebrate SA’s Italian migrants and their journey of faith to a new life, in a mass officiated by Adelaide’s Archbishop Patrick O’Regan.
La Grande Gita - Italian Cycling Experience
9:00am
Sunday, 15 November 2020
Barossa Valley
A weekend family event channelling the culture of those halcyon days of Italian cycling.
Please note, due the forecasted hot weather and high winds, Bike SA and the Adelaide Italian Festival have had to unfortunately cancel this event.
However, we certainly encourage you to continue with your getaway and to sample our wonderful supporting wineries at Gods Hill wines at Lyndoch, Lou Miranda Wines at Rowland Flat, Calabria Wines and Harvest Kitchen.
Inaugural Italian-Australian Space Forum
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Monday, 16 November 2020
Lot Fourteen
SA is shooting for the stars!! Come hear how the Australian Space Agency and Italian companies are working together to launch SA into space.
Guided tour of Italian works of art from AGSA’s Collection
10:00am, 12:00pm and 2:00pm
Tuesday, 17 November 2020
Art Gallery of South Australia
Take a tour of AGSA with a focus on Italian works of art from the Collection led by a Gallery Guide. Tour available in English or Italian.
A Cheeky Italian Dinner with Amanda Vanstone and Marco Furlan
7.00pm
Tuesday, 17 November 2020
La La La, 19 Gillies Street, Adelaide.
La La La head chef Marco Furlan will cook what he wants, serve
the wine he thinks is best, just as Amanda Vanstone would expect!
ARIA @ SAHMRI: A Showcase of Italo-Australian Researchers
6:00pm – 8:30pm
Wednesday, 18 November 2020
SAHMRI, North Terrace
Come hear from South Australia’s leading Italian researchers at SAHMRI and local universities speak about their world-leading work.
Masterclass in Gnocchi Making
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Thursday, 19 November 2020
Marche Club, Gorge Road, Paradise
Come learn how to make authentic gnocchi from a real Italian nonna!
Italian Breakfast in the Central Market
7:30am – 8:45am
Friday, 20 November 2020
Lucia’s, Adelaide Central Market
Start the day with an espresso and a hearty 3-course traditional Italian breakfast in Adelaide‘s Central Market.
Aperol Sessions @ Peel St
5:30pm to late
Friday, 20 November 2020
Peel Street, Adelaide
Aperol and the Adelaide Italian Festival take over Peel Street for a night of spritz and Italian glamour!
Family Pizza-Making Masterclass
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Saturday, 21 November 2020
Scoffed Cooking School
Come and learn how to make traditional Roman-style thin and crispy wood fired pizzas at this family event, brought to you by Scoffed cooking school and Pizzarella catering.
An evening of Italian Classics with the ASO presented by the Adelaide Italian Festival in conjunction with the Consulate of Italy
6:00pm and 8:00pm
Saturday, 21 November 2020
Grainger Studio, 91 Hindley Street
Join us for a night of Italian classical music in the heart of the city. On arrival guests are treated to a Prosecco or Aperol Spritz before a mesmerising performance by the ASO.
Italian Automobile Exhibition
10:00am – 3:00pm
Sunday, 22 November 2020
Torrens Parade Ground
Come and appreciate the finest Italian vehicles ever made, a must-attend event for all Italian motor vehicle enthusiasts!
Festa by the Lake
12:00pm – 4:30pm
Sunday, 22 November 2020
Serafino’s, 39 Kangarilla Road, McLaren Vale
The Adelaide Italian Youth invite all aged 18-35 to party lakeside with them for an afternoon of wine, food and music.
Concerto in Giardino
2:00pm – 5:30pm
Sunday, 22 November 2020
Hollands Road, Cudlee Creek
An Adelaide Hills Chamber Players event and official closing gala for the Adelaide Italian Festival.