SEE SALA
Hundreds of visual art exhibitions and events take place across South Australia every August as part of the South Australian Living Artists Festival.
- 1-31 August
- across South Australia
- 1-31 August
- across South Australia
The full Program of events will be released in July.
The SALA Festival features a huge variety of free exhibitions, open studio days, demonstrations, talks, and art events put on by South Australian artists.
These events take place at dedicated art spaces as well as unexpected places- part of the festival culture is the activation of all kinds of spaces as ‘art galleries’ – from cafes, libraries, shop windows, grain silos, and everything in between.
But it doesn’t end there!
There are lots of opportunities to connect with South Australian visual artists and the work that they make.
For a more intimate peek behind the curtain, pencil in the SALA Open Studios Weekend. Not sure what to see? Grab a ticket to one of our themed City of Adelaide art walking tours with a dedicated tour guide, or jump on a guided bus tour to the regions! If you’re in the mood for a bit of fun, head along to an opening night event, or book your ticket to the notorious SALA Slide Night! If you’re keen to sharpen your artistic skills, search for artist demonstrations or workshops in the program.
ACCESS the program
Once it has been released, here’s how to access the full SALA Festival Program of exhibitions and events:
PRINTED BOOKLET
ONLINE PROGRAM
While You Wait
The full SALA Festival Program will be released in July.
Here are some enticing snippets that we can share with you in the meantime:
Feature Artist
Troy-Anthony Baylis
2026 award outcomes
Open Studios Weekend
Open Studios Weekend
Plan Your Visit
Parking in the city has never been easier thanks to UPark.
With multiple convenient locations across the city, enjoy a hassle-free experience no matter which direction you’re coming from. UPark is proudly owned and operated by the City of Adelaide, so each time you park your car at UPark, you help local events to thrive.
Prebook and manage your parking.
Don’t waste time looking for a park, prebook your parking using the UPark App and guarantee a spot close to your destination. That means no driving around the city, wasting time trying to find somewhere to park. Plus, the UPark App also allows you to search for nearby parking, pay for your parking and manage any UPark bookings. Install the app now at upark.com.au/upark-app
Get around on the free City Connector bus.
Take advantage of the free City Connector bus and travel to places throughout the city and North Adelaide for free! Offering a hop-on hop-off service, the free City Connector bus links you to popular city attractions, shopping, dining and other services. Buses are wheelchair and pram friendly and operate daily, leaving every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends. For timetables, route details and real-time information visit Adelaide Metro. (Trains, trams & buses | City of Adelaide)
Visit the Adelaide Hills website to see what’s on.
Visit the Barossa Valley website to see what’s on.
Visit the Clare Valley website to see what’s on.
SALA parking made easy with UPark
With SALA events right across Adelaide, don’t waste time searching for a car park – park at UPark.
UPark is owned by the City of Adelaide, and all money goes back into supporting the people of Adelaide.
Pre-Book your parking now
If you pre-book your parking, you can enjoy express entry and a guaranteed spot even when the car park is full.
Enjoy SALA parking for just $5 when you prebook online*
Simply pre-book your parking online and use promo code: SALA
*Available from 5pm weeknights or all day Saturday and Sunday during the SALA Festival period (July/August 2024).
Or register for discounted parking with UPark Plus
UPark Plus is a touch-free swipe card that gives you discounted prices at all UPark car parks across the city.
Simple swipe to enter and exit. No pushing buttons. No handling tickets.
Book your parking, or register now for UPark Plus, at upark.com.au/sala
Free city connector bus
The Free City Connector bus service runs on two loops – an inner city loop and an extended loop around North Adelaide providing a link to popular city attractions and shopping, dining and services destinations.
Route 98A and 98C link the city and North Adelaide every 30 minutes, seven days a week and routes 99A and 99C link the main city destinations every 30 minutes on weekdays.
Together routes 98 and 99 provide a coordinated 15-minute frequency on weekdays from North Terrace to Hutt Street, Hurtle Square, Whitmore Square, China Town, Central Market and Victoria Square.
The service runs from early morning until 7.15pm daily, with extra services running on Friday until 9.15pm.
The buses are air conditioned and wheelchair and pram friendly.
If you are interested in visiting Adelaide Hills, use this link to see SALA exhibitions in the area.
If you are interested in visiting Barossa Valley, use this link to see SALA exhibitions in the area.
If you are interested in visiting Clare Valley, use this link to see SALA exhibitions in the area.
Visit the Coonawarra & the Limestone Coast, website to see what’s on.
Visit the Langhorne Creek website to see what’s on.
Visit the McLaren Vale, website to see what’s on.
Visiting the Murraylands, website to see what’s on.
If you are interested in visiting Coonawarra & the Limestone Coast, use this link to see SALA exhibitions in the area.
If you are interested in visiting Langhorne Creek, use this link to see SALA exhibitions in the area.
If you are interested in visiting McLaren Vale, use this link to see SALA exhibitions in the area.
If you are interested in visiting the Murraylands, use this link to see SALA exhibitions in the area.
EXPERIENCE ADELAIDE
South Australia’s capital is a city that champions creativity in all its forms – the perfect home for the South Australian Living Arts Festival. Whether you’re here for a day or settling in for the full month of art, Adelaide City invites you to explore more.
Start at Rundle Mall, the heart of city shopping and a cultural landmark in its own right – lined with sculptures, street performers, and fashion from global and local names.
Don’t miss the iconic Adelaide Central Market, a must-visit for food lovers and art-goers alike, with over 70 traders under one roof.
Step beyond the gallery walls and discover a city buzzing with hidden laneway bars, street art trails, local flavours, rooftop views, and iconic events and festivals. Wander through markets, sip your way down wine bars and distilleries, or take a culture break in one of the city’s many galleries, museums, and performance spaces.
Art is woven into the everyday here – and there’s no better way to soak it all in than by exploring Adelaide at your own pace. To uncover what’s on, where to go, and more, visit Experience Adelaide – your guide to the best events, eats, and experiences in the city and North Adelaide. Follow @ExperienceADL on social media for weekly inspiration, local tips, and insider giveaways.
