SALA Tours
Each year, the SALA Festival is accompanied by a selection of guided tours. What better way to explore the festival than with the guidance of a hand-picked local artist! In 2025 there are walking tours of art in the City, bus tours to the Barossa and to the Karoonda Silos, and self-guided tours in all different directions!
2025
Stay Tuned for the SALA 2025 Program
The SALA Festival Team are putting the finishing touches on this year’s SALA Festival program. Check back here at noon on 9 July to explore the SALA Online Program and to book tickets for the full lineup of tours.
2025 Guided walking tours
Our artist-led walking tours are a staple part of the festival.
- City of Adelaide
Street Art Walking Tour
Guided by Nicole Black
Sun 10 Aug | 11am | $20pp
Sun 10 Aug | 1pm | $20pp
Join artist Nicole Black as you explore the work of South Australia’s street artists and the painted walls of Adelaide’s CBD. Bookings essential.
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Fire Talks
Guided by Dominic Guerrera
Thurs 7 Aug | 12.30pm | $10pp
Sat 23 Aug | 1pm | $10pp
Join artist and poet Dominic Guerrera for a Fire Talk diving deeply into the work of a First Nations artists as part of SALA Festival. Bookings essential.
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Local and Contemporary Art Tour
Guided by Gregory Ackland
Sat 16 Aug | 1.30pm | $20pp
Join artist Greg Ackland for an opportunity to explore some of the incredible contemporary artwork being created by SA artists today. Bookings essential.
Art Tour in Persian
Guided by Farahnaz Ghofrani
Sat 23 Aug | 1pm | $20pp
Join artist Farahnaz Ghofrani on this walking tour of art exhibitions in Adelaide. This tour will be presented in Persian. Bookings essential.
Sketchy Walking Tour
Guided by Fran Callen
Sat 23 Aug | 2pm | $20pp
Sketch your way across the city led by artist Fran Callen. No drawing experience is necessary to join this afternoon of social sketching. Bookings essential.
Listening (to) Architecture: Walking Tour
Guided by Tom Borgas
Sat 23 Aug | 2pm | $20pp
Join artist Tom Borgas on a guided listening experience of some of his favourite pockets of sonic intensity in the Adelaide CBD. Bookings essential.
2025 Guided Bus tours
There are limited places on these guided tours, offering a behind-the-scenes look where it all happens: artist studios. You’ll hear from some of the artists and gain insight to the inner workings of these creative spaces.
- South Australia
SALA Adelaide Hills to Karoonda Silos Bus Tour
Take to the hills and beyond on the SALA Art Bus Tour for artist talks, lunch and dinner under the starts at the Karoonda Lights opening event.
Saturday 9 August
Bus departs from Adelaide at 11:00am
Tour meeting place: SALA Hub / 63 Light Square, Adelaide
Tickets $135pp
This tour is supported by the District Council
of Karoonda East Murray and Mount Barker District
Council.
SALA Barossa Light Art Tour
Explore the art, food and wine on the SALA Barossa Light Art Bus Tour this festival.
Saturday 30 August
Bus departs from Adelaide at 9:30am
Tour meeting place: SALA Hub / 63 Light Square, Adelaide
Tickets $140pp
This tour is supported by the Barossa Council and Light Regional Council.
Want to go at your own pace? Or just be in control of the music? We’ve got you covered with a selection of pre-mapped art tours! We recommend downloading the Google Maps app to your smartphone, nominating a driver, and heading off on a daytrip to see some art!
Stay tuned for routes that head to the Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Encounter Bay, Limestone Coast and Yorke Peninsula
Adelaide Hills
Adelaide Hills
Barossa
Barossa
McLaren Vale
McLaren Vale
Limestone Coast
Limestone Coast Road Trip
Encounter Bay
Encounter Bay
Yorke Peninsula
Yorke Peninsula Road Trip
Self-guided walking tours
Hot Spots
Melbourne Street
Art on Parade
King William Road
Goodwood Road
Henley Beach
Centennial Park
- Centennial Park, 760 Goodwood Rd, Pasadena
- Park open 7am-7pm | Office 9am-5pm
- 1-31 August
Centennial Park invites you to wander the peaceful grounds and engage with the beauty of nature while viewing a special selection of SALA sculptures as well as the permanent collection. The tranquil gardens provide a chance to slow down, reflect, and enjoy nature and art at its best. Download the map or grab one from the Administration building, and don’t forget that you can warm up with a coffee from Wildflowers Cafe.
