Port Noarlunga National Events
Throughout the year, Port Noarlunga and its surrounding areas host many nationally and globally recognised annual events that attract both locals and tourists from all over the world. These events offer a variety of entertainment, cultural experiences, and sport activities for all ages and interests. In this web page, we will provide an overview of some of the most popular annual events that you can observe in and around the town of Port Noarlunga.
1. Adelaide Fringe Festival
The Adelaide Fringe Festival, one of the biggest and most vibrant arts events in Australia, is held annually in February and March in the city of Adelaide, just a short drive from Port Noarlunga. The festival attracts artists and performers from around the world, showcasing a broad range of theatre, cabaret, comedy, visual arts, and music events that take place in venues throughout the city.
2. Seacliff to Sellicks Beach Classic
The Seacliff to Sellicks Beach Classic is a not-to-be-missed event for car enthusiasts and families. Held annually in February, this classic car rally starts at the Seacliff Beach Hotel and travels through scenic coastal towns, including Port Noarlunga, before finishing in the picturesque seaside town of Sellicks Beach. Spectators gather along the route to cheer on the classic cars and their drivers.
3. SALA Festival
The South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival is held annually in August and is a celebration of contemporary visual art featuring exhibitions, performances, and events held across the state. Many Port Noarlunga galleries and artists participate in the festival, which attracts thousands of visitors each year.
4. Tour Down Under
The Tour Down Under, Australia's premier cycling race, is held annually in January and attracts the world's best teams and cyclists. The race starts and finishes in Adelaide, but it also passes through Port Noarlunga and its surrounding areas, offering spectators the opportunity to see elite cyclists race through the streets of their town.
5. Bay to Birdwood
The Bay to Birdwood is a classic and vintage car rally that starts in the historic Adelaide suburb of Glenelg and travels through the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula, including Port Noarlunga, before finishing in the town of Birdwood. This annual event is held in September, and it attracts thousands of visitors who line the route to cheer on the vintage cars and their drivers.
6. McLaren Vale Sea & Vines Festival
The McLaren Vale Sea & Vines Festival, held annually in June, is a celebration of the exceptional food, wine, and culture of the McLaren Vale region, just a short drive from Port Noarlunga. The festival offers a variety of events, including winery tours, food and wine pairings, live music, and family-friendly activities.
7. Adelaide Festival
The Adelaide Festival, held annually in March, is a world-renowned arts festival that attracts artists and performers from all over the world. The festival program features a mix of theatre, music, dance, literature, and visual art, with many events taking place in venues across the city of Adelaide, including some events in Port Noarlunga and its surrounding areas.
Port Noarlunga and its surrounding areas offer a wealth of nationally and globally recognised annual events that cater to a variety of interests and passions. Regardless of the time of year, there is always something to see and do in this vibrant and welcoming town.
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