Adelaide Italian Festival 7 - 16 November 2025
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What: Adelaide Italian Festival
When: 7 - 16 November 2025
Where: Various Locations in Adelaide
Program: https://www.adelaideitalianfestival.com.au/eventlist
Visit: www.adelaideitalianfestival.com.au
This November, the Adelaide Italian Festival is set to turn South Australian venues, big and small, green, white and red in a celebration of Italian culture.
From 7 – 16 November, the Adelaide Italian Festival, which is one of the largest open access events in the Southern Hemisphere, will deliver an impressive program of more than 60 events that showcase the vibrant Italian way of life.
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Where: Festival Plaza, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Visit: https://www.adelaideitalianfestival.com.au/event-details/festa-in-the-plaza-2025-11-07-11-00
Visit: https://www.adelaideitalianfestival.com.au/event-details/festa-in-the-plaza-2025-11-07-11-00
In a first for the Festival, a truly immersive ‘Festa in the Plaza’ will take over Festival Plaza for an all inclusive, all-encompassing 2-day Opening Event (Friday 7 and Saturday 8 November) that will bring authentic Italian food and beverage vendors, music, dancing, design and culture all to the table.
The Opening Event will showcase a curated Italian offering which will spread across three designated areas. The free event will allow guests to wander through and enjoy ‘Via del Gusto’ (The Taste Lane), ‘Piazza Centrale’ (The Heartbeat) and ‘Osteria Terrazza’ (Terrace Kitchen) – with every twist and turn offering new and old Italian fare favourites and a Nonna approved family friendly festival atmosphere.
Adelaide Italian Festival Chair Gina Marchetti said the 2025 Program was designed to inspire South Australians – both young and old – to explore the many ways in which Italian culture weaves its way through our lives.
“When the Adelaide Italian Festival first started in 1976, it was really just created for the Italian community to enjoy – and that they did. However, throughout the years this Festival has grown and with it we have been fortunate enough to welcome a much broader audience who have wanted to celebrate this wonderful way of life.”
“Pizza, pasta, zeppole (Italian donuts), wine and spirits, wonderfully moving music, design and art, fashion, gelato, cinema experiences and more – the Adelaide Italian Festival is proud to showcase such a diverse offering.”
“Our Signature Events and open access events span across venues throughout Adelaide – from your local Italian community club, to Italian restaurants and wineries, local sports clubs and cinemas. Paint and Sip classes, cooking masterclasses, food tour trails, exceptional long lunches – we couldn’t have fit more into this Festival. It’s packed with Italian flare and fare.”
The 2025 Signature Events expand well beyond the Opening Event on the 7 & 8 November 2025 and moving Journey Mass on the 15 November 2025 3.30pm - 5.30pm at St Francis Xavier's Cathedral. A heartfelt tribute to the migrant spirit-honouring the resilience, traditions, and faith of generations of Italian families who made Adelaide their home.
What: La Grande Gita
When: 2 November 2025, 8am – 3pm
When: 2 November 2025, 8am – 3pm
Where: Serafino Wines, 39 Kangarilla Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171, Australia
Visit: https://www.adelaideitalianfestival.com.au/event-details/la-grande-gita-presented-by-serafino-wines
The much-loved La Grande Gita will take place ahead of the Opening Event on Sunday 2 November at Serafino Wines. Participate in a short or long ride amongst the beautiful surrounds of McLaren Vale and dive into delicious eats from the pop-up Italian inspired village pre and post ride. It’s one for the whole family!
Visit: https://www.adelaideitalianfestival.com.au/event-details/la-grande-gita-presented-by-serafino-wines
The much-loved La Grande Gita will take place ahead of the Opening Event on Sunday 2 November at Serafino Wines. Participate in a short or long ride amongst the beautiful surrounds of McLaren Vale and dive into delicious eats from the pop-up Italian inspired village pre and post ride. It’s one for the whole family!
What: House of Gucci
When: 11 Nov 2025, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Where: Palace Nova Eastend, 3 Cinema Pl, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Visit: https://www.adelaideitalianfestival.com.au/event-details/movie-night-house-of-gucci-1
A not-to-be-missed screening of ‘House of Gucci’ will take place at Palace Nova Eastend on Tuesday 11 November. This ticketed event will invite guests to enjoy drinks and canapes, live Italian music and a glamour filled atmosphere. A perfect mid-week outing for any fashion enthusiast and cinema lover.
What: Long Lunch Pranzo in the Piazza
When: 16 Nov 2025, 12pm – 4pm
Where: Roma Adelaide, 11 Waymouth St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Visit: https://www.adelaideitalianfestival.com.au/event-details/long-lunch-pranzo-in-the-piazza-presented-by-guardian
Chair Gina Marchetti said the new addition of a long lunch was one that was bound to sellout quickly. “Pranzo in the Piazza presented by Guardian is a long lunch taking place on Sunday 16 November at Roma. If you love good Italian food with curated matched wines, live music and great conversations – this is for you. Take the opportunity to dress up and relax into the afternoon as we celebrate the Festival coming to an end.”
For those who want to support their local community club, restaurants, art houses and sport clubs – there are daily events taking place across the State.
“It’s time to get out and explore South Australia and discover what makes the Italian culture so great. This is much more than just an event for Italians – the Adelaide Italian Festival is for everyone.”
For more information and the full 2025 Adelaide Italian Festival Program please visit www.adelaideitalianfestival.com.au
