From the Adelaide Cabaret Festival to Winter Wine Down Festival, there is plenty to see and do across our great state this weekend.
What’s the Buzz?
June 6
The powerhouse Australian cast of the Olivier Award-winning Jesus Christ Superstar reunites for one night only, stripping back the spectacle to share iconic songs and untold backstage stories from Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s global phenomenon. Starring Reuben Kaye, Mahalia Barnes, Michael Paynter, alongside the remaining star-studded cast, hear all of the behind-the-scenes stories and untold secrets from life on the road.
Adelaide Cabaret Festival
June 4-21
The world’s largest cabaret festival returns with a packed program launching this weekend. The Adelaide Cabaret Festival showcases 79 performances across 12 nights featuring local, national and international artists, officially kicking off with the 2026 Variety Gala at the Festival Theatre on June 4. This year’s program features Australian pop-rock group Lime Cordiale in collaboration with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, a one-night-only performance from Casey Donovan and the hit songs and behind-the-scenes stories from the Australian cast of Jesus Christ Superstar.
Winter Wine Down Festival
June 6
Head to the Riverland this weekend and warm up with some of the best red wine the region has to offer. Presented by the organisers of the Riverland Food and Wine Festival, this winter chapter brings together regional wineries, music and a purpose-built riverside setting that responds to the season, rather than retreat from it. In Pour Taste, a 90-minute wine tasting comedy show paired with wines from Ricca Terra Farms, is set to be a festival highlight. The festival takes place at the Renmark Riverfront and entry is ticketed.
Loxton Historical Village Alive Day
June 6
Travel back in time as the once bustling historical village of Loxton relives its heyday. Discover how the pioneers of this late 19th and early 20th century town once lived as more than 45 buildings, fully furnished and full of artefacts, capture the essence of decades past. Expect fully operational tractors and fire engines, sheep shearing, wool spinning, horse and cart rides, food stalls and more. Entry is $15 for adults and $8 for children, or free for members.
Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize
Until July 19
This biennial prize recognises and celebrates the intersection between science and creative arts inviting established and emerging artists to consider the natural world. This year’s exhibition showcases the work of 74 finalists that chart the relationship between nature, science and art across two prize categories. This exhibition is showing at the South Australian Museum and entry is ticketed, but free for museum members and children under 12.
Cultural Garden Tours
Discover the deep cultural significance of native plants on a guided First Nations cultural tour of the Adelaide Botanic Garden. Led by knowledgeable First Nations guides, learn the stories of how native plants in the garden’s living collection have been used through generations and their ongoing importance to culture, community and Country. The tours are free and available upon request.
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