There’s so much to see across July at Illuminate Adelaide, with a range of events that have art, light, music, and technology at their core. Take a look at our top picks for Illuminate Adelaide 2024!
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Fire Gardens
4 – 21 July
Adelaide Botanic Garden
Between stops at the Evergreen Bar, discover live music and performances along candlelit trails across this fiery winter wonderland, as French creators Compagnie Carabosse turn up the heat over three weekends at Adelaide Botanic Garden.
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EDEN
4 – 21 July
The Light Room at ILA
Contribute to a digital garden created with 150 square metres of LED screens in an interactive experience from Berlin-based studio flora&faunavisions that will inspire the family to explore art and nature in a whole new light.
Universal Kingdom: Prehistoric Nights
4 – 21 July
Adelaide Zoo
Travelback in time at Adelaide Zoo with one thing on your mind: fighting extinction! Prepare for a family night of prehistoric fun with puppetry, light and dinosaurs that will fuel the kids’ passion for conservation and the natural world.
Superluminal
6 July – 10 August
South Australian Museum
Calling all young adventurers – pick up your colour-changing lantern to discover animals past, present, and mythical! Blending visuals, storytelling, and play, this enchanting event by Patch Theatre is perfect for 4-8 year olds and their families these school holidays.
Joep Beving: Hermetism
18 July
Her Majesty’s Theatre
Hailing from the Netherlands, classical pianist Joep Beving kickstarts his Australian-wide tour at Illuminate Adelaide. Under kinetic sculptures from artist Boris Acket, you’ll share a sensory experience at this dynamic performance exploring the connection between light and sound.
Helen Svoboda
6 July
Nexus Arts
For one night only, Helen Svoboda – a classical double bassist known for her playful, expressive, and masterful music – is bringing an assortment of compositions to Illuminate Adelaide. Come enjoy a special performance of jazz and art that you’ll never forget.
More information from the Illuminate Adelaide 2024 edition of WeekendPlus:
- Welcome to Illuminate Adelaide 2024
- Illuminate Adelaide Free Events
- Meet the visionaries behind Illuminate Adelaide
- Competition: Win a double pass to Eden or Fire Gardens!
- Special offers on EDEN and Fire Gardens
