events
Twilight Carols this Saturday!
Posted by City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters
on 03/12/2024
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Twilight Carols in Linde Reserve, an open-air concert under the stars that brings the community together to celebrate the Christmas season. Hosted by Stacey Lee, this free, family-friendly event features performances from Cool for Kids, Tricky Joe’s Magic Show, the Australian Girls' Choir,...
Stars shine bright on The Parade
Posted by City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters
on 03/12/2024
This Christmas, Norwood Memorial Gardens is aglow with giant gold stars, creating a stunning backdrop to gather, enjoy, and capture the festive spirit. Located in front of Norwood Oval on The Parade, the display will shine bright until 3 January 2025. Don’t forget to take your Christmas photos and share...
Take an 'Elfie' for your chance to win!
Posted by City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters
on 03/12/2024
Our Christmas elves Nelly, Norman, Peter, and Poppy are back to spread cheer across our City this Christmas! You’ll find these mischievous elves popping up at our libraries, Norwood Swimming Centre, and other festive events across the City. If you spot one of our little elf friends, snap a picture...
Festive fun at our Libraries
Posted by City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters
on 03/12/2024
Join us at the Libraries for a variety of fun, free, and low-cost activities this school and Christmas holiday season. From arts and crafts, acrobatics to science workshops and family movies, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Activities include: Everybody Sing! A Multicultural Storytime Nitro Nat - Phantastic Physics Show...
AFL Gather Round returns to Norwood in 2025
Posted by City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters
on 13/11/2024
The 2025 AFL Gather Round will return to Norwood for a third consecutive year, with two afternoon games at the iconic Norwood Oval. On Saturday 12 April, reigning premiers Brisbane will face the Western Bulldogs, followed by GWS taking on St Kilda on Sunday 13 April. Mayor Robert Bria expressed...
Festive Fun in NPSP!
Posted by City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters
on 12/11/2024
We are celebrating the festive season with exciting events. Join us on Saturday 23 November for the Norwood Christmas Pageant along The Parade, kicking off the holiday season. Then, bring your best singing voice to Twilight Carols at Linde Reserve on Saturday 7 December. Give back this festive season by...
The Adelaide Epic is coming to The Parade, Norwood
Posted
25/10/2024
Before the professionals take the stage for the Santos Tour Down Under, the course from Norwood to Uraidla is awaiting budding riders. Featuring 3 distances (120km, 85km and 20km) The Adelaide Epic is ‘that race’ where you well and truly earn your ‘bragging rights for getting to the finish line!’...
SALA begins in our City with 33 exhibitions and 4 open studios
Posted
09/08/2024
South Australian Living Artists (SALA) festivities will officially commence in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, with an official launch at The Gallery at St Peters Town Hall Complex tonight. This year, throughout the duration of SALA, there will be a total of 33 exhibitions and four open...
Raising the Bar 2024 was a huge success!
Posted
07/08/2024
Raising the Bar Adelaide has once again cemented its reputation as one of the state’s most thought-provoking and engaging local events – combining expert discussions in a casual setting. The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters would like to thank everyone who come along to last night’s event at...
Voices, Oysters and Lifesaving Laughs: Three Can’t Miss Talks At This Year’s Raising The Bar
Posted
02/08/2024
Every year, Raising The Bar assembles a fascinating collection of thought leaders, topical experts and first-time speakers for a series of informal talks in bars. All across the city of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters, they bring audiences together as they tackle a range of under-discussed topics and blow them...
Reserve your seat for Raising the Bar before it’s too late!
Posted
22/07/2024
Tickets for Raising the Bar are being snapped up like hot cakes, so if you have a speaker you want to hear, then you better book now. Raising the Bar is one of the most anticipated events in the Council’s calendar with many of the free talks expected to be...
Celebrate your Zest for Life this August
Posted
08/07/2024
This year’s program is brimming with tours, seminars, workshops and social activities to help you embrace the world around you. We’ve got something for everyone from our seminars, to wine-tasting adventures, wellness workshops and fun-filled group activities. Bookings are essential for all events and some require a fee. The Zest...
City of NPSP and the AFL Gather Round in 2025
Posted
08/07/2024
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters has welcomed the AFL’s decision to lock in dates for the third instalment of AFL Gather Round in South Australia. With the nation’s spotlight on our beautiful City, the Norwood Food & Wine Festival that attracted more than 70,000 people, and a...
City of NPSP turns into a feast for the mind
Posted
01/07/2024
Speakers at this year’s event will be discussing a wide range of subjects, including but not limited to - your rights at work; bowel cancer; suppression orders versus silence; intimate relationships, diet, body language, elevating your career and how history is recorded. Mayor Robert Bria said Raising the Bar was...
NPSP Community Grants continue to deliver grassroots benefits
Posted
01/07/2024
In April this year, Nature Play SA hosted two events - Rakali in the reeds, at Felixstow Reserve and Banjos in the Billabong at St Peters Billabong, proudly supported by the Council's Funding Program. The events incorporated nature walks, mindfulness and watercolour workshops with Kaurna Elders and leaders. Testimonials from...
Council welcomes back Santos Tour Down Under in 2025!
Posted
24/06/2024
The Council, once again, welcomes the exciting opportunity to be a part of the Santos Tour Down Under. With international media filming our leafy green streets and promoting the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters’ cosmopolitan lifestyle all over the world, being a part of the Santos Tour Down...
Travelling the HIGH road
Posted
14/06/2024
In August, Rachel—who is the first person with Down Syndrome in Australia to graduate from university, completing her Bachelor of Arts (Drama)—will debut her self-inspired theatre performance, aptly titled HIGH. The multi-faceted artist, who works with No Strings Attached Theatre of Disability, based in Stepney, was recently successful in securing...
City of NPSP to co-host Mainstreet SA Conference
Posted
28/05/2024
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters and Unley Council have been named as co-hosts of the highly regarded Mainstreet SA Conference. Mayor Robert Bria, who joined the Mainstreet SA Committee in January this year, said the Council is very proud to be co-hosting the conference, which is the...
Art of Glass Exhibition open at The Gallery
Posted
19/04/2024
The City of NPSP is a living art gallery of colour and creativity and a new exhibition at The Gallery, St Peters, highlights how stained glass colours our world. At the Art of Glass Exhibition learn about ancient and contemporary stained glass and its artistic changes over time. Book one...
Learn to unlock your full potential at Raising the Bar Adelaide
Posted
13/07/2022
What do Norwood, New York, London and Hong Kong have in common? Apart from the plethora of great shopping, food and lifestyle options, they’re all part of the global Raising The Bar network. And on August 9, twenty thought leaders, researchers and innovators from a range of industries will gather...
Art on Parade is back in a big way this April
Posted
07/04/2022
Across the month of April, Art On Parade will see works by local artists exhibited in a huge variety of venues around the bustling Parade Precinct. Follow the free self-guided trail and you’ll discover a fascinating collection of sculptures, paintings, drawings, glass and photographic works produced by the vibrant local...
Celebrate This Festival Season On The Parade
Posted
11/02/2021
February and March are always a special time in Adelaide, but this year there’s extra reason to celebrate the Fringe. And whether you want to listen to new twists on classic hits, watch a masterpiece of children’s theatre or listen to bush poetry, there are plenty of shows to catch...
Raising The Bar Adelaide returns to inspire and educate you (at the pub)
Posted
14/10/2020
For the third year in a row, the City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters has invited a range of experts, academics and thought leaders to turn ten bars across the neighbourhood into classrooms for a night. It’s part of Raising The Bar, an event that has been held in...