events
The Fringe heads east this festival season
14/02/2025
The Fringe Heads East This Festival Season As summer slowly fades into autumn, most of the country is settling down for 2025. But here in Adelaide the party is just about to begin. With 1,300 shows at 500 venues spread throughout South Australia, the Adelaide Fringe now takes over the...
Rivals Long Lunch returns to Osmond Terrace for AFL Gather Round
10/02/2025
The 2025 AFL season hasn’t yet started but the countdown is on to the iconic Rivals Long Lunch on Saturday 12 April, on Osmond Terrace, Norwood. The long lunch, first hosted by the Council for AFL Gather Round in 2024, is a unique outdoor event perfectly pitched to leave an...
Poolside cinema at Norwood Swimming Centre
06/02/2025
Don’t miss Flubber, the final movie in our Movie Nights at the Pool program at the Norwood Swimming Centre! Enjoy a fun family night with a swim and a movie at our poolside open-air cinema – the perfect way to enjoy a summer evening. Kiosk open for snacks (Please note:...
Enjoy live music at Concerts in the Park
29/01/2025
Music lovers are invited to enjoy the sunset to a soundtrack of jazz, melodies, or symphony in some of our beautiful parks. Concerts in the Park will feature talented local bands and artists, and there will also be entertainment for children, making it a perfect outing for families. There are...
Splash into Australia Day at Norwood
14/01/2025
Escape the Australia Day heat and soak up the quintessential Australian activities, food and tunes at the annual Norwood Splash. Norwood Splash is a family-friendly outdoor pool party, on Sunday 26 January with the giant inflatable obstacle course returning. $5 entry all day. For more information, visit: Events Calendar
Countdown is on: Norwood welcomes back the TDU
14/01/2025
Thousands of cycling enthusiasts will gather for the excitement of the Santos Tour Down Under as EFEX Men’s Stage 3 – Norwood to Uraidla kicks off from South Australia’s Premier Main Street, The Parade, on 23 January. Each year, there’s an electric atmosphere as cycling fans from around the world...
Twilight Carols: Saturday 7 December
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
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!
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...
AFL Gather Round returns to Norwood in 2025
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!
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
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
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!
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...
Reserve your seat for Raising the Bar before it’s too late!
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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...