events
Concerts in the Park: Live music, local flavours and community spirit
12/01/2026
There’s something magical about live music under an open sky; neighbours gathering, families relaxing on picnic rugs and the sound of local musicians filling the air. The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters’ Concerts in the Park series returns this summer, bringing our community together through the joy of...
How to make sure your New Year's resolutions stick in 2026
12/01/2026
Every January, 15 million Australians use the start of the new year as a chance to gaze inwards. After a busy Christmas period, it's the perfect time to think about what you'd like the new year to look like, and how you can make that happen. Identifying areas you want...
Lock in a long lunch: Rivals Long Lunch early bird tickets on sale now
10/12/2025
The Rivals Long Lunch is returning as part of the 2026 AFL Gather Round festivities in Norwood. And this time, we're taking the rivalry up a notch. At this footy themed celebration, you’ll kick off at first bounce with a bespoke aperitif and enjoy a course every quarter, each taking...
Christmas sparkle arrives on The Parade
09/12/2025
Image: Osmond Terrace, Norwood Christmas has well and truly arrived in Norwood with sparkle you can see from space! Norwood Memorial Gardens is aglow with giant gold stars—an eye-catching installation that’s already becoming the go-to backdrop for holiday photos. Whether you’re taking a festive family portrait, a selfie with friends,...
Summer fun awaits at Norwood Swimming Centre
08/12/2025
Summer fun awaits at Norwood Swimming Centre As the weather warms up and the long summer days roll in, Norwood Swimming Centre is gearing up to be your go-to destination for family fun, a relaxed afternoon and new memories. With three exciting events lined up, there’s something for everyone. Whether...
2025 Volunteers Christmas Dinner: Celebrating the heart of our Community
27/11/2025
The Norwood Concert Hall came alive on Wednesday 26 November for the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters’ annual Volunteers Christmas Dinner, a much-loved event that honours over 225 individuals who give their time, energy and compassion to strengthen the local community. Hosted by Mayor Robert Bria, the evening...
A big year celebrated at the 2025 Business Networking event
20/11/2025
More than 120 people, representing businesses from across the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, attended the End of Year Business Networking event, held on Wednesday 19 November at Outdoors on Parade Guests enjoyed wine and finger food while taking advantage of the opportunity to network, share stories about...
AFL Gather Round back at The Parade in 2026
12/11/2025
AFL Gather Round will return to The Parade in April 2026 with two matches scheduled for Norwood Oval. Sydney will take on Gold Coast in a twilight match on Saturday 11 April and Geelong will go to battle against the West Coast Eagles on Sunday 12 April. Gather Round 2026...
Experience the wonder of Christmas under the stars at Twilight Carols in Linde Reserve
10/11/2025
A much-loved community tradition filled with music, laughter and festive cheer, hosted by Stacey Lee, this free, family-friendly open-air concert brings together an exciting line-up of performers. Local entertainers including Mr Oopy, Mickster the Trickster, the Australian Girls’ Choir and Lucky Seven will sing some Christmas favourites as the sun...
Time to plan for the Norwood Christmas Pageant!
05/11/2025
Get ready to celebrate the magic of Christmas as the Norwood Christmas Pageant ignites the festive spirit on Saturday 22 November. The Parade, Norwood will come alive with colourful floats, music and entertainment, including live bands, clowns, dancers, fairies and more. It’s a joyful community tradition that brings together families,...
Ninth Avenue Christmas Lights: Council boosts support to improve safety
04/11/2025
The Ninth Avenue Christmas Lights event has become a much-loved tradition in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, drawing thousands of families each December to enjoy the festive displays created by residents of Ninth Avenue in St Peters. The Council is proud to continue supporting this long-standing and...
Celebrating creativity through the Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition
28/10/2025
Image caption: 2025 Mayor's Christmas Card Competition winners and finalists. From magical snowy scenes and warm Aussie barbecues to festive family celebrations, students hand-drew and digitally created stunning artworks that truly captured the festive spirit. The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters celebrated the unlimited creativity of local students...
Nominate Our Local Heroes: 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards
27/10/2025
Do you know someone who makes a real difference in our community? The Citizen of the Year Awards are your chance to celebrate and recognise those outstanding individuals and groups who go above and beyond to make the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters a great place to live,...
Set your clothes free: Give them a second life!
20/10/2025
It’s time to clean out your wardrobe for a good cause — Set Your Clothes Free is back and bigger than ever! On Saturday 1 November, Council has partnered with Green Industries SA to deliver a FREE clothing donation and linen recycling event, helping residents give their unwanted textiles a...
Showcasing Nature Through Art: Three exhibitions at The Gallery
20/10/2025
Image above: Works by Kirrily Anderson, Catherine Bourn and Josephine Lennon. The Gallery at St Peters will play host to a captivating series of exhibitions that celebrate the diversity, beauty and fragility of the natural world. At the centre of this season’s program is Nature’s Foundations 4, presented by Nature...
Pedal Power: Locals celebrate Ride2Work Day in Norwood
16/10/2025
Image above: Jordan Ward, Cr Christel Mex, Nick Canon Dozens of local commuters swapped four wheels for two this morning as they joined the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters’ Ride2Work Day celebration at the Nino Solari Commemorative Path on Osmond Tce, Norwood. Cyclists were treated to a free...
Closing the digital divide this October
26/09/2025
We are proud to be part of Get Online Week 2025 (20–26 October), a nationwide initiative that helps Australians gain the skills and confidence they need to thrive in our digital world. Get Online Week is Good Things national campaign to close the digital divide. It supports people to feel...
Big Ideas, Shared Locally Thanks to Raising the Bar Adelaide 2025
23/09/2025
For one night only, local hotels across the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters were once again transformed into vibrant classrooms as Raising the Bar Adelaide took over the City on Tuesday 5 August 2025. Now in its eighth year, this much-loved annual event once again delivered 20 talks...
Raising the Bar Adelaide is on tomorrow night
04/08/2025
10 Bars. 20 Talks. 1 Night Only. Don’t Miss Out. It’s nearly here—the biggest night of smart, social learning in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters. Raising the Bar Adelaide returns Tuesday 5 August, transforming local pubs into pop-up lecture theatres for a one-night-only knowledge experience. And yes,...
Join the Magic of the Norwood Christmas Pageant!
22/07/2025
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and what better way to celebrate than by being a part of the Norwood Christmas Pageant! Each year the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters invites local schools, community groups and businesses to help share Christmas cheer by participating in this...
Santos Tour Down Under set to spin into Norwood in 2026 with two stage starts
22/07/2025
The City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters will once again welcome the world’s elite cyclists when it hosts two stage starts as part of the 2026 Santos Tour Down Under. For the first time, The Parade, Norwood will be transformed into the starting line for the Women’s Tour Down...
A decade of delicious discoveries: Celebrating 10 years of Food Secrets bus tours
16/07/2025
In 2015, a humble idea took root in the heart of Adelaide’s eastern suburbs — connecting curious locals and adventurous visitors with the incredible food and beverage manufacturers hidden in plain sight. Ten years on, the Food Secrets bus tours have become a much-loved part of our City’s cultural fabric—celebrating...
Bright ideas on tap: Raising the Bar 2025
15/07/2025
Tuesday 5 August | 20 Talks. 10 Bars. 1 Night. Free Event This year’s lineup features 20 brilliant minds across 10 venues in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters. From climate change and neuroscience to cyber security and self-care myths, our speakers will challenge your thinking and stir...
Welcoming SALA once again this August
15/07/2025
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is once again transforming into a vibrant canvas of creativity for the 2025 South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival. As Australia’s largest visual arts festival, SALA is a proud celebration of South Australia’s richly diverse arts community—bringing together emerging talents, established names...
Zest for Life 2025: A celebration of positive ageing
02/07/2025
From August 4 to 17, the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters invites you to embrace your Zest for Life through a vibrant moth of events that celebrate positive ageing, active lifestyles and community connection. Now in its eigth year, Zest for Life 2025 is packed with enriching experiences—from...