events
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...
Council Libraries set to inspire again with Firstival 2025
01/07/2025
Following the remarkable success of Firstival last year, the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters Libraries is pleased to host events as part of this accessible and inspiring festival in 2025. This vibrant and inclusive celebration will take place in collaboration with South Australia's 130 public libraries, cementing its...
NAIDOC Week 2025 at The Gallery: Strength, vision and legacy
25/06/2025
From 6–13 July 2025, communities across Australia will come together to honour NAIDOC Week, a time to celebrate and recognise the rich history, diverse cultures and remarkable achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year marks a significant milestone—50 years of NAIDOC Week celebrations—headlined with the powerful theme,...
Winter Warmers: Embrace the season with digital delights from our Libraries
18/06/2025
As the winter chill settles over Adelaide, there's nothing more comforting than snuggling up with a captivating story. But in today's digital age, you don't need to brave the cold to access a world of literature and learning. The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters Libraries offer a treasure...
Treasured Betty celebrates 100 years
11/06/2025
Samela Harris is a South Australian journalist and author, and, among other things, has been an Aged Care Visitor Volunteer with the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters for more than one year. A local resident herself, Samela regularly visits Betty Spargo at Estia in Toorak Gardens and recently...
Celebrating the Heart of our Community: National Volunteer Week 2025
05/06/2025
Last week, the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters proudly celebrated National Volunteer Week—an opportunity to shine a light on the extraordinary contribution of our 220 volunteers who give their time, energy and compassion to make our City a better place to live, work and visit. Throughout the week,...
Get Active, Stay Social: Come and Try programs for over 50s
29/05/2025
Looking for a fun, friendly and low-impact way to boost your health and meet new people? Our Come and Try programs are designed specifically for people over 50 who want to stay active, have fun and connect with others in the community. These classes aren’t just about fitness—they’re about building...
Share your knowledge at Raising the Bar this August
22/05/2025
Raising the Bar Adelaide has firmly established itself as one of South Australia’s most thought-provoking and engaging local events — and is hosted right here in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters. Bringing together expert speakers and curious minds in casual pub settings, it transforms a night out...