Keep warm this winter with On The Record’s July guide to What’s On. (Image: StockSnap)
By Sophia Lattas | @SophiaLattas
South Australia is a hub for arts and culture and July’s offerings are no exception.
According to the Bureau of Meteorology, Adelaide clocked its lowest temperature — 0.6 degrees Celsius — since 1908 on July 3, so On The Record has compiled a guide filled with activities and events to warm your spirits amidst chilly days and frosty nights.
SA kicked off July with Gluttony’s Glenelg Winter Arts Festival, where bay goers can experience the Fringe on a smaller, cosier scale.
Keeping in theme with the arts, The Australian Ballet is hosting a three-part show Jewels in a weeklong residency at the Adelaide Festival Theatre.
July also spotlights a range of local, national and international artists. OTR has rounded up a handful of gigs and music festivals, from nights of indie rock sounds at the much-loved Crown & Anchor and The Queens Theatre to Adelaide’s “spin off” of recently cancelled Splendour in the Grass.
This month, there is also a selection of curated markets and wine events to experience.
Navigate the arts, festival, market and music scene this July with On The Record.
Arts
The Australian Ballet presents Jewels
The Australian Ballet is bringing renowned choreographer George Balanchine’s Jewels to the Adelaide Festival Theatre from July 12 to 18.
The three-act ballet is centred around emeralds, rubies and diamonds. Different choreography and music between acts reveal each jewel’s essence — where emeralds are elegant, rubies are crisp and diamonds possess grandeur.
Tickets range in price from $50 to $200 and can be purchased here.
The Australian Ballet is also offering a behind the scenes session on July 17 where theatregoers can watch company dancers in a class commentated by artistic staff.
When: Friday July 12 to Thursday July 18
Where: Adelaide Festival Theatre
Concerts & Music
Spin Off Festival
Despite Splendour in the Grass’ 2024 cancellation, its “Spin Off” at Adelaide Showgrounds on July 19 is still set to go ahead with girl in red, Conan Gray, G Flip and Peach PRC — amongst others — featuring on the line-up.
This year the smaller House Party and Sound Archive stages will feature local and national DJs like jamesjamesjames, WAXX OFF and more.
Third-release tickets can be purchased here.
When: Friday July 19
Where: Adelaide Showground
Hassal & Indigo Hue & Ella Ion
East End live music venue and pub Crown & Anchor has rounded up local and national artists for a night of music divided into three sets.
The line-up consists of regional Victorian singer/songwriter Hassal, whose self-described sound is “Australian share house pop”; Brisbane based indie rocker Indigo Hue, and local “fragmented folk” singer/songwriter Ella Ion.
They will take the stage on July 24 and entry is free.
When: Wednesday July 24
Where: Crown & Anchor located at 196 Grenfell St, Adelaide 5000
Stormy-Lou with Sunsick Daisy & Ronan
Local indie rock band Stormy-Lou is set to storm The Queens Theatre stage on July 26, supported by Sunsick Daisy and Ronan.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here.
When: Friday July 26
When: The Queens Theatre located at 21–31 Playhouse Lane, Adelaide 5000
Festivals
Glenelg Winter Arts Festival
Glenelg’s Colley Reserve is abuzz with live art and entertainment until July 21.
Presented by Gluttony, the Glenelg Winter Arts Festival has a packed program from burlesque to cabaret, circus, live music, magic and stand-up comedy.
Explore the full program here.
When: Friday July 5 to Sunday July 21
Where: Colley Reserve located on Colley Terrace, Glenelg 5045
Sea & Wines
Beachfront venue Silver Sands Beach Club in Aldinga Beach has rounded up over 30 local producers for its biggest wine event, Sea & Wines.
The ticketed event, soundtracked by DJ Jonathan Dallwitz, includes an hour and a half of “all you can taste” wine followed by dinner.
Tickets are $49 and can be purchased here.
When: Saturday July 13
Where: Silver Sands Beach Club located on Norman Road, Aldinga Beach 5173.
Cellar Door Fest
Summer festival Cellar Door Fest returns to the Adelaide Convention Centre with its “winter edit” for three sessions across July 19 to 20.
From boutique producers to family-owned estates, there are over 50 South Australian spirit and wine producers to sample while a line-up of local musicians perform live to set the mood.
Buy tickets here.
When: Friday July 19 to Saturday July 20
Where: Adelaide Convention Centre
Markets
XChange
XChange market returns to Stepney on July 14 with 30 unique stallholders and over 100 clothesracks for a curated shopping experience.
According to Xchange, prices vary from $5 to $300; however, most stalls average around the $50 to $60 mark— some stalls will have bargain bins, discounted items and lucky dips.
Tickets can be purchased online or at the door on the day.
When: Sunday July 14 from 9:30am until 3pm
Where: 7 Henry Street, Stepney 5069
Thank you for reading On The Record’s July edition of “What’s On”. Keep an eye out for August’s guide.
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