Feast Festival 2026: find queer arts and community across Adelaide
by 
Babylon Radio
Listen nowFinding your people in a new city can start with something simple: a film, a performance or an afternoon in the park. Adelaide’s Feast Festival brings those opportunities together from 1 to 22 November, with LGBTQIA+ artists and community groups sharing work across the city and regional South Australia.
The 2026 programme has more than 80 events, from comedy and cabaret to visual art, music and theatre. This year’s theme is Joy. You can build an evening around a ticketed show or start with one of the free events, without committing to a whole festival itinerary.
Meet friends at Picnic in the Park
The festival’s closing gathering, Picnic in the Park, takes place at Whitmore Square/Iparrityi on Sunday 22 November, from 11am to 9pm. Entry is free and a ticket is not required. Optional registration is available through the organiser.
Expect live music, DJs, circus workshops, craft activities, face painting, market stalls and food trucks. The Feast Dog Show is also on the programme. Bring a picnic rug and meet friends there, or use the day to discover performers you have not seen before.
The event is listed for all ages, although the organiser flags explicit language. Food and drink purchases are separate from free entry. For specific access questions, check the event page before travelling.
A road-trip story travels beyond Adelaide
For a theatre option, Yoz Mensch’s My Grandpa Doesn’t Follow Me on Instagram: A Guide to Trans-generational Road-Tripping explores family relationships through a journey from Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands.
Goodwood performances are listed for 6 and 8 November. The tour then visits Renmark on 10 November, Burra on 13 November, Whyalla on 15 November, Mount Gambier on 20 November and Victor Harbor on 22 November. That gives people outside Adelaide a way to take part closer to home.
The show is rated 15+, with content notices on its booking page. Check the individual venue and session for tickets rather than assuming every performance has the same availability.
Choose an event that suits you
The festival’s free-event filter is a useful starting point. Other filters include date, venue and access options. Check age guidance for each event: the wider programme includes both family activities and adult performances.
Adelaide Metro’s 28 October travel notice confirms the Picnic in the Park details and links to its journey planner. Plan your return trip as well as your arrival, especially if you stay for the evening music.
Whether you go with someone you know or try a new venue on your own, Feast offers several ways to connect with South Australia’s queer arts and community life this November.
Archive photo: Feast’s Picnic in the Park at Rymill Park in 2006. The 2026 event is at Whitmore Square/Iparrityi. Photo: Cyberjunkie, CC BY 2.5, cropped.