Want to discover what’s happening in McLaren Vale and the Fleurieu Coast in 2025? The region offers world-class food and wine, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and breathtaking natural landscapes.
No matter the season—summer, autumn, winter, or spring—you’ll find local events throughout the year.
From internationally acclaimed food and wine to diverse arts and culture, and stunning outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone.
Check out this quick guide to the upcoming festivals and events.
Recurring & ongoing events
These happen regularly (weekly, monthly, seasonal):
| Event | When / Period | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Live Music at Red Poles | Sundays, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Redpoles – through Feb 2026 |
| Sunday Sessions at Never Never Distilling Co. | Sundays, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Never Never Distilling co. – through May 2027 |
| Yappy Hour Sundays | Sundays, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Hazelgroves Wines in McLaren Vale |
| Friday Twilights at Chalk Hill Wines | Fridays, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Chalk Hill Wines – Through December 2025 |
| Sunday Sessions @ Barn1890 | Sundays, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM | @Barn1890 – Through April 2026 |
| Spring / Summer Concert / Music Series at Paxton Wines | From November onward | Paxton Wines – Summer Concerts, live music series |
| Vale Markets | Monthly / periodic | McLaren Vale Visitor Centre Local market at 796 Main Road |
One-off / festival / special events
Here are key events over the next six months:
| Date | Event | Location / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 4 Oct 2025 | October Long Weekend Live Music at Paxton Wines | Paxtons Wines |
| Sat 4 Oct 2025 | Shed Sale at Paxton Wines | Paxtons Wines |
| Sat 4 Oct 2025 | Grenache & Gourmet: Festa del Grenache at Down the Rabbit Hole | Down the Rabbit Hole |
| Sun 5 Oct 2025 | Grenache & Gourmet: The Grenache Collective / Masterclass | Serafino Wines |
| Sun 5 Oct 2025 | Concert at Coriole Vineyards: Hope is the thing with feathers | Coriole Vineyard |
| Fri 17 Oct 2025 | Vine & Dine Long Lunch – A Lunch with Purpose | Haselgrove Wines. |
| Fri 17 Oct – Sun 26 Oct 2025 | Spice & Vine | Southeast Asian pop-up dining event |
| Sat 25 Oct 2025 | Fleurieu Folk Festival | Willunga |
| Fri 31 Oct 2025 | The Australian Alice Cooper Show — Halloween Special | Goolwa Centenary Hall |
| Fri 31 Oct 2025 | Spooky Friday Night Knock Offs | Geoff Merrill Wines |
| Sat 1 Nov 2025 | Armour and Alchemy Medieval Fair | Wirrina Cove Holiday Park |
| Sat 1 Nov 2025 | Fleurieu Beer Festival | Willunga |
| Sat 8 Nov 2025 | Paxton Wine Long Lunch | Paxtons Winery |
| Sun 9 Nov 2025 | Santana & The Doobie Brothers Tribute — McLaren Vale | Paxton Wines |
| Sun 16 Nov 2025 | Bungala House Sausage Making Masterclass + Lunch | Bungala House |
| Sun 23 Nov 2025 | City of Onkaparinga Christmas Pageant | Beach Road Christies Beach |
| Sun 30 Nov 2025 | Spice Up Your Life: Global Flavour Fusion at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill |
| Dec 2025 – Feb 2026 | Summer Weekends at Paxton Wines | Paxtons Wines |
| 18 Jan 2026 | Santos Tour Down Under — Women’s Stage 1 (Ziptrak) | McLaren Vale |
| 8 Feb 2026 | Fleurieu Film Festival | McLaren Vale |
| 16–17 May 2026 | Coriole Music Festival | Coriole Cellar Door |
| 31 May 2026 | McLaren Vale Marathon | McLaren Vale |
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