Never one to cower indoors when the weather sucks, Radelaide is about to get that much rad-der this month with these must-see events.

Glenelg Winter Wonderland

Date: 2-31 July
Location: Moseley Square 

South Australia is a state of extremes. So, when an ice rink and snow patch pop up right next to a beach, of course it makes sense. On Moseley Square beside Glenelg Beach, behold the wonders of winter at this year’s Winter Wonderland!

Go for a skate on the ice rink until 7:30pm and 9:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays. If skating isn’t your deal, check out the fun snow play experience where you can muck around and adult like a boss in an enclosed area with soft ice. Grab a shovel and bucket and make yourself a snowman, make some snow angels, or just go around singing all the snow-related Chrissie carols! Find out more

Adelaide Beer & BBQ Festival

Date: 8-10 July
Location: Adelaide Showground 

Given that meat sweats are a thing, we’d like to petition that meat sweatpants also be a thing, and if they were, they’d be the required uniform at this year’s Adelaide Beer & BBQ Festival down at the Adelaide Showgrounds.

Marvel at the the meaty barbecue wonders of South Carolinian pit master, Rodney Scott, Sydney’s pinnacle of burger bad-assery at Mary’s Burgers, and South African barbecue ambassador Duncan Welgemoed. Adelaide’s best local barbecue wizards from Gilbert Street Hotel, Golden Boy and Sneaky Pickle and many more will be representing their home turf too. Plus, there’s live music, and the presentation of the Royal Adelaide Beer & Wine Awards! Find out more

Miss Burlesque SA State Final

Date: 16 July
Location: The Goodwood Institute

Get raunchy, ‘Bad’elaide, because the state final of the Miss Burlesque SA competition is heading to town. Watch the eight finalists battle it out for prizes and the chance to represent our state in the National Grand Finals. Performers will be doing two dances – one classic and one neo-classic – with the top five contenders moving onto the final round where they will be dancing their own unique routine. Judges will be looking out for personality, performance, skill, and presentation, so make your way to the Goodwood Institute and cheer on your favourite. Find out more

Cirque de la Symphonie

Date: 29-30 July

Location: Festival Theatre

For a night of magic and wonder, Cirque de la Symphonie is back and about to absolutely blow your mind. After a string of sold out shows around the world, watch acrobatic feats of wonder as the world-class circus performers fly through the air to music played by one of the finest orchestras around. It’s like the circus with an awesome soundtrack, with jugglers, contortionists, acrobats, strongmen, balancers, and dancers all providing a breathtaking spectacle and an unforgettable night out. Find out more