The Festival State

South Australia, the festival state - that’s what it says on every car number plate here in Adelaide. Although South Australia might not have the most interesting attractions in Australia, it definitely makes up for it with all the wicked festivals, concerts and events it hosts!

Adelaide Entertainment Centre

The surrounding parklands, the Entertainment Centre, Adelaide Oval and the Festival Centre is where it all happens. The Entertainment Centre is situated in Hindmarsh and is the where they host and stage the biggest international artists and entertainment, so for all the European and American visitors - you do not have to miss out on the shows of you favourite artists, whether it be Taylor Swift, Lil Wayne or the Kings of Leon.

Listening to some wicked tunes pumping out the speakers, enjoying a Coopers beer while chilling in the sun in a park - that’s what a festival is all about and Adelaide has all the elements you need for a great one. During the summer period (October- April) there are a bunch of festivals for all kinds of music lovers. From rock, metal, pop to world music, house and techno there is always a festival suitable for your taste. Check out the Gorgeous Festival, Day on the Green, Summadayze, the Big Day Out, WOM Adelaide, Future Music and Sound Wave just to name a few!

I of course don’t want to miss out on the Adelaide festival experience while in Australia, so I’ve bought a ticket for the Stereosonic Festival 2011. Great house and techno DJ’s from all over the world, such as Benny Benassi, Afrojack, Crookers, LMFAO, Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten and many others come to perform at this festival. Although the tickets are kind of expensive, it is definitely worth the money with all the different acts you get to see. Tickets are still available in Adelaide you can now buy them for $139.95 per ticket on this website: http://www.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx?id=49156&ref=totem.

The Zombie Walk in October every year

Something totally different is the Zombie Walk, an interesting event which is held in October every year. Young and old dress up as zombies and do the Zombie Walk from Rymill Park to Light Square.

So if you’re in the festival state or you’re planning on going there, check out the events calendar on the South Australia website: http://www.southaustralia.com/events.aspx and make sure that you don’t miss out on your favourite events and festivals while you’re here!