New location, longer hours, more entertainment – South Australia’s iconic celebration of LGBTQIA+ community to return with a bang in 2025

Unleash the hounds – Feast Dog Show and special music guest to headline 2025 Picnic in the Park on November 22

ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA

South Australia’s famous and fabulous Picnic in the Park is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever – with a new location, extended hours and FREE entry.

That’s right, thanks to additional support from the Adelaide Economic Development Agency (AEDA) and the City of Adelaide, Feast Festival has dropped ticketed entry to SA’s most-celebrated LGBTQIA+ community event.

And with extended hours from 11am to 9pm, delivering an extra two hours of late-night partying at picnic’s new home in Whitmore Square/Iparrityi, there’ll be even more time to soak up the atmosphere on Saturday, November 22.

Feast Festival CEO Tish Naughton says:

“Every year we are blown away by the support for Picnic in the Park andwe believe the changes we’re introducing this year will make the 2025 edition one of the best yet.

“There really is nothing like it on the South Australian social calendar in providing a joyful and inclusive space for people to celebrate who they are – and with the backing of AEDA and the City of Adelaide we are making it more accessible for people to attend.

“Not only will 2025 feature the return of fan favourites such as the iconic Feast Dog Show as part of our bumper picnic program, we’ve also secured a special headline live music act to close out the night.”

City of Adelaide Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith says:

“Whitmore Square/Iparrityi has long been a place of gathering, protest, and visibility, so it’s fitting that it is hosting this year’s Picnic in the Park.

“On the 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in South Australia, it’s powerful to see our city continue to support events that speak to liberation in all its forms, celebrating identity, reclaiming space, and creating room for everyone to be seen and heard.”

Feast Festival Chair Penny McAuley says:

“Picnic in the Park has always been about more than just a fantastic day out – it’s about showing up for each other, our artists and our community.

“Making it free this year means more people can be part of that; it’s one small way we’re opening the gates a little wider, so more voices can be heard, more stories shared and more people can feel like they belong.”

AEDA General Manager Greg Ratsch says:

“Events like Picnic in the Park play a big role in shaping Adelaide’s reputation as a vibrant, inclusive city.

“As they grow, so do the opportunities, for local businesses, for our visitor economy and for the communities that bring our city to life.”

As the largest LGBTQIA+ event in South Australia, Picnic in the Park is a cornerstone of the Pridevember calendar, Feast Festival’s month-long celebration of queer arts, culture and connection.

The theme of this year’s Feast Festival (November 1 – 23) is LIBERATIONwhich runs deeper than legal reform but is about reclaiming space, telling stories, living without fear and celebrating queerness in all its forms.

**Full Festival and Picnic in the Park program details, including the headline performer, will be revealed in the coming weeks**

Media contact/images: Renato Castello – Michels Warren PR
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