Onkaparinga Arts

31/10/2026

What would help creativity thrive in Onkaparinga?
Whether you’re an artist, maker, performer or simply passionate about culture, heritage and lifelong learning, we want to hear from you!

Council is seeking community feedback on two draft plans for the City of Onkaparinga, covering:
🎨 Arts, culture, heritage and creative expression
📚 Information, technology and lifelong learning

You're invited to a community drop-in session at Aldinga Library this Wednesday 4 November, from 1.30pm to 2.30pm, to find out more and share your ideas.

Can’t make it? You can read the draft plans and have your say online by Monday 9 November 👉 https://yoursay.onkaparinga.sa.gov.au/informed-community-and-creative-community-implementation-plans

| Onkaparinga Arts - Sauerbier House

29/10/2026

SURF 2026
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ARE CLOSING SOON - be quick to enter.
This summer tradition is a highlight of the southern arts calendar. Open to artists nationwide, Surf 2026 invites work that explores the essence of surf life: the camaraderie of dawn sessions, the evolution of surf craft, and the rituals, legends and lived experiences that continue to inspire.
Surf 2026 celebrates the heart of our region’s surf culture, the stories, traditions and community that has shaped generations of waveriders. From early surf pioneers to today’s surf clubs, board-shapers, and beachside gatherings, the exhibition honours the people and moments that define our surfing identity. Surf 2026 will be on from 4 December - 25 January 2027.
Applications to be part of Surf 2026 close November 2
https://www.onkaparingacity.com/Arts-events-tourism/Arts/Artist-opportunities -3


Image: Fiona Hyland, Seaford Symbolic, acrylic, 50 x 76 cm, 2025 See less

23/10/2026

Christmas is coming!

Join artist Elena Pochesneva for her Christmas jewellery workshop!

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 a 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘆! 🎉🔔🎅

Join Elena's 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗝𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 where you will learn polymer clay skills and make your own unique piece of Christmas themed jewellery – earrings or pendant – ready to wear or to gift.

You will play with a faux 𝗞𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲, to create a gorgeous cosy effect.

✔ All materials, tools and jewellery findings provided
✔ Beginner-friendly - no experience needed, step-by-step guide
✔ Children aged 12+ welcome when accompanied by a parent

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟰 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 | 𝟭-4pm
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮 22 Gawler Street, Port Noarlunga
More information and bookings here: https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1663761
Tutor: Elena Pochesneva ([email protected])

Make your special Christmas gift - jewelleryfrom polymer clay on our beginners friendly workshop!

22/10/2026

** Cancelled **
Staff will be getting in touch with ticket holders today.

BOOTLEG CHOIR IS COMING🎃

👻This Halloween we're getting spooky with the BOOTLEG CHOIR -Saturday 31 October 🎃

BOOTLEG CHOIR is Adelaide's favourite pop-up pub choir - a fun, social singing event where everyone is welcome, regardless of your singing experience. 👻

Take a venue full of strangers, add a little bit of alcohol and a classic anthem, and you've got an event where YOU are the star! Join cabaret songbird and hostess of harmonies Deborah Brennan for one night of pure vocal fun as she transforms the room into a three-part choir for one epic rendition of a pub classic.​ 👻

If you've ever been caught singing in the car, busting out the backing vocals in the shower, or belting out The Horses with a pint in your hand, then grab your mates, grab a drink, learn a song and sing it together with a room full of people.
No Tricks, no scary solos-just one frighteningly good sing. 🎤
Halloween fancy dress is encouraged. 🎃

Tickets $38.00 | concession $35.00 | Table of 8 $256.00
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/DFJFN

The Arts Centre
22 Gawler Street Port Noarlunga
ph (08) 8326 5577

21/10/2026

CANCELLED - Memory Lane | Songs of Yester-Year
Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control this show has been cancelled tomorrow.
However, we are looking forward to seeing you all at BOCELLI AND FRIENDS -performed by Antonio Villano coming up Thursday 19 November 11 am. Tickets are selling fast.
Tickets $38.00 | concession $35 | table of 8 $258
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/DNWVR

Arts Centre
22 Gawler Street, Port Noarlunga
8326 5577

15/10/2026

STORYBOOK WALK - PUBLIC ART
Expressions of interest are open.

The City of Onkaparinga is on the hunt for a creative spark to build a brand-new sculpture for the Storybook Walk at Thalassa Park, Aberfoyle Park.

The 2027 sculpture will be inspired by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton’s hugely popular Treehouse series. Across 17 books (and counting!), the story follows an ever-growing treehouse crammed with absurd, hilarious and totally impossible features.

Got big ideas and a sense of fun? Send us your expression of interest by 6 November 2026.
For further information

https://www.onkaparingacity.com/Arts-events-tourism/Arts/Artist-opportunities

Image: Artwork created by Tom Readett, 2024, with permission from Scholastic Australia

09/10/2026

CLASSIC MOVIE MATINEES 📽️🎞️

~ Join us at the Arts Centre as we go back in time to when we were the only cinema on the Fleurieu ~

⭐️THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR ⭐️
⭐️ Wednesday 28 October 11am ⭐️

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947) follows a young widow who moves into a windswept seaside cottage, only to discover it is haunted by its former owner, the spirited Captain Gregg. As their unlikely friendship grows, so does a tender, timeless love which transcends the boundaries of life and death.

Enjoy complimentary refreshments as we show movies which defined a generation and produced the most famous faces of the era.

🪑Seating in rows of chairs.
🎟️All tickets $10 (Link in bio or at doors)
☕️Includes tea/coffee and biscuits.

08/10/2026

Last Days - NEAT
Neurological Exploration of Art that is Tactile
Facilitated by Verity Jasmin Burley
Onkaparinga Gallery
until 4pm Monday 12 October

This project and exhibition opened during Dementia Awareness Week and provided an inclusive platform for people living with dementia to design, co-create or collaborate on, and present their own hand-made glass art works authentically.
The act of making glass fostered dignity-of-risk for often underrepresented or socially excluded individuals, due to their cognitive, psychosocial or physical limitations. This exhibition offered the opportunity for people who live with dementia in our communities the chance to articulate their role as active citizens while demonstrating how meaningful engagement is essential to social and cultural wellbeing.


images: exhibition details courtesy AC

07/10/2026

Last days - COLOURS OF COUNTRY 2026
First Nations Student Exhibition
concludes 4pm Saturday 10 October

This exhibition is a showcase of artworks by First Nations Students residing in the City of Onkaparinga.
In the lead-up to the exhibition, students worked with local artists and First Nations school staff to research the theme of Land, Sky and Water to produce art works celebrating Culture and Connection to Country using modern and traditional art techniques.

Arts Centre
22 Gawler Street, Port Noarlunga
8326 5577

Images: courtesy AC