A major French festival in Adelaide is coming to life this weekend as Festival Plaza transforms into a vibrant celebration of French food, wine, music, and culture. Bastille Festival Adelaide will fill Festival Plaza with French festivities from Friday to Sunday, marking the return of large-scale French festivities to the city after several quiet years.
The festival is brought to Adelaide by the team behind the popular Raclette Igloo Experience and Sydney’s massive Bastille Festival in The Rocks. Think of it as a wintery escape to France, right in the heart of Adelaide.
We shared the initial announcement earlier this year, and now that it’s almost here, we’re excited to bring you more juicy details—especially about the delicious food, flowing wine, and free entertainment. And yes, entry is completely FREE!
Free French entertainment all weekend
We’re long-time fans of Louise Blackwell and the French Set (read our review), and lucky for Adelaide, they’ll be performing not once, but twice across the weekend. Expect colourful sounds and contagious energy when Mélange Latino’s Sunitra and band perform their set bringing a sunny Latin vibe to wintery Adelaide.
Saturday night is party night with DJ Benny Max, aka the Ambianceur, that you may remember from his cheeky French swearing classes, spinning French tunes to get you moving.
You’ll also catch other talented acts across the weekend, including Tiffany Gaze, who mesmerised audiences at Ayers House during Adelaide Fringe. Don’t miss a beat at this French festival in Adelaide. See the full entertainment program here.
🍷 Food & Wine Passports: Taste your way around France
Embark on a self-guided tasting tour of France with the Food Tour Passport or Wine Tour Passport—choose 3 or 5 stops and sample delights from iconic French regions, including:
- Bordeaux – hearty dishes from France’s most famous wine region
- Rhône Valley – bold, spiced dishes inspired by robust reds
- Provence – Mediterranean flavours of the sun-drenched south
- Burgundy – classic French cuisine with rich, full-bodied wines
- Alsace – where French finesse meets German comfort food
PRICES:
Food or Wine Passport: $29 (3 stops) / $49 (5 stops)
Combo Passports (Food + Wine): $55 (3 stops) / $95 (5 stops)
Your Wine passport includes a branded wine glass to take home as a souvenir of your French adventure in Adelaide. Both passports get your priority access to the stalls/bars.
Delicious French favourites
Prefer to graze freely? You can also purchase food and drinks directly from the various vendors. Expect irresistible French classics like:
- Croissants, viennoiseries & patisseries
- Crêpes, saucisson & boeuf bourguignon
- Lobster rolls with truffle shavings
- Raclette served hot and melty
- Flammekueche (Alsatian flatbread) fresh from the oven
- Strawberries with chocolate, mini beignets & paella
Bon appétit!
🍾 Cheers for every taste
It wouldn’t be a French festival in Adelaide without champagne, and there’ll be plenty to go around. But you’ll also find:
- Red, white & rosé wines
- Craft beers
- Boozy hot chocolate
- Spiced mulled wine
With dedicated bars for champagne, beer, and mulled wine, you can sip your favourite drop from a bar that speaks your language—perfect for warming up and winding down between performances.
A taste of France in the heart of Adelaide
From crêpes to cabaret, there’s so much to enjoy at this French festival in Adelaide. We can’t wait. Will we see you there?
