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With Feast Festival just around the corner, we’re buzzing with excitement!
From the 9th to the 24th of November we’ll be bringing 82 events to 42 venues—95% of which are wheelchair accessible. This is made possible with the help of 900 artists, performers, volunteers, and crew! As we celebrate 27 years of Feast, this year’s theme, Transformation, highlights the power of art and culture to inspire change and open hearts and minds. Let’s unite in celebrating our stories, creativity, and community. We can’t wait to kick off Pridevember with you!
Picnic in the Park
Feast’s beloved outdoor event returns with the addition of a Health & Wellness Corner, offering a sensory-friendly space. Expect a vibrant atmosphere with roving entertainment, live DJs, talks by queer thinkers, the beloved Feast Dog Show, and even quirky activities like the handbag toss. With over 4,500 attendees expected, it’s the perfect start to a celebration of our community.
TIME: 11AM – 7PM
DATE: NOVEMBER 9TH
LOCATION: BOTANIC PARK
The Feast Hub
For three days, the newly renovated The Piccadilly will be buzzing with over 20 events, including live music, comedy, and spoken word. Headline acts include:
- Clementine Ford: bestselling feminist author, activist and winner of the Matt Richell Award for Best New Writer (2017).
- Spankie Jackzon: international drag superstar and RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under winner (Season 2).
- Scout Boxall, winner of prestigious awards including Best Comedy (Adelaide Fringe 2023) and Best Emerging Artist (Melbourne Fringe 2019).
- Frankie McNair, winner of the New Zealand Tour Ready Award (Sydney Fringe Festival 2018) and Best Newcomer (Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2022).
“We’re so excited to see the Feast Hub activated this year, especially as queer spaces in Adelaide have been closing. It’s more important than ever to have places where we can gather, make new friends, and connect with others,” – Feast CEO Tish Naughton.
DATE: NOVEMBER 22ND – 24TH
LOCATION: PICCADILLY THEATRE
THE FEAST HUB
Adelaide Queer Film Festival
This year Feast launches the Adelaide Queer Film Festival. We’re proud to present the biggest film program in 15 years, featuring premieres, documentaries, and queer classics.
Among Dr Pacella and co-curator Dr Stuart Richards’s film festival highlights are:
- The South Australian premiere of The Astronaut Lovers and the Australian premiere of Perfect Endings – two delightful gay rom-coms.
- A special 35mm retrospective screening of the iconic Paris is Burning, a trailblazing documentary that ignited the New Queer Cinema movement.
- The seminal lesbian film Go Fish, a touchstone of 90s lesbian culture.
- The oceanic premiere of We Forgot to Break Up, featuring a trans lead playing a trans character.
- A Queer Horror double feature night with a contemporary Australian horror debut In The Room Where He Waits, and a cult classic, A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge.
“There is something quite special about watching queer films surrounded by queer people.” – Co-Curator Dr. Stuart Richards
DATE: NOVEMBER 22ND-24TH
LOCATION: THE PICCADILLY
ADELAIDE QUEER FILM FESTIVAL
The Feast Festival Gayla
Get ready for a spectacular variety show showcasing South Australia’s brightest queer talent! From hilarious comedy and captivating music to jaw-dropping aerial performances, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Join us in Adelaide as the fabulous Lori Bell hosts the evening, and if you’re in Burra, tune in to the livestream with the amazing Kymm Berlei keeping the energy high. Come be part of the fun!
DATE: NOVEMBER 23RD
LOCATION: THE PICCADILLY
Join the feastivities and be part of the magic!
Discover our full lineup of events and get ready to celebrate with us!
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