Now in its 28th year, Adelaide’s premier LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural festival, Feast Festival returns in 2025 with the biggest program in over a decade packed with 117 events across 67 venues and four weekends from 1 – 23 November 2025.
From the very best in queer cinema and comedy, to drag, cabaret, art, dance, music, salacious poetry and erotic pottery – and more family friendly events – this year’s Feast program has something for every taste.
Whether you’re discovering Feast for the first time or returning for more, this year’s extended program offers even more chances to dive into the celebration – with events touring across South Australia.
“With expanded dates and a packed program, there’s never been a better time to experience the magic of Feast, support local artists, and embrace the full spectrum of diversity,” says Feast CEO Tish Naughton.
“Not only have we increased the number of events by over 40 per cent but thanks to the incredible support of our partners we have more free events and we’re spreading the Feast energy to more locations across SA.”
“Try your hand at queer pétanque, create some risqué pottery, get your Rocky Horror on, or put your best pet forward at the iconic Feast Dog Show – whatever your appetite we welcome you to come Feast with us.”
This year’s theme, LIBERATION, marking 50 years since South Australia decriminalised homosexuality, is explored through a bold program of premieres, forums, exhibitions – and a special tribute to the Feast legacy of Don Dunstan.
Feast holds a critical place in Adelaide’s arts calendar, empowering voices that are often underrepresented in the creative landscape and amplifying LGBTQIA+ diversity, inclusion and equality.
With half of the 2025 program consisting of creative developments and works created especially for Feast or making their South Australian premiere, Feast continues a proud tradition of supporting new and emerging artists.
2025 FEAST FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT:
The Feast Hub
Payinthi – Prospect Town Hall: 5 – 9 November
Feast’s buzzing central space makes its Prospect debut, brimming with community events, shows, a pop-up bar – and a rideable life-sized glowing pink pony!
Feast headliner Milo Hartill, brings the South Australian premiere of Black, Fat and F**gy – a fearless cabaret diving into identity, influence and the messiness of the moment.
The Feast Festival Gayla returns with a riotous night of laughs with some of Australia’s sharpest queer comics.
Adelaide Queer Film Festival
The Piccadilly, North Adelaide: 13 – 16 November
Featuring 10 films, this is your chance to experience the very best of queer cinema: from boundary-pushing documentaries and fresh local voices to timeless classics that paved the way.
Dress up for a time warping 50th anniversary celebration of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with screening of the cult classic and SA premiere of documentary Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror.
Dine out on the SA premiere of LGBTQIA+ zombie comedy horror Queens of the Dead – the debut film by Tina Romero, daughter of horror legend George A. Romero, and experience Desert Hearts which marks its 40th anniversary as one of the most enduring works of lesbian cinema.
Picnic in the Park
Whitmore Square/Iparrityi: Saturday 22 November
Feast’s big day out returns with extended hours, a fresh new location, and free entry. Two stages, music, market stalls, food trucks, games and the infamous and always hilarious Feast Dog Show.
Party the night away with headline act Ukulele Death Squad – Australia’s most dangerously delightful uke-powered band, bringing gypsy jazz, R&B and folk-soul flair – and beats until 9.00pm.
Pride Picnics celebrating inclusiveness will also be held in Burra, Mount Barker, Port Augusta and Willunga.
The 2025 Feast festival continues to 23 November. For more information and full program, visit: www.feast.org.au for details.
Image: Feast Festival Gayla Artists (supplied)