Hot Picks for Dockside Festival this weekend
Here is a list of our Top 10 Things to See at Dockside Festival this weekend:
The Whales Tale
The Whale’s Tale is a highly interactive spectacle full of slapstick, clowning and a massive nine-metre whale puppet that can swallow you whole!
The Seagulls
Visiting from Melbourne, The Seagulls are the creation of Snuff Puppets. Unleashing giant handmade puppets worldwide for 33 years, Snuff Puppets create big shows, interactive roaming acts and community workshops.
Shake A Leg
Join free dance workshops and a live performance of Shake A Leg hosted by Minjungbal-Yugambeh, Wiradjuri and Ni-Vanuatu choreographer Thomas ES Kelly.
Dogs of Port Adelaide
Free studio portraits of happy dogs with their people. Celebrating the love of dogs in a collaboration between photographer Tony Lewis and PAE’s People and Pets Project.
Children & Families Activities
Free activities for young people and their families overlooking the Port River. Look out for dolphins and jellyfish while creating colourful masterpieces and 3D art.
Port River Heritage Tours on MV Archie Badenoch
Port River Heritage Tours on Historic Vessel MV Archie Badenoch. Learn about the history of the vessel and its namesake, Constable Archibald Badenoch, and hear stories about key heritage sites of Port Adelaide as you cruise by Dockside Festival.
Dockside Live
There are live performances for everyone happening right across the weekend with styles and genres to match your mood or taste. All performances are free, and no bookings are required.
Adelaide Bike Kitchen
Come and learn about community bike workshops and how to fix your own bike. Drop by the ABK stall for a chat with friendly volunteer mechanics and participate in our community artwork.
Mr Vs Vinyl Listening Lounge
Step into Mr V's Vinyl Listening Lounge and get reacquainted with the classic crackle of old-school LPs.
Port Pavilion
Visit the Port Pavilion and discover the living and historical landscape of the Port with local research and community groups. Take a deep dive with the Historical Society, follow the journey of the Clipper Ship from Scotland to Adelaide, explore the rich biodiversity of the Port River, discover the patterns of our migratory shore birds, and meet the clever people behind our environment restoration projects and waste and recycling practices.
Proof of Life
View the exhibition Proof of Life is a series of photographic prints and videos exploring the vibrant underwater life in the Port River.
Riverside Dining
Sample a range of food and drink throughout Dockside Festival to you fuelled and ready to explore such as Pirate Life Brewing, Stazi & Co, Mayfair Bakery, Mrs Sippy Coffee Van, Sassi Ice-cream and more.
Port Discovery Trail
Get ready to embark on a fun-filled adventure through historic Port Adelaide with the Port Discovery Trail. Solve the riddles, find the secret locations and ask the friendly staff members to provide you with the hidden letter to spell out the name of a famous Portside local and win a prize.
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