Festival of Rice

Next date: Saturday, 09 May 2026 | 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM

A celebration of culture, community, and cuisine surrounding the world's most loved ingredient: rice. 

On Saturday 9 May 2026 the streets of 51 Oxford Terrace in Unley will transform into a vibrant hub of flavour, culture and community for a culinary experience like no other.

Festival of Rice is a vibrant street food market dedicated to the humble grain that unites billions of people across the globe. From traditional favourites to bold fusion dishes and specially curated offerings, this festival brings together Adelaide’s leading culinary pioneers to create a celebration of taste, culture and connection.

Step into a hawker-style street market, where the air is filled with the aroma of sizzling woks, steaming pots, and spices from across continents. This is more than a food festival – it’s a dynamic cultural event showcasing the incredible diversity of Adelaide through one simple yet essential ingredient.

What to Expect
Authentic Street Food Stalls
Discover a curated selection of Adelaide’s most exciting chefs and vendors, serving rice-based and inspired dishes, desserts and drinks from across the globe. There will also be exciting selection of drinks including bubble tea, Japanese Saké, Korean Soju and Japanese Rice Beer.

Live Entertainment & Performances
Enjoy a vibrant program of live music, dance, and cultural performances from local and interstate artists.

Cultural Markets
Explore artisan goods, cooking ingredients, crafts and keepsakes that celebrate rich cultural traditions.

Free Workshops and activities
With something for all ages, Festival of Rice will have free workshops for all including origami, drumming, salsa dancing, fan making, taekwondo, bead making and henna. This event is a welcoming, inclusive space for families, friends, and communities to come together.

Free Entry!
That’s right – entry to Festival of Rice is completely free to attend and open to all.

Whether you're a passionate foodie, a culture lover, or simply curious to try something new, Festival of Rice invites you to join us for an unforgettable celebration of flavour, culture and community.

Transport:
By Car
Parking will be extremely limited due to the road closures, the festival and a football game at Unley Oval.
We'd suggest looking searching for parking in the backstreets on the southern side of Edmund Ave, or the northern side of Frederick St.
We would highly recommend leaving early to allow extra time, or taking public transport.

By Bus
Bus Stop 4 on Unley Road will drop you right next to Oxford St and the front entry to the festival.
This bus stop is serviced by bus routes 190, 195, 195F, 196, 196F and 674.

Bus Stop 5 on Duthy St will get you nearby to Oxford St. Just walk around Unley Oval to the other side of Oxford St to find the festival entry.
This bus stop is serviced by bus routes 170, 172 and 637.

 

 

 

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Location

51 Oxford Terrace, Unley, 5061, View Map