Festival of Rice

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.

Checkout some highlights: 

• One-day only festival-exclusive menu from Adelaide favourite ShoSho
• Seven-restaurant Korea Town, inspired by the bustling nightlife of Hongdae, Seoul 
• Exclusive menu by Goodwood's Asha- voted in the top 50 Australian restaurants by OpenTable 2026 

Live Entertainment & Performances

Enjoy a vibrant program of live music, dance, and cultural performances from local and interstate artists, including multi-award winning Japanese Blues duo George & Noriko, San Dragon Trio, Chinese Lion Dance, and even a 25-person traditional Indian roaming drumming troupe. 

Cultural Markets

Explore artisan goods, cooking ingredients, crafts and keepsakes that celebrate rich cultural traditions. Discover designer origami-inspired jewellery, Filipino fashion, curries, and more!

Free Workshops and Activities

With something for all ages, Festival of Rice will have free workshops for all including sushi-making, drumming, fish-kite making, Taekwondo, lume bands, bead making, henna and anime permanent and temporary tattoos. This event is a welcoming, inclusive space for families, friends, and communities to come together.

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.

That’s right, entry to Festival of Rice is completely free to attend and open to all.

Rain or shine, this event is on, and pets are welcome too! 

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.