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The Australia Day Council of South Australia: Aus Lights on the River
26 January @ 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm AEDT

Aus Lights on the River will be a vibrant and inclusive FREE program of events that remind us we are all part of the story. The program invites all South Australians to reflect on this great land and its people. The event will showcase Our SA Story through immersive, visually engaging light, vision, and sound installations supported with family-friendly children’s activations. The evening kicks off with the Aus Lights Parade on King William Street, honouring our diverse community organisations, reflecting the rich diversity of Australia’s people at their best. The Official Ceremony will feature live performances from a variety of special guest artists, including Diana Rouvas, Festival Statesmen Choir, Young Adelaide Voices and moving collaborations with the Adelaide Youth Orchestra. The program concludes with a spectacular fireworks display over the River Torrens not to be missed.
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