Event Bookings

Adelaide's Park Lands are the perfect location for a variety of events and functions, from intimate weddings, barbecues and corporate functions to festivals, concerts and carnivals.

If you wish to hold an event in the Adelaide Park Lands, please review the Conditions of Hire and then submit the relevant event application form to Adelaide City Council's Event Management team.

» Park Lands Events Booking Application Form (PDF, 189Kb)
» Conditions of Hire (PDF, 79Kb)

You should also promote your event in our free What's On listings:
» Add your event

Fees

The fee structure for events is designed to make the application process streamlined, affordable and efficient. Fees are based on a sliding scale of expected attendance per event day, regardless of space used or infrastructure required. Fees for an event is the same across all Parks.

» Park Lands Site Fees (PDF, 181Kb) (from 1 July 2010)
» Park Lands Events Operational Service Fees (PDF, 170Kb) 

Additional Information and Fees

A minimum $20 Million Public Liability Insurance must be obtained and a certificate of Currency must be provided prior to the event. A site bond may also be required; the bond amount will be stipulated by Event Management and must be received prior to set up of your event.

The cost for operational services undertaken by Adelaide City Council is additional to Park Land fees. These operational services will be quoted prior to the event. 

Additional costs will also apply for road closures and works, flags, banners, catering and temporary parking controls. Advertising costs for Public Consultation will be provided on application; Public Consultation fees are applied to specific usage of Park Lands and are over and above the event fees. 

Site remediation charges are additional to your Park Land fees and will be evaluated after the event.

» Park Lands Noise Mitigation Procedures (PDF, 4Mb)
» Park Lands Maps 

Barbecue

During total fire ban days, the Adelaide City Council recommends the use of the supplied electrical barbecues or portable gas barbecues, as naked flames are not permitted. On other days, all other barbecues (including portable) are acceptable.

Contact the Event Management

Telephone: 8203 7203
Fax: 8203 7575
Email: events@adelaidecitycouncil.com
Address: GPO Box 2252, Adelaide SA 5001

Disclaimer: Council reserves the right to categorise the event in a different event category based on the particularities of the event.