Warm Up Your Winter with Art, Colour and Community!
Get ready for the Port Pirie SALA Winter Festival — the ultimate celebration of creativity and culture in the Mid North! From 10 am to 10 pm on Saturday 1 August 2026, Memorial Park will be transformed into a vibrant hub of art installations, live music, workshops, food stalls and family-friendly fun. Celebrate the launch of the Regional SALA Weekend, meet talented local artists, enjoy delicious flavours and experience the magic of illuminated artworks as night falls. Best of all — entry is free! Come for the art, stay for the good vibes!
Event date: Friday 10 July - Sunday 12 July 2026
An annual event, the Festival celebrates the town’s stunning Art Deco architecture and is Australia’s largest Art Deco Festival. There is something for everyone to enjoy, with an extensive program of exhibitions, markets, music, and workshops, there’s plenty to explore.
More information available HERE.
First Tuesday of Nov
Be part of Australia’s most loved and iconic world-class event, the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Experience this incredible event that combines sport, entertainment, fashion and food – all in one place, the stunning Flemington Racecourse. Glamorous, refined and full of history, the Melbourne Cup Carnival is a must-do event for Melburnians
and visitors alike.
With four big race days and a range of ticketing options, there is so many different ways to experience the Carnival - attend one or all of the race days knowing you will have an amazing time at the most anticipated event on the calendar.