Join us for a weekend of vibrant festivities, delicious cuisine, and traditional music and dance.

18th & 19th January 2025

Join us for a weekend of vibrant festivities, delicious cuisine, and traditional music and dance.

18th & 19th January 2025

Event Program

About Semaphore Greek Festival

44 Years of Culture, Community, and Celebration.
The Semaphore Greek Festival is more than an event—it’s a tradition. Since its founding in 1981, it has been a labour of love for the Port Adelaide Greek Orthodox Community of the Nativity of Christ. The festival celebrates Greek heritage while creating a welcoming space for all to experience the rich culture of Greece.

Oli Mazi

With over 300 volunteers, the festival embodies its 2025 theme, “Όλοι Μαζί” (“Oli Mazi” – It Takes a Village), highlighting the collective spirit that drives this incredible event.

Achievements in 2024:

45,000 attendees across two days.

41,000 loukoumades served, setting a festival record.
Proceeds supporting community initiatives and projects.

Whether you’re a local or a visitor to Adelaide, this festival is an unmissable experience.

Event Program

Join us for an unforgettable weekend celebrating Greek culture! Our festival features a vibrant lineup of events, including traditional dance performances, live music, and fun competitions for the whole family. Don't miss Spasta! Plate Smashing Competition. Check out our full schedule below to plan your visit:

Saturday, January 18th:

11:00 AM – DJ Apostal

12:30 PM – Who Loves Pita Competition

1:00 PM – DJ Apostal

1:30 PM – Honey, I Ate the Loukoumades Competition

2:00 PM – DJ Apostal

2:30 PM – Half-time with Port Adelaide AFL Players

3:00 PM – Spasta! Plate Smashing Competition

3:15 PM – DJ Apostal

4:00 PM – St George College Dance Group

4:15 PM – Messinian Dance School SA

4:30 PM – Port Adelaide Greek School Dance Groups

5:00 PM – Official Opening Ceremony

5:30 PM – Just Dance Fitness with Martha

6:00 PM – Enosis Band feat. Xara Dimitriou

7:15 PM – Greek Orthodox Community of SA Dance Academy

7:30 PM – Enosis Band feat. Xara Dimitriou

8:30 PM – Port Adelaide Greek Dance Academy

8:45 PM – Enosis Band feat. Xara Dimitriou

11:00 PM – See You Tomorrow!

Sunday, January 19th:

11:00 AM – DJ Apostal

12:00 PM – Yiros Yiros Oli Competition

12:30 PM – DJ Apostal

1:00 PM – Honey, I Ate the Loukoumades Competition

1:30 PM – DJ Apostal

2:00 PM – Half-time with Port Adelaide AFLW Players

2:30 PM – What-A-Melon Eating Competition

2:45 PM – DJ Apostal

3:15 PM – Messinian Dance School SA

3:45 PM – Port Adelaide Greek School Dance Groups

4:00 PM – DJ Apostal

4:45 PM – Cretan Association of SA Dance Group

5:00 PM – Greek Lyceum of SA School of Greek Dance and Culture

5:15 PM – Pontian Brotherhood of SA Dance Group

5:30 PM – Just Dance Fitness with Martha

6:00 PM – Enosis Band feat. Xara Dimitriou

8:15 PM – Port Adelaide Greek Dance Academy

8:45 PM – Raffle Draw

9:00 PM – Enosis Band feat. Xara Dimitriou

10:00 PM – See You Next Year!

Media Sponsors

Adelaide’s Premier Greek Festival at Semaphore Foreshore.

The festival runs all day, with unique experiences depending on the time. Lunchtime (11:00 AM – 5:00 PM) offers a relaxed atmosphere, while the evenings bring vibrant energy with music and dancing.

We are open:

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Entry is free, and the event is perfect for families, with activities and fun for all ages.

Accessibility:
Wheelchair-accessible and family-friendly, with activities for all ages.

Location:
Semaphore Foreshore, just 14 kilometres from Adelaide’s CBD.

Getting Here:
By Public Transport:
Regular buses and trains connect Semaphore to Adelaide’s city centre.
By Car:
Limited parking is available near the festival site—carpooling is encouraged.