Looking for car shows in South Australia? Drivesome lists 10 upcoming events in and around South Australia. Show and shines, exhibitions and judged events — polished metal on display. RSVP free, see who's going, and share your photos with the community afterwards.
Horsepower Crew presents Wintertime Snow & Shine, an automotive festival celebrating winter and marketed as Australia's largest event of its kind. The festival takes place within the Multi-Deck car park located at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, where numerous show cars are exhibited across multiple levels.
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JULY
Dates are locked in for the 2026 Mount Gambier Classic and Vintage Motorcycle Show. Any bike built before 1991 is welcome — original, barn find, off-road, race, all types accepted. Entry is $10 per bike, with all proceeds going to Cancer Council SA. Bikes can load in Friday 24th July, between 1pm and 6pm. The show is open to the public Saturday 25th July, 9am to 6pm. It continues Sunday 26th July, 9am to 2pm. This will mark our 11th year running, having raised over $36,000 for Cancer Council SA so far — enter a bike and help us keep raising funds for this great cause. Cheers Ty
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JULY
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Elevated is excited to collaborate with Flamo, celebrating car culture, local businesses, and community. This night will bring together enthusiasts for a showcase of local talent, and family-friendly fun. This is a free event and will not cost anything to put your car in, but limited VIP Parking. Guest park on the side street shown in the discussion below. Follow @elevated_au on Instagram and ElevatedAu on Facebook for event updates and potential edits of your car. Hopefully we shall see you there.
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JULY
2026 JDM MALLALA MATSURI IS NOW OPEN Competitor entries are open for South Australia's BIGGEST drift festival. 100 spots are available for a full day and night of nonstop drifting, and this year's event also brings a range of off-track activities celebrating Japanese and drifting culture. 🎌 Japanese Festival with music & authentic food trucks 👀 Trade stalls and vehicle displays 🏁 12 hours of nonstop action 🚗 Main track & skidpan drifting 🏎 Cruise Session 👨👩👧👦 and more! NEW for 2026, JDM Mallala Matsuri will be the first event to run under Racers Insurance, with every entry receiving a complimentary paddock garage.
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JULY
📣 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 Northern Adelaide Die-Cast Community is putting on something a little different this time round our first ever ALL TOYS TOY FAIR! JULY 26TH @ The Brit Entertainment Centre Wingfield! Rather than our regular monthly Die-Cast swap meet, this one's a dedicated ALL TOYS TOY FAIR! All toys welcome! We've locked in the WHOLE venue 2 HUGE rooms with over 100 tables between them! This is one you won't want to miss click the event to save it to your calendar and stay in the loop with updates on this special one! For any questions reach out to Mel Westover, Charles Ellul or Jackson Kelsey!
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SEPT
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Presented by Octane Meet, Octane Underground makes its comeback for a second edition at Adelaide's Plant 4 Bowden venue. Touted as South Australia's inaugural neon-illuminated car show, the event takes place on Saturday night between 5:30pm and 9pm. The indoor setting at this venue offers an innovative approach to the show, featuring an array of custom builds displayed under lighting.
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SEPT
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Commemorating Salisbury East High School's 60th anniversary, the institution is hosting Show Up 'N' Shine a car show and shine event taking place on school grounds. From 10am onwards, visitors can view vehicles on display while enjoying food and participating in various activities.
13
NOV
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The Adelaide Auto Expo is back at the Adelaide Showground, featuring hundreds of impressive cars and motorcycles. Attendees can explore numerous trade stands and children can receive complimentary Hot Wheels vehicles. This event offers an ideal family weekend experience and appeals to automotive enthusiasts of all kinds.
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NOV
You can now register for the Forktree Yankalilla Classic Motor Show, which takes place at the Yankalilla Showgrounds. In the previous year, the event drew more than 1,000 visitors and featured over 200 classic vehicles spanning various makes and ages from throughout the state. The event, celebrating its sixth edition, ranks among the most significant gatherings in the Southern Fleurieu region. It offers an excellent occasion for classic automobile enthusiasts to participate, whether displaying their vehicles or attending with family members to enjoy the displays. Forktree Brewing serves as the primary sponsor, while Shannons is a gold-level sponsor. The Yankalilla and District Lions Club organises and operates the show as a key fundraising initiative. For classic car registration, contact the Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre at (08) 8558 0240 or visit the Yankalilla Classic Motor Show Facebook page. The event is designed as a family-friendly occasion that is fully catered and includes various entertainment options for attendees. ✉️ [email protected]
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NOV
Adelaide's inaugural Tough Car Festival is coming soon. The location will be revealed as the event date approaches. Attendees can anticipate numerous awards, food vans, an excellent atmosphere, and an impressive array of tough cars displayed throughout the venue.
