Semaphore Music Festival 2026

About

Adelaide's Original Alt. Country, Roots, Blues, Folk, Indie Rock Festival returns Labour Day Long Weekend Friday 2 October to Monday 5 October, 2026 at various venues around Semaphore. See a diverse range of acts at pubs, clubs and cafes including the Semaphore Workers Club; Korked; Semaphore Palais Hotel; Exeter Hotel; Semaphore Hotel; Mr V Music; Sweet Amber Brews; Federal Hotel; Petal & Leaf Cafe; Sophia Retreat - Semaphore Uniting Church; Semaphore Record Fair - St Bedes Hall, Semaphore Foreshore Reserve near the Carousel.

Tickets are required for shows at the Semaphore Workers Club on Friday Night featuring The Allstars and Gleny Rae Virus Soul Band. Saturday Night Live with Ryan Martin John (MC), Tin Town, The Flying Squad, Jen Lush & The Field and Mark Curtis & The Flannelettes. Sunday Night with Sam Brittain & The Stowaways supported by Laura Hill. All shows are $25 if you book in advance which is recommended due to limited capacity. $30 on door if available.

Saturday we have Charles Jenkins presenting the Semaphore Songs Master Class at Sophia Retreat, Uniting Church, booking required but the workshop is FREE.

Sunday afternoon 2 - 5pm, at Sweet Amber Brews the SMF presents Baulk at the Moon and Rosie and the Riveters $10 entry.

Monday 12 to 5pm, SMF in association with 16 Hands High present 'High Tide' an Emerging Artists Stage on the Semaphore Foreshore Reserve near the Carousel with Oblivia Jean, The Dainty Morsels, The Fuss,

Badlands Caravan, Caressa. It's free entry but limited capacity so please book to avoid disappoinment.

Go to www.semaphoremusicfestival.com to check all the bands and venues over the October Long Weekend.

Dates

Semaphore Workers Club

93, Esplanade, Semaphore SA 5019