Program of commemorative activities

Mark the 50th anniversary of the decimalisation of homosexuality in South Australia by being part of one of the many activities taking place throughout the year.

If you wish to have your activity included here, please email hunter.office@parliament.sa.gov.au.

DHS does not hold responsibility or liability for activities listed and delivered by other organisations.

Other special commemorative activities

Commemorative composition by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra

To celebrate this landmark anniversary, the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra is engaging an emerging young composer to create a commemorative composition, contributing to the cultural legacy of decriminalisation. This will be released late in 2025.

More information will be made available at Adelaide Symphony Orchestra

Activities

Event dateName AscendingDescending 

• Start date
  01 January 2025
  End date
  31 December 2025

  On the Move Adelaide and LGBTIQ Migration
  On the Move weaves together accounts of LGBTIQ people who moved to Adelaide between 1950 and 2000. Using stories and objects, the online exhibition explores the many reasons – political and personal –... Read more
  

  Venue: Online

• Start date
  01 January 2025
  End date
  31 December 2025

  It's In Our Nature: A Queer Trail of the Museum
  Freshly updated for 2025, It’s In Our Nature is a self-guided tour written and curated by LGBTIQ South Australians in their voices. Discover stories of love, desire, and identity found in the Museum’s... Read more
  

  Venue: South Australian Museum

• Start date
  07 May 2025
  End date
  16 May 2025

  An audience with Don Dunstan
  Don Dunstan’s political life retold in a play through drama, music and poetry. It tells of the challenges Dunstan overcame to change Australian society.... Read more
  

  Venue: The Conservatory, Ayers House

• Start date
  20 June 2025, 6:30pm
  End date
  20 June 2025, 10:30pm

  The Pinnacle Foundation's Big Queer Charity Quiz Night
  Gather your friends for a night of fun, trivia, and community as we honour 50 years of decriminalisation while raising funds for educational scholarships, mentoring, and opportunities that empower you... Read more
  

  Venue: Unley Community Centre - Main Hall

• Start date
  21 June 2025
  End date
  21 June 2025

  Pride Round (Rugby)
  The annual Pride Round, a day when all the teams showcase pride and celebration of diversity in rugby. Come along and support a safe space in community sport.... Read more
  

  Venue: Waite Oval

• Start date
  27 June 2025, 6:00pm
  End date
  27 June 2025, 10:00pm

  Pride Gala
  This isn’t just an event–it’s a declaration that our communities are strong, vibrant, and unapologetically proud. This year, we gather to commemorate 50 years since SA became the first state to decrim... Read more
  

  Venue: Adelaide Festival Centre

• Start date
  25 July 2025, 1:00pm
  End date
  25 July 2025, 5:00pm

  Pride Tennis Serving Pride Initiative
  A day of promoting safe spaces for LGBTIQ people and creating a more diverse and inclusive tennis court.... Read more
  

  Venue: Tennis World Australia

• Start date
  08 August 2025
  End date
  10 October 2025

  Breaking Barriers: 50 Years Since the Decriminalisation of Homosexuality in South Australia
  Breaking Barriers explores the journey of LGBTIQ rights over five decades, highlighting influential figures and the evolution of legislation following the 1975 Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Amendment... Read more
  

  Venue: Barr Smith Library - Ira Raymon Room level 3

• Start date
  28 August 2025, 12:00pm
  End date
  28 August 2025, 1:30pm

  Lunch at The Treasury with Professor Barbara Baird AM
  Rainbow Hub SA has invited a special guest speaker, Professor Barbara Baird AM, to discuss the significance of decriminalisation, and subsequent struggles, to our community. Barbara is known for her a... Read more
  

  Venue: Treasury 1860

• Start date
  06 September 2025, 7:30pm
  End date
  06 September 2025, 8:45pm

  It’s a Sin: Songs of Love & Shame
  Helpmann Award-winner Michael Griffiths takes you on a very personal, funny and sometimes moving deep dive into the songs of PET SHOP BOYS, musical beacons for gay men growing up and coming out.... Read more
  

  Venue: Marion Cultural Centre

• Start date
  15 September 2025
  End date
  17 September 2025

  Australasian HIV & AIDS Conference
  As we get closer to the 2030 goal of eliminating HIV transmission, the HIV&AIDS Conference has never been more important. Join peers and community from across Australia and the world to explore cuttin... Read more
  

  Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre

• Start date
  17 September 2025
  End date
  01 January 2025

  Leading the Nation
  An online exhibition that charts the three attempts at gay law reform in South Australia, sparked by the tragic drowning of Dr Duncan on 10 May 1972, curated by historian Tim Reeves. The online exhibi... Read more
  

  Venue: Online

• Start date
  20 September 2025
  End date
  21 September 2025

  Annual Hardcourt Tournament
  Pride Tennis' annual hardcourt tournament will be an action-packed weekend, which includes singles and doubles events. Date and times are as follows: Saturday 20 September, 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday 21 Se... Read more
  

  Venue: Tennis World Adelaide

• Start date
  03 October 2025, 3:00pm
  End date
  03 October 2025

  1975 Decriminalisation Debate Re-enactment
  Revisit the debates that changed South Australian history through re-enactment in the Legislative Council, showcasing the importance of political debate on decriminalisation. The re-enactment will be ... Read more
  

  Venue: Parliament of South Australia Legislative Council and online

• Start date
  12 October 2025, 9:45am
  End date
  12 October 2025

  Commemorative Walk
  Hike Society Adelaide LGBTIQ and friends hiking club invites you to join them on a gentle, 6 kilometre walk along the River Torrens, from the Dr Duncan Memorial to the Old Adelaide Gaol and back.... Read more
  

  Venue: Adelaide University Footbridge

• Start date
  25 October 2025, 8:00am
  End date
  25 October 2025, 5:00pm

  Intrastate Volleyball Tournament
  The annual tournament that brings together South Australia’s volleyballs teams and the Spikers interstate sister teams. This year celebrates ASVC’s 30-year anniversary of offering a safe and inclusive... Read more
  

  Venue: Heathfield High School

• Start date
  31 October 2025
  End date
  01 November 2025

  Better Together Conference
  Better Together® brings together delegates representing Australia’s diverse rainbow communities and organisations to share ideas and experiences, learn from each other, forge alliances and to build a ... Read more
  

  Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre

• Start date
  01 November 2025
  End date
  01 November 2025

  Pride Cup (Roller Derby)
  Murder City Roller Derby will be bringing together LGBTIQ members of the derby community in SA to join us as we celebrate diversity.... Read more
  

  Venue: The ARC Campbelltown

• Start date
  01 November 2025
  End date
  01 November 2025

  Poppin Out Street Party
  Adelaide Poppin Out is an annual street party following the Adelaide Pride March, turning Synagogue Place into a lively, inclusive space and extending the celebration into the night. Featuring local q... Read more
  

  Venue: Mary’s Poppin

• Start date
  01 November 2025
  End date
  01 November 2025

  Pride March
  Pride March celebrates the joy, unity, and vibrant energy of the LGBTIQ community in South Australia. An unforgettable day, bringing together thousands of people, their families and allies to march th... Read more
  

  Venue: Adelaide CBD

• Start date
  08 November 2025
  End date
  23 November 2025

  Feast Festival
  Adelaide’s Feast Festival is an arts and cultural event that brings together a variety of LGBTIQ performers, artists, communities, and audiences from across Australia and the world.... Read more
  

  Venue: Adelaide