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Serving up opportunity when the rugby comes to town
More than 50,000 people are expected to attend the British & Irish Lions Tour on Saturday, 12 July 2025 at the Adelaide Oval, including an estimated 15,000 visitors from interstate and overseas. Businesses can capitalise on the increased foot traffic by opening early for breakfast on Sunday, 13 July, and tap into the city’s $12.5 million economic boost.
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Adelaide by the numbers
From expenditure to foot traffic, discover what’s driving the city in the latest AEDA Insights Activity Report. Latest figures revealed total nominal expenditure hit $997 million in Q1 2025, driven by record spending in March that helped deliver a strong start to the year.
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Hotel booking boom
Adelaide is leading the charge in hotel room bookings across Australia, with new AEDA data showing it outpaced all other major cities from January to March. More than 525,000 rooms were booked, reaching a record 82 per cent in March, driven by major events and rising visitor confidence.
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Your say: A new era for the Adelaide Central Market
Share the types of shops and stalls you would like to see in the $400 million Market Square development to be in the running to win one of three $250 Central Market gift cards (T&Cs apply). Much like the Market today, the expanded precinct will celebrate a diverse blend of flavours, cultures, and experiences from around the world. It will feature passionate traders committed to fresh food, local produce, excellent customer service, and Market traditions.
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Workshop: Your wellbeing
Small business staff can participate in the 60-minute 'Wellbeing habits for small business staff' workshop at City Library, which aims to give a new perspective on mental health. Participate in a range of practical activities to share with staff to improve productivity.
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Psychological Hazards
Small business leaders can take part in the Psychosocial Hazards with a Twist for Small Business Leaders workshop at the City Library. The interactive session features reflective exercises and practical tools designed to support employee wellbeing and foster a healthier workplace.
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WIN a ticket a professional writing workshop worth $450
Pink Shorts Press, a Renew Adelaide initiative, will host its inaugural 'Wordshop' – a crash course in the skills needed to make writing clearer, more effective and brand-forward. The importance of voice, strategic narrative and resonating with readers are among the many topics that will be centre stage at the event, on Tuesday, 24 June 2025. Pink Shorts Press is giving one lucky City Business reader the chance to win a ticket to its event. T&Cs apply.
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Tapping into nature
Registrations are open to run an event at the 2025 Nature Festival, with organisers calling for authentic, diverse and unusual ways of connecting with nature. Local businesses, tourism operators, GP clinics, musicians and restaurants are among those encouraged to host free and ticketed events.
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Awards deadline extended
Nominations for the South Australian Premier's Business and Export Awards have been extended until 20 June 2025. The awards celebrate outstanding local businesses that make a meaningful impact on the community’s social, environmental, and economic wellbeing.
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American music conference makes history in Adelaide
Adelaide's Mercury Cinema is set to host the American Association of Independent Music’s flagship conference, A2IM Indie Week Australian Edition, on 30 July. It marks the first time the event will be held outside the United States. It will take place alongside The Australian Independent Record Labels Association's 2025 Indie-Con Australia Conference, which will be held from 31 July to 1 August, to unite global independent music leaders, as well as drive innovation, foster collaboration, and shape the industry’s future.
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Technology and you
Explore trends and strategies to help your business navigate the rapidly evolving tech landscape at The Changing Tide of Technology workshop, hosted by Adelaide Techguy, Richard Pascoe.
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Find a co-working space
Running a business solo can be lonely, but not in the city thanks to co-working spaces where you can collaborate innovate and thrive. Discover co-working spaces with AEDA's comprehensive list of locations.
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