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Fire Gardens at Adelaide Botanic Garden


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Gather around the firelight this winter and journey through a wonderland of captivating flaming sculpture as Adelaide Botanic Garden takes on new surprises when painted with the palette of fire.

French masters of flame Compagnie Carabosse invite you to experience an extraordinary winter discovery for all ages, as the luminary alchemists create an exquisite and enchanting wonderland full of illuminating surprises. 

For three weeks only, thousands of handcrafted giant firepots, captivating kinetic sculptures, live music and candlelit arched pathways will bring warmth and a mesmerizing firelight transformation to the Adelaide Botanic Garden in this specially commissioned work. 

Filled with flaming delights and elemental forces, this premiere twilight event promises a feast for the senses. Relish the chance to blaze your own trail, and marvel at the transformation of the natural environment.

No matter who you are and what path you seek, Fire Gardens awaits…     

Part of Illuminate Adelaide 24. Full Program Announced 01 May 2024.

 Event details:

  • Dates: Thu 04 - Sun 21 July

  • Sessions: available every 15 minutes

  • Only: Thu - Sun from 5:45pm

  • Closed Mon - Wed

  • Duration: This is a self-guided event through a curated immersive space - please allow 60 minutes to enjoy the full Fire Gardens experience at your leisure.

  • Closure: The Fire Gardens flames will be extinguished at approximately 9:15pm so be sure to arrive promptly for later sessions.

  • Location: Adelaide Botanic Garden. Main Gate (via North Terrace)

  • Under 4 years FREE - however a $0.00 ticket is required for entry

  • RAA Members receive 20% discount - see link below for details.

  • Accessibility: Wheelchair Access. Visual Content -75%

  • Warnings: Please be advised this event includes fire, smoke, dark pathways, and uneven terrain. This event will go ahead rain or shine. We recommend wearing adequate clothing and footwear suited to the time of year and weather conditions on the night. There is no cloakroom for this event.

More info & tickets here.