Australia Day 2021 was a different program of events due to COVID-19. The essence of the day was about community spirit, and reflecting and unifying as a nation - there was no shortage of inspiring South Australian stories to share. Australia Day means different things to everyone. ADCSA encourages every Australian to acknowledge Australia Day in a way that’s meaningful to them.

While there was a significant change to our 2021 Australia Day program, we still hosted a stellar line up of community events. We combined music, food and performance at the Adelaide Central Market. We brought Rundle Mall to life with a euphony of sounds and sights that told the story of us - we reflected, respected and celebrated through a free daily program of live music, storytelling and participatory art. 

The morning of 26 January provided a meaningful example of what it can look like when we open our minds and hearts and hear First Nations people speak about truth telling.  'Mourning in the Morning' was a Smoking Ceremony held in Botanic Park.

Aus Day in the Arena was the finale piece in our Australia Day 2021 program and was a time to acknowledge our First Nations peoples, diverse community and heroic frontline workers. Two performances and a limited capacity meant our audiences could enjoy live music in a spectacular arena setting – many for the first time since COVID restrictions.

There was other ways to mark this Australia Day by getting out in your local community in a COVID safe way, supporting local community groups and businesses.