East End events traffic & parking
The city is once again celebrating the festival season with upcoming major events such as East End Unleashed, the Adelaide Fringe and Superloop Adelaide 500 being held from Friday 14 February to Sunday 15 March 2020.
With thousands of visitors expected within the East End vicinity, various traffic and parking restrictions will be in place to provide a safe and welcoming atmosphere during this period.
To help you plan your journey into the city and avoid unexpected road impacts, we've set out information below about current traffic and parking restrictions, alternate travel routes and on and off street parking options.
Please note: information is subject to change so we recommend you check back regularly.
Parking options
Twenty passenger drop off bays located on East Terrace adjacent Gluttony.
Five Disabled Parking bays (with 3 hour limit) on East Terrace adjacent Gluttony.
Traffic restrictions
| Date | Closure times | Road Closure area |
| Thursday 27 February | 3:00 pm to 12 midnight | Rundle Street between Frome Street and East Terrace Ebenezer Place between Union Street and Rundle Street (resident and delivery access permitted) Vardon Avenue between East Terrace and Rundle Street (resident and delivery access permitted). Union Street between Sym Choon Lane and Rundle Street |
| Friday 28 February to Saturday 29 February | 3:00 pm to 2:00 am | Rundle Street between Frome Street and East Terrace Ebenezer Place between Union Street and Rundle Street (resident and delivery access permitted) Vardon Avenue between East Terrace and Rundle Street (resident and delivery access permitted). Union Street between Sym Choon Lane and Rundle Street |
| Friday 28 February to Saturday 29 February | 6:30 pm to 1:00 am | Rundle Road between Dequettiville Terrace and East Terrace East Terrace between Vardon Avenue and a point 105 metres north |
| Saturday 29 February to Sunday 1 March | 3:00 pm to 2:00 am | Rundle Street between Frome Street and East Terrace Ebenezer Place between Union Street and Rundle Street (resident and delivery access permitted) Vardon Avenue between East Terrace and Rundle Street (resident and delivery access permitted). Union Street between Sym Choon Lane and Rundle Street |
| Saturday 29 February to Sunday 1 March | 5:00 pm to 1:00 am | Rundle Road between Dequettiville Terrace and East Terrace East Terrace between Vardon Avenue and a point 105 metres north |
| Sunday 1 March | 3:00 pm to 12 midnight | Rundle Street between Frome Street and East Terrace Ebenezer Place between Union Street and Rundle Street (resident and delivery access permitted) Vardon Avenue between East Terrace and Rundle Street (resident and delivery access permitted). Union Street between Sym Choon Lane and Rundle Street |
Refer to the Adelaide Fringe website for specific event information.
Parking options
Twenty passenger drop off bays located on East Terrace adjacent Gluttony.
Five Disabled Parking bays (with 3 hour limit) on East Terrace adjacent Gluttony.
Traffic restrictions
| Date | Closure times | Road Closure area |
| Thursday 5 March to Friday 6 March | 3:00 pm to 12 midnight | Rundle Street between Frome Street and East Terrace Ebenezer Place between Union Street and Rundle Street (resident and delivery access permitted) Vardon Avenue between East Terrace and Rundle Street (resident and delivery access permitted). Union Street between Sym Choon Lane and Rundle Street |
| Friday 6 March to Saturday 7 March | 3:00 pm to 2:00 am | Rundle Street between Frome Street and East Terrace Ebenezer Place between Union Street and Rundle Street (resident and delivery access permitted) Vardon Avenue between East Terrace and Rundle Street (resident and delivery access permitted). Union Street between Sym Choon Lane and Rundle Street |
| Friday 6 March to Saturday 7 March | 6:30 pm to 1:00 pm | Rundle Road between Dequettiville Terrace and East Terrace East Terrace between Vardon Avenue and a point 105 metres north |
| Saturday 7 March to Sunday 8 March | 3:00 pm to 2:00 am | Rundle Street between Frome Street and East Terrace Ebenezer Place between Union Street and Rundle Street (resident and delivery access permitted) Vardon Avenue between East Terrace and Rundle Street (resident and delivery access permitted). Union Street between Sym Choon Lane and Rundle Street |
| Saturday 7 March to Sunday 8 March | 5:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Rundle Road between Dequettiville Terrace and East Terrace East Terrace between Vardon Avenue and a point 105 metres north |
| Sunday 8 March to Monday 9 March | 3:00 pm to 2:00 pm | Rundle Street between Frome Street and East Terrace Ebenezer Place between Union Street and Rundle Street (resident and delivery access permitted) Vardon Avenue between East Terrace and Rundle Street (resident and delivery access permitted). Union Street between Sym Choon Lane and Rundle Street |
| Sunday 8 March to Monday 9 March | 5:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Rundle Road between Dequettiville Terrace and East Terrace East Terrace between Vardon Avenue and a point 105 metres north |
| Monday 9 March to Tuesday 10 March | 3:00 pm to 12 midnight | Rundle Street between Frome Street and East Terrace Ebenezer Place between Union Street and Rundle Street (resident and delivery access permitted) Vardon Avenue between East Terrace and Rundle Street (resident and delivery access permitted). Union Street between Sym Choon Lane and Rundle Street |
Refer to the Adelaide Fringe and Womadelaide websites for specific event information.
Parking options
Twenty passenger drop off bays located on East Terrace adjacent Gluttony.
Five Disabled Parking bays (with 3 hour limit) on East Terrace adjacent Gluttony.
Traffic restrictions
| Date | Closure times | Road Closure area |
| Thursday 12 March to Friday 13 March | 3:00 pm to midnight | Rundle Street between Frome Street and East Terrace Ebenezer Place between Union Street and Rundle Street (resident and delivery access permitted) Vardon Avenue between East Terrace and Rundle Street (resident and delivery access permitted). Union Street between Sym Choon Lane and Rundle Street |
| Friday 13 March to Saturday 14 March | 3:00 pm to 2:00 am | Rundle Street between Frome Street and East Terrace Ebenezer Place between Union Street and Rundle Street (resident and delivery access permitted) Vardon Avenue between East Terrace and Rundle Street (resident and delivery access permitted). Union Street between Sym Choon Lane and Rundle Street |
| Friday 13 March to Saturday 14 March | 6:30 pm to 1:00 am | Rundle Road between Dequettiville Terrace and East Terrace East Terrace between Vardon Avenue and a point 105 metres north |
| Saturday 14 March to Sunday 15 March | 3:00 pm to 2:00 am | Rundle Street between Frome Street and East Terrace Ebenezer Place between Union Street and Rundle Street (resident and delivery access permitted) Vardon Avenue between East Terrace and Rundle Street (resident and delivery access permitted). Union Street between Sym Choon Lane and Rundle Street |
| Saturday 14 March to Sunday 15 March | 5:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Rundle Road between Dequettiville Terrace and East Terrace East Terrace between Vardon Avenue and a point 105 metres north |
| Sunday 15 March | 3:00 pm to 12 midnight | Rundle Street between Frome Street and East Terrace Ebenezer Place between Union Street and Rundle Street (resident and delivery access permitted) Vardon Avenue between East Terrace and Rundle Street (resident and delivery access permitted). Union Street between Sym Choon Lane and Rundle Street |
Refer to the Adelaide Fringe website for specific event information.
Finding a park
Finding a park is often the hardest part of driving anywhere, but we're here to help you.
Special designated drop-off and pick-up zones will be in place including for those with a disability permit (details to be advised closer to the event).
There are over 1,000 free on-street parking spaces across the city for scooters and motorcycles. Just check the signage before you leave your ride.
Our free ParkAdelaide app is a great way to find areas where parking bays are available. You can also use the app to pay for your parking. Best of all, the app can remind you when your parking is due to expire and you can even pay to extend the time.
If it's off-street, undercover parking you're after UPark have several parking stations conveniently located. Check out UPark Frome or Rundle Street.
Getting around
If you'd rather just relax or have had a drink too many then the crew at EcoCaddy will be happy to take you from A to B.
Adelaide Metro have a special After-midnight service to get you home, or why not just stay the night in one of the city's many great accommodation options.