Gouger Street Event Road Closures

We are asking for feedback on proposed road closures for two events planned for 2026: Chinatown Adelaide Lunar New Year, and the Repco Adelaide Motorsport Festival Peak Hour of Power and Gouger Street Party.

Event and Road Closure Information

Chinatown Adelaide Lunar New Year 2026

The Chinatown Adelaide Lunar New Year Street Party is an annual community celebration that highlights the rich cultural diversity and traditions of various Asian communities. This vibrant event fosters cultural exchange, strengthens community bonds, and provides an opportunity for South Australians to experience Asian heritage through performances, food, and festive activities. This includes activations and activities which require the closure of roads in the City of Adelaide.

From 4:00am to 11:50pm on Saturday 21 February 2026, proposed road closures include:

Gouger Street from Central Market U-Park Entrance to Morphett Street.
Moonta Street from Grote Street to Gouger Street.
California Street South in its entirety.
Witcombe Street from Gouger Street to a point 25 meters north.
Compton Street from Gouger Street to a point 25 metres south.
Field Street from Gouger Street to Wright Court.

In 2026, the 23rd edition of this iconic event will be celebrated in the heart of Chinatown Adelaide. The Street Party transforms the precinct into a bustling hub of entertainment, featuring artists, culinary experts, and cultural exhibitors who bring the spirit of the Lunar New Year to life.

The Chinatown Adelaide SA Inc. (CASA) Red Hot Stage will showcase multicultural performances from 1pm to 9pm, offering a dynamic lineup of musicians, dancers, and cultural acts. The most exciting moments occur from 1pm to 4pm, followed by an official program from 6pm to 7:30pm, interwoven with more performances until the evening concludes. In collaboration with the City of Adelaide, Moonta Street and Gouger Street will host 80-100 stalls offering delicious food, unique merchandise, a main stage, an audience marquee, and a dedicated wine section.

How will residents, businesses and stakeholders be notified of this event?

All residents and businesses in the surrounding areas of these events will be notified via a letter box drop organised by the event organiser in the lead up to each event. An event hotline telephone number will be included in the letter, should a member of the public wish to lodge any feedback or concerns during the event.

Will residents and businesses be able to access properties during the events road closures?

Whilst the roads mentioned above will be closed to vehicular traffic, pedestrian access will be maintained with the footpaths kept clear to provide access.

Will the closures impact parking?

To facilitate the road closures, it is proposed that all the on-street parking spaces on the closed section of the roads will be changed to ‘No Stopping Saturday (Tow Away)’ for the duration of the road closures.

Off-street parking is readily available at UPark Central Market Car Park and UPark Andrew Street Car Park.

How will the proposed event road closures affect the Adelaide Central Market?

The Adelaide Central Market will remain open and trading as normal throughout the event, ensuring visitors can continue to enjoy the Market’s vibrant atmosphere and wide range of offerings. The road closure has been designed to ensure access and egress is maintained to the UPark Central Market Carpark via Gouger Street (westbound) and Grote Street at all times.

The Gouger Street closure commences from Morphett Street to a point immediately West of the UPark Central Market Entrance/Exit.

Clear signage for wayfinding will be installed to promote easy access to the Adelaide Central Market during the event road closure.

Where can I find out more information on the events?

Further information can be found at Home | Chinatown Adelaide O.

Repco Adelaide Motorsport Festival 2026 - Peak Hour of Power & Gouger Street Party

The 2026 Repco Adelaide Motorsport Festival (the Festival) is to be held during February and March 2026 in the week prior to the Australian Grand Prix in Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi (Park 16). The Festival is a ‘museum in motion’, with historic rare and significant racing cars in action, not just on display in the City of Adelaide and beyond.

Two components of the Festival are the ‘Peak Hour of Power’, and the Gouger Street Party, which requires the temporary closure of Gouger Street and some adjoining streets from 3pm to 9pm on Friday 27 February 2026.

Under the Local Government Act 1999, public consultation is required for events that propose to alter the purpose of a road, by using a public road for a business purpose and when the road closure would impact traffic to a material degree.

2026 Repco Adelaide Motorsport Festival - Peak Hour of Power & Gouger Street Party, Friday 27 February 2026

The ‘Peak Hour of Power’ is the movement and display of 40 of the Festival’s star cars and motorbikes. The vehicles leave the Adelaide Motorsport Festival site at Park 16 at 5:55pm and parade onto Wakefield Street/Grote Street, then left onto Morphett Street and left onto Gouger Street.

No temporary road closures are required to support the facilitation of the Peak Hour of Power.

The Gouger Street Party will be held from 6pm until 8pm.The Gouger Street Party literally stops traffic for this multi-million-dollar spectacle. Partygoers will mingle among the cars and stars, with a DJ, driver appearances and more creating a fun and festive atmosphere within the vibrant Market District.

To support the safe facilitation of this event, temporary road closures are required.

Gouger Street Party Proposed Temporary Road Closures - From 3pm to 9pm on Friday 27 February 2026, the following roads are proposed to be closed:

Gouger Street (southern carriageway) between Mill Street and Morphett Street.
Gouger Street (northern carriageway) between the Central Market U-Park Entrance and Morphett Street.
California Street South in its entirety.
Witcombe Street from Gouger Street to a point 25 metres north.
Coglin Street from Gouger Street to a point 35 metres south.
Compton Street from Gouger Street to a point 20 metres south.
Field Street from Gouger Street to a point 30 metres south.
Moonta Street, between Gouger Street and a point approximately 25 metres north.

Adelaide has played a pivotal role in Australian and international motorsport history, and this is celebrated through the Adelaide Motorsport Festival (the Festival) which is held annually in Park 16 using part of the city’s iconic Grand Prix circuit. Hosted by the City of Adelaide, the Festival is supported through the Adelaide Economic Development Agency’s 2025 Commercial Events and Festivals Sponsorship Program.

The Festival showcases both historic and modern vehicles, from vintage Formula 1 and touring cars to V8 Supercars, rally cars, motorbikes and electric vehicles. Off the track, it features car displays, luxury brand activations, entertainment, food and family-friendly experiences.

2026 Repco Adelaide Motorsport Festival – Peak Hour of Power & Gouger Street Party

The ‘Peak Hour of Power’ is the parade of cars and motorbikes heading from the Adelaide Park Lands to the Gouger Street Party. The Street Party is staged on Gouger Street from 6pm until 8pm, adjacent the Adelaide Central Market - a thriving hub of food and culture.

Partygoers’ appetites are spoilt for choice in the Market District! Patrons can enjoy a diverse range of culinary experiences, with Adelaide’s premier food destination for multicultural cuisine and fresh produce, the Adelaide Central Market, Gouger Street restaurants and Chinatown offering cuisines from around the world.

Immersed in a bustling hub of restaurants, markets, and street life, the Gouger Street Party draws diverse crowds, and is part of Adelaide’s calendar of events as a dynamic and welcoming festival city.

How will residents, businesses and stakeholders be notified of this event?

Will residents and businesses be able to access properties during the events road closures?

Whilst the roads mentioned above will be closed to vehicular traffic from 3pm – 9pm on Friday 27 February 2026, pedestrian access will be maintained with the footpaths kept clear to provide access at all times.

How will the proposed event road closures affect the Adelaide Central Market?

The Adelaide Central Market will remain open and trading as normal throughout the event, ensuring visitors can continue to enjoy the Market’s vibrant atmosphere and wide range of offerings.

How can I access the Adelaide Central Market by car during the temporary road closure?

Market visitors will still be able to enter and exit the UPark Central Market via Grote Street at all times.

Entry to the Market carpark via the Gouger Street will be unavailable from 3pm on the day of the event. However, the exit from the UPark Central Market onto Gouger Street (turning left towards Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga) will remain open at all times.

The Adelaide Central Market will remain fully open for shopping and dining during the Festival event and clear signage for wayfinding will be installed to promote access and visitation.

The Adelaide Central Market Authority do not support closures of Gouger Street when they conflict with market trading hours.

Will the closures impact on-street parking?

To facilitate the road closures, it is proposed that all the on-street parking spaces on the closed section of the roads will be changed to ‘No Stopping 1pm – 9pm Friday (Tow Away)’ for the duration of the road closures.

Off-street parking is readily available at UPark Central Market and UPark Andrew.

Where can I find out more information on the events?

Further information can be found Adelaide Motorsport Festival.

Under the Local Government Act 1999, public consultation is required for events the proposed to alter the purpose of a road, by using a public road for business purposes, and when the road closure would impact traffic to a material degree.

Road Closure Maps

2026 Chinatown Lunar New Year

Repco Adelaide Motorsport Festival 2026 – Peak hour of Power