About

The Glendi Greek Festival dates back to 1978 and has historically been regarded as the premier festival of its type attracting up to 40,000 visitors over 2 days. It is a nationally and internationally acclaimed multicultural event.

Glendi is the major project of the Lions Club of Adelaide Hellenic. It raises money for a variety of charities and also provides an opportunity for the various local Greek brotherhoods, associations and clubs to raise money for their benefit.

Glendi is a family oriented event which has built a strong reputation amongst the broader Adelaide and South Australian community. It enjoys strong attendances by individuals of Greek and non-Greek background. It has truly become a multicultural festival for all South Australians to enjoy.

The Glendi Greek Festival promoted Hellenism in South Australia by showcasing its history and culture through:

• Music; with local, interstate and international artists
• Dance; with local and interstate dance groups
• Education; with schools participation, mostly Greek language programs in their curriculum (junior, secondary and tertiary)
• Food; through partnerships with other Greek Associations in South Australia
• Art; by showcasing the skills of Greek-Australian artists and also individuals of non-Greek background, that produce works that are Hellenic influenced.