Presented in association with the Art Gallery of South Australia and with generous support from SA Power Networks.

Explore thought-provoking artworks under moonlit skies on an intimate guided tour through Adelaide Botanic Garden.

Two sessions available - 5:30pm to 7:30pm and 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Cost - $28 including a drink on arrival (plus Eventbrite fees)

The tour starts at the iconic Bicentennial Conservatory, where you’ll be greeted with a drink on arrival (included in ticket price) and welcome talk from the Curator of Contemporary Art at the Art Gallery of South Australia, and curator of the 2020 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Monster Theatres, Leigh Robb.

You’ll hear from artist Mark Valenzuela as he discusses his work displayed in the Conservatory, and gaze upon the mechanical magic of Mike Candy’s installation in the same glasshouse.

The guided tour will take you through the night-time garden (an experience in itself!) to the 145 year old Palm House to experience more of Mark Valenzuela’s work, mythological-inspired ceramic sculptures.

You will also have a chance to discover Yhonnie Scarce’s glass sculptures in the eerie, history-steeped Deadhouse and learn how her work addresses colonisation in South Australia.

The tour will conclude at the Santos Museum of Economic Botany where you’ll hear from artist, Julia Robinson, as she draws you into the story of ‘Beatrice’, which is based on the fascinating folklore story, ‘Rappaccini’s Daughter’.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity, a taste of what’s to come as we slowly welcome back the Botanica Lumina program of night-time events, allowing visitors to experience the garden in a new way. More events on the Botanica Lumina schedule will be announced later this year.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Weather

This tour will include walking outdoors through the garden. Please consider July weather and dress warmly. We also recommend wearing sensible, comfortable footwear.

The tour will go ahead, even if wet, so please bring an umbrella if rain is forecast. Please note the event may be cancelled in the case of very bad weather.

Food and Beverage

A drink on arrival is included in the ticket price. Following Julia Robinson’s talk, guests can purchase an additional drink from the outside bar on the Schomburgk Pavilion as part of the tour, if they wish.

Food is not available during the tours.

However, consider complementing your evening with dinner at the Botanic Gardens Restaurant, or choose from many other dining options in Adelaide’s East End.

Access

Entry and exit to the tour will only be via Plane Tree Drive where there is ample parking available. Please note that the Main Gate on North Terrace will not be open for entry or exit on the night.

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COVID-Safe Planning

The capacity for this event is 50 people. Attendees will be split into two groups of 25 during the event for the purpose of the tour. COVID-19 safe measures will be in place, including the ability for groups to comfortably social distance (1.5m). Please remember to practise good hygiene, wash your hands regularly, and utilise the hand sanitiser available on the night.

For more information on the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, please see the latest news page on our website.