There's music for every taste happening around Adelaide this weekend, as well as orchids on show and a silo art celebration.

Words Zoe Rice

Packing a punch

Grammy award-winning five-piece Punch Brothers return to the Adelaide Guitar Festival with a performance at the Woodville Town Hall on July 14. The Punch Brothers return with their celebrated new release All Ashore — their fifth studio album, which won the 2019 Grammy for Folk Album of the year for the US acoustic quintet. These icons of American music seamlessly marry the boozy headiness of bluegrass with the spirit of a great rock band and the virtuosity of a world-class chamber ensemble.

Details: adelaideguitarfestival.com.au

Winter in the city

Music SA’s Winter City Sounds will heat up the city and suburbs from July 12 to 28, with more than 350 live music events. There will be performances by local, national and international artists in a range of genres – pop, rock, hip-hop, punk, jazz, world music, metal and folk. For a full program, visit the website.

Details: umbrellaadelaide.com.au

Fitting finale

Nicholas Carter presents his final Master Series for the year in his official capacity as Principal Conductor, when Adelaide Symphony Orchestra presents Master Series 5: Faith and Beauty at the Adelaide Town Hall on July 12 and 13. The sweet sound of Grace Clifford’s violin is not to be missed. Filled with long, singable melodies, Antonín Dvořák’s Volin Concerto will be followed by Bruckner’s adventurous Fifth Symphony. Not until the final pages does everything come together in an astonishing finale.

Details: aso.com.au

Silo transformation

The Silo Art of Owen black tie event, on Saturday, July 13, will fundraise for a project to upgrade the town’s silos. Artist Robert Hannaford has been commissioned to paint a mural, combining aspects of Owen’s agriculture and military contribution. 

Details: 8528 6008

Orchids on show

The Cymbidium Orchid Club of South Australia will hold their Orchid Show, from July 14 to 20. Orchids will be on sale near Munno Para Foodland and get all the hottest growing tips while you’re there. Displays will be on show near Cheap as Chips and Kmart.