About Firstival

Firstival is a brilliant month of amazing events, brought to you by libraries across South Australia.

We’re incredibly excited to present a diverse program featuring opportunities for connection, discussion and thrilling moments of discovery. There really is something for everyone!

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Why Firstival?

Firstival is a reminder for us all to reconnect with our curiosity, to book out some time in our busy lives to do something different. Because at any age, in any walk of life, learning does wonders for our wellbeing.

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Frequently asked questions

Almost all Firstival events are free to attend, however a minority of events are paid events.  Refer to the particular event listing for more information.

The event organiser (library) is there to assist you with all enquiries. Use the contact details in the event listing or those in our library contact directory.

Unfortunately the administrators of the Firstival website are unable to answer queries about particular Firstival events.

We’d love to hear from you! Please visit our Presenter/Performer Registration page so you can give us more information about your event.

See the events

Latest Past Events

Cricut Creations

Ceduna School Community Library Ceduna

AT CEDUNA LIBRARY Cricut Creations A hands-on event where participants explore the world of Cricut machines and learn how to create custom names and designs on their own water bottle […]

Forgotten Front Bars – Your First History Lesson in a Pub

Mount Gambier Hotel 2 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier

AT MOUNT GAMBIER HOTEL Forgotten Front Bars - Your First History Lesson in a Pub Ever heard of The Shakespeare, The Ledmore or The Farmers Inn? Forgotten Front Bars uncovers […]

Bookish: A Library & Information Week Performance

Unley Town Hall Unley Road, Unley

AT UNLEY LIBRARY Bookish: A Library & Information Week Performance Come for a light-hearted night of poems, plays and monologues. A humorous look at libraries, librarians, book clubs, and the […]