Victoria Square

Location for Tasting Australia, beautiful use of the square. Fountains, lights, music ...it was stunning. A great variety of food vendors, ranging from fried chicken, pork belly lollipops, Thai sweet potato donuts and Vegemite soft serve. Would have liked more seating/tables though, made it exceptionally difficult to enjoy the delicious range of food and drinks.

This square was established in 1854 and named after England's Queen Victoria. It was planned by Colonel William Light as he sited and laid out the City of Adelaide. The Square was redeveloped between 2012 and 2014 and now plays host to a number of different events and activities. The fountain at the southern end represents the three rivers which supply Adelaide with water - the Murray, the Torrens and the Onkaparinga. There are a number of benches available and a variety of trees providing shade for those wishing to relax on the grass, eat lunch or just watch the world go by. It's a lovely area to spend time, with majestic buildings - including the Catholic Cathedral - nearby. It was a shame, though, to see so many cigarette buttons lying around the benches.

The Tasting Australia from 2-10 May is held at Victoria Square. There are many food stalls with international cuisine, cooking classes and entertainment here. A perfect place for a chill out.

It's a clean place, its very spacious and it holds annual events every year like setting up a giant christmas tree and more. Food trucks can be spotted outside of Victoria Square sometimes, and it's close to a tram stop, it's not a bad place, I would go there if you had time, just for a place to relax. Good place.

Victoria Square (Tarntanyangga) ⭐☆☆☆☆ If you’ve ever wondered what colonial cosplay looks like, come to Victoria Square in Adelaide. Picture it: the very heart of Kaurna Country, renamed after Queen Victoria - a monarch who never set foot here, never tasted a pasty, and could not have found Adelaide on a map without divine intervention. The lawns? Pleasant. The fountain? Serviceable. The atmosphere? Utterly dripping with imperial nostalgia. One half expects a man in a red coat to leap from the shrubbery and declare, ‘By order of the Crown, this bench is ours!’ Meanwhile, Kaurna heritage, which actually belongs here, is relegated to a polite footnote. Do yourself a favour: admire the architecture, snap a photo, then roll your eyes skyward at the absurdity of it all. Until the city shows some wit and restores the Kaurna name Tarntanyangga, this square remains less a landmark than a punchline. One star - for the fountain alone. The other four? Carried off by the Empire.

The Victoria Square Christmas Tree Lighting event is a well-organized celebration, offering a clean, safe environment perfect for families. With plenty of food trucks, there are diverse options to enjoy, live music, carols, dance, and ample toilet facilities, which makes it convenient for everyone. The festive atmosphere and attention to detail make it a memorable start to the holiday season.

Such a great spot In Adelaide CBD area, we always take time to check and visit these area every time were in Adelaide. A very relaxing place to sit and watch the birds and duck in the fountain area. It also host an events during Christmas and throughout the year. Lastly a giant Christmas tree in the middle