Port Lincoln, South Australia

Caffeine Fiend - A Coffee Cabaret
2026-04-18 14:30 - 16:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | South Australia
SALT Festival presents Caffeine Fiend, an irresistible afternoon of live music, coffee culture and cabaret with award-winning vocalist Charlee Watt on Saturday 18 April in Port Lincoln.
Blending jazz, humour, storytelling and bold live performance, Caffeine Fiend is a stylish celebration of coffee, conversation and the rituals that surround our daily cup. Backed by a superb four-piece live band, Charlee brings warmth, wit and powerhouse vocals to a show that has already earned festival recognition across multiple Australian stages.
Doors open at 2:30pm, giving audiences time to settle in, catch up with friends and enjoy coffee service before the performance begins. Fresh coffee will be available to purchase from Boston Bean Coffee Company, alongside sweet treats from Port Lincoln Gelato Company and delicious offerings from local bakers.
The show runs from 3:00pm to 4:00pm, making it the perfect afternoon outing for visitors and locals alike — whether you love live music, café culture, or simply the pleasure of gathering over something delicious.

Swampstock
2026-04-18 14:30 - 23:30 | Big Swamp Community Centre, 7 Pobke Road, Coomunga, SA, 5607
SWAMPSTOCK 2026 returns to the Big Swamp Community Centre on Saturday, April 18th — a full‐throttle celebration of music, mud, and mildly questionable decisions. Gates swing open at 2:30pm, with live music rolling from 3:00pm to 11:30pm. Expect a genre‐hopping line up featuring Brass Souls, Danger Fog, Grotto, Jake Daulby, Jessie Hyde, Cookie Farmers, and more — from swampy grooves to acoustic soul.
Tickets are just $30, kids under 18 get in free, and camping’s on the house. BYO drinks and snacks, or treat yourself to local legends: Jump Ship Brewing’s crisp beers, Coomunga Wines’ famous mulled wine (which may or may not cure heartbreak), and fresh slices from Fat Crust Pizza, who’ll be firing up the good stuff all afternoon. The sausage sizzle will be sizzling too — bring your appetite and your best festival banter. Hosted by SALT Festival and the Big Swamp Community Centre, SWAMPSTOCK is a fundraiser supporting the ongoing upkeep and community programs of the Big Swamp Community Centre.

It’s an all‐ages event with a strict “no big tables” policy. Why? Because nothing kills a vibe like a rogue trestle.
Come for the music, stay for the swamp, and leave with stories you’ll probably exaggerate for years.
Please note $2 booking fee per ticket

Caffeine Fiend - A Coffee Cabaret
2026-04-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Nautilus Theatre, 66 Tasman Terrace, Port Lincoln, 5606, Australia
CAFFEINE FIEND – A COFFEE CABARET
Created and performed by Charlee Watt
Award-winning South Australian artist Charlee Watt is just 21 years old — but she’s already being hailed as one of cabaret’s rising stars. A 2024 Adelaide Critics Circle Emerging Artist, recipient of the Fringe “One to Watch” Award, and winner of the Cabaret Fringe Encore Award, Charlee now brings her brand-new show Caffeine Fiend to the stage.

Gather your friends together or make new friends at the table and enjoy sipping from the cup of coffee inspired songs.
★★★★ “Charlee Watt evokes Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone and even Sabrina Carpenter… She has heaps of personality and is at her best when really connected to the text.” – Glam Adelaide
With a hot 4-piece band and songs that celebrate coffee, connection, and keeping it together (barely), Caffeine Fiend is both cheeky and heartfelt — a perfect blend of bold flavour and emotional depth.
Come for the espresso martinis. Stay for the voice.
Please note $2 booking fee

Charlee Watt: Rolling The Stones
2026-04-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Nautilus Theatre, 66 Tasman Terrace, Port Lincoln, 5606, Australia
What happens when the world’s greatest rock band meets the voice of a new generation? In Charlee Watt: Rolling the Stones, award-winning cabaret artist Charlee Watt dives head-first into the raw energy, swagger, and soul of The Rolling Stones — but with a twist. This isn’t imitation, it’s reinterpretation. Through bold new arrangements, witty storytelling, and an intimate personal connection, Charlee breathes fresh life into the songs you thought you knew, unearthing the stories that shaped her and the soundtracks that shaped the world. Expect powerhouse vocals, sharp humour, and a band that can turn on a dime from blistering rock to smoky jazz. At once a love letter and a reinvention, this show celebrates legacy while daring to ask what these songs mean to a young artist carving her own path. Whether you grew up with Charlie, Mick and Keith or are discovering their music anew, Rolling the Stones is an electrifying night of rock ’n’ roll reimagined.
Please note $2 booking fee per ticket

Rolling The Stones
2026-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | South Australia
Award-winning South Australian performer Charlee Watt returns to SALT Festival with Rolling the Stones — a bold new live music event that reimagines the songs of The Rolling Stones through fresh arrangements, personal storytelling, and a powerful contemporary voice.
Backed by a five-piece professional live band, Charlee explores the legacy of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Charlie Watts with warmth, humour and insight, revealing why these songs continue to resonate across generations. From driving rock anthems to reflective ballads, audiences can expect iconic classics heard in new ways, with stories that connect another era to now.
This brand-new production offers more than nostalgia — it invites audiences inside the songwriting, spirit and cultural impact of one of the world’s most influential bands, while uncovering surprising personal connections along the way.
Presented in the beautiful setting of the Nautilus Theatre, this special SALT Festival event promises an evening of energy, atmosphere and discovery for music lovers of all ages.

Cardboard City - Ocean Resort
2026-04-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Nautilus Art Centre, 66 Tasman Terrace, Port Lincoln, South Australia, 5606, Australia
The Mayor of Cardboard City has declared the city open! But after the great storm, they need your help to rebuild the city. Grab some cardboard and get building!
The third iteration of Cardboard City is set along the coast, build anything you like, from cardboard toasters to cardboard sharks!
All ages welcome, booking not required.
All minors must be accompanied by their parent or guardian at all times
Please note 25 person max at any one time.

The Shape of Memory
2026-04-19 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-20 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-21 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-22 10:00 - 19:00 | Nautilus Art Centre, 66 Tasman Terrace, Port Lincoln, South Australia, 5606, Australia
How do you paint memory? Have you ever looked at a portrait and wondered why additional objects have been included? Have you ever wondered about the objects painted in a Still Life painting? These things may tell you a little more about the person in the portrait or the painter of a Still Life setting.
Well, the Port Lincoln Art Group decided to make Still Life paintings that tell a story about the owner of the objects. The owner maybe an art group member, they could be a friend or a family member. Why do these items mean a lot to them, do they suggest what they love, what they collect or what they are interested in?
Art group members will present an exhibition of Still Life paintings that capture memory. Visitors will also have the opportunity to hear details of the “Still Life stories” by clicking on a QR code.

Bottlebrush
2026-04-19 10:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-20 10:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-21 10:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-22 10:00 - 20:30 | Nautilus Theatre, 66 Tasman Terrace, Port Lincoln, 5606, Australia
Introducing the 2026 SALT Festival Feature Exhibition, Bottlebrush.
Created by talented young artists in our Bottlebrush Studio classes, this exhibition brings together an eclectic mix of artwork across a wide range of mediums and subject matter, with no set theme and plenty of surprises! Expect the unexpected… and prepare to be seriously impressed by what these creative local kids have dreamed up!
Bottlebrush will open with the Festival on Friday the 16th of April from 5:30pm and will continue through the entire Festival.

Stitches & Stories - Photos on Fabric
2026-04-19 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-20 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-21 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Doddlife Photography Studios, 8 King Street, Port Lincoln, SA, 5606

On the Road – Tumby Bay (Multiple Venues)
2026-04-19 12:00 - 20:00 | South Australia
A series of free, curated live performances in many locations bringing emerging and acclaimed guitarists, and vibrant arts experiences to communities across the Yorke and Eyre Peninsulas.

Adelaide Guitar Festival's On The Road - Tumby Bay
2026-04-19 12:00 - 20:00 | South Australia
On The Road is coming back to the Yorke and Eyre Peninsula this April!
Working with councils and organisations across the state, On the Road incorporates everything from workshops and performances to town-wide, family-friendly micro festivals.
The program aims to inspire, nurture and develop new local artists, while bringing world-class musicians and town-wide activations to regional locations to build confidence in hosting live events and generate economic benefit through the arts.

Picture This
2026-04-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Port Lincoln Brewing Co., 28 London Street, Port Lincoln, South Australia, 5606, Australia
Picture This
Ever wondered how an artist thinks?
Join us for an afternoon of visual storytelling, creative secrets, and interactive conversations!

Our Place, Our Future
2026-04-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Port Lincoln Foreshore, Tasman Terrace, Port Lincoln, 5606, Australia
Free and All-ages, Our Place, Our Future is a community-led film and multi-arts performance that is set to delight, entertain and enlighten audiences of all ages. Created by local artists, writers, filmmakers and musicians. Join us for a very special evening as we explore the culture and community between us and the ocean.
With the increasing social and environmental challenges posed by climate change and the algal bloom This project marks an important opportunity for the community to gather, connect and build resilience in the face of environmental disruption. The collaboration of artists, marine scientists, local industry and community voices will strengthen the understanding of ocean health and foster increased collective stewardship for both the Eyre Peninsula and South Australia’s future.
Funded by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal
This project was made possible by the Australian Government Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia

Pearls - A Mother's Wisdom Lost Then Found
2026-04-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Nautilus Theatre, 66 Tasman Terrace, Port Lincoln, 5606, Australia
In the search for a string of pearls, a daughter travels to her abandoned childhood home and a mother travels from Port Pirie to Paris without every leaving Australia. Family relics abound: ashtrays, a Princess Diana jigsaw, a commode used as a coffee table. Memories are ignited then questions. And still the pearls cannot be found. Family fractures deepn until finally a heartbreaking but healing truth is revealed. Combining theatre and storytelling this is a story that will make you laugh and cry then laugh again.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐ “This is live storytelling at its best.” Rachael Mead, InDaily️
Presented by Tracy Crisp, winner of The Spirit of the Fringe, Weekly best theatre and Frank Ford awards
Contains themes of grief and death.

Songwriters in the Round
2026-04-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Nautilus Theatre, 66 Tasman Terrace, Port Lincoln, 5606, Australia
A SALT Favourite returns. Curated by artisinal maestro, Peter the Greek. Enjoy a night of music and story-telling as three renowned musicians perform three original songs and tell the stories behind them.
Line-up soon to be announced, come for the music, stay for the stories and laughter.
Please note $2 booking fee.

Megafauna of the Great Southern Reef - A VR Experience
2026-04-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Nautilus Theatre, 66 Tasman Terrace, Port Lincoln, 5606, Australia
Megafauna of the Great Southern Reef – A VR Experience
Step into an unforgettable journey beneath the waves with our immersive VR experience, bringing the Great Southern Reef to life like never before!
Participants will embark on a breathtaking virtual dive, exploring stunning 360° footage of iconic marine life, including grey nurse sharks, humpback whales, eagle rays, dolphins, sea dragons, octopuses, blue devil fish, and more. This captivating experience is created by Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries (EMS) and renowned 360° underwater videographer and storyteller, Carl Charter.
Please note $2 booking fee per ticket

Stacker Rings Workshop
2026-04-22 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Nautilus Theatre, 66 Tasman Terrace, Port Lincoln, 5606, Australia
Create a set of three custom sterling silver stacker rings in this fun hands-on workshop. Silversmith Jasmine Swales will guide you through various techniques such as sawing, soldering, forming, texturing and polishing, to help you craft your own personal set of rings.
Please note $2 booking fee per ticket

Stitches & Stories - Photos on Fabric Opening
2026-04-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Doddlife Photography Studios, 8 King Street, Port Lincoln, SA, 5606
