90 Days of Summer Vibes
Published on 28 November 2025
The City of Onkaparinga’s annual Encore activation program is back – serving up a diverse range of beachside pop-up entertainment from November until the end of summer.
Five offerings are happening across Christies Beach, Port Noarlunga and Aldinga Beach, including old favourites and 3 brand-new hospitality and lifestyle experiences, offering everything from markets, beachside clubs and bars, to yoga, live music and local music.
Xanthos Hatzimihail, host of new Kohko Greek Island Beach Bar at Aldinga Beach, says the pop-up will serve a slice of the Mediterranean on the south coast including food, drinks, live music and shaded seaside seating.
“Kohko’s waterfront venue is bringing that classic blue-and-white nautical nostalgia to your sunset afternoons, complete with sun lounges and uninterrupted views of the spectacular sandy coastline,” he says.
“It will showcase signature mocktails and mojitos, celebrate local wines, feature beach club classics and refreshing Greek island meze, paired with curated events and live music every weekend.”
Mike Hooper, host of the new Port Noarlunga Reef Shack, said they were excited to bring something a bit different to the beach this summer.
“The Porties Reef Shack will be by the jetty and serving cold drinks and fresh coconuts until the start of March,” he said.
“I was part of the team that helped bring the Moseley Beach Club to Glenelg and we’re looking to bring a more laid-back offering down to Porties with a Caribbean twist.
“The council have been a great partner to help get us to this point, and we can’t wait to start trading and having some fun down there. There will be live music, and we’re working on some interesting events and collabs.”
Check out the list of events below and start plugging them into your summer calendar or head to valeandcoast.com.au/encore for more details.
Christies Beach Twilight Markets
When: 7 November to 27 February, fortnightly on Fridays, 5–9pm
Where: Rotary Park, Christies Beach
A summer favourite, the Christies Beach Twilight Markets feature stalls, kids’ amusements and food options with a community vibe and million-dollar seaside sunsets.
The SandBAR
When: 4 December to 1 March, Thursdays (3–9pm), Fridays and Saturdays (12–11:30pm), Sundays (12–9:30pm), extended hours 22 December to 1 January and 26 January
Where: Corner Beach Road and The Esplanade, Christies Beach
Back by popular demand, the SandBAR offers sunsets, coastal views, live music and local food and drinks in a relaxed beachfront setting.
Kohko Greek Island Beach Bar
When: 11 December to 8 February, Thursdays and Fridays (4–10pm), Saturdays and Sundays (12–10:30pm), extended hours 29, 30, 31 December and 26 January
Where: Norman Road, Aldinga Beach
This new Greek-inspired beach bar will be pumping with live music, food and shaded seaside seating.
The Port Noarlunga Reef Shack
When: 12 December to 1 March, daily 11am to 10pm, New Year’s Eve until 12:30am
Where: Adjacent to Port Noarlunga jetty
A new relaxed beachside club, the Port Noarlunga Reef Shack will serve cocktails in coconuts alongside live music and food, plus sunset yoga and wellness sessions.
Salt Yoga on the Green
When: 26 December to 4 January, Sunday to Friday (8–9am), Saturday (9:30–10:30am)
Where: Lawn area, Esplanade, Christies Beach (north of the Christies Beach Surf Life Saving Club)
Start your day with these new yoga and mindfulness sessions by the sea! Open to locals and visitors looking to move, breathe and unwind outdoors.