The 2026 Shannons Adelaide Rally returns from 16–18 October, bringing one of the world's largest tarmac rallies back to the closed public roads of the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula and Adelaide CBD. With a field of 400-plus entrants, three days of racing and a festival atmosphere built around getting fans close to the action, it's one of the standout events on the South Australian motorsport calendar. Part of the rally's appeal is the sheer variety of machinery. The grid spans everything from purpose-built and modified competition cars and modern supercars to cherished classics and vintage tourers, competing across a range of categories. Headlining the 2026 field is one of the most talked-about rally cars in the world right now: the rally-homologated Porsche 911 Rally GT. Built on the 911 GT3 Cup car and competing in the FIA's R-GT category, the 992-generation Porsche has taken the European rally scene by storm since its 2025 debut. For spectators, the rally is designed to be experienced up close. Dedicated spectator zones are built into the competitive stages on each day of the event, while free, family-friendly community celebrations bring the cars right into the heart of the community.

SATURDAY: BRIDGEWATER LUNCH STOP: 11:15am Saturday October 17 See the whole rally field gathered at Bridgewater Oval at the Bridgewater Lunch Stop. Grab yourself a bite and a drink at The Bridgewater Inn, which is within walking distance from the vehicle regroup. Just five minutes from Stirling, Bridgewater is easily accessible and a great way to enjoy the rally with family and friends. WAIROA SPECIAL STAGE 2:55pm Saturday October 17 The Wairoa Special Stage is a popular addition to the Shannons Adelaide Rally, specially designed to allow convenient access for spectators to see the whole field in action. Running for one kilometre from Aldgate through the esses to Stirling, Wairoa offers exciting viewing positions along its length. Spectators can see the cars take off from Aldgate or enter the viewing area from the Stirling end of the stage, where the elevated area among the pines offers plenty of viewing positions. KING WILLIAM ROAD STREET PARTY (UNLEY) 4pm - 8pm Saturday October 17 The Adelaide Rally Street Party heads to King William Road for the first time in 2026. The popular free community switches from Gouger Street to King William Road in Unley on the evening of Saturday October 17. ​​The 400-plus rally field will be on display with a DJ and extended outdoor dining along the restaurant strip. The street party is held on King William Road between Arthur Street and Jasper Street. SUNDAY: STRATHALBYN LUNCH STOP & TOWN STAGE 10:40am - 3:20pm SUNDAY October 18 ​The Strathalbyn Lunch Stop and Town Stage debuted in the Shannons Adelaide Rally in 2023, proving a huge hit with the locals and visitors alike. ​The Shannons Adelaide Rally returns to Strathalbyn with double the excitement, with two runs through the town stage and a lunch stop. The stage starts on Catherine Street, turning onto Donald Street and Rankine Street before Sunter Street, crossing the St. Andrews Bridge before the stage finish. The Strathalbyn Lunch Stop is held adjacent to the Soldiers Memorial Garden. NORTH ADELAIDE FINALE 3pm - 6:45pm SUNDAY October 18 The Shannons Adelaide Rally heads to North Adelaide for the event’s finale and podium presentations - the North Adelaide Finale. The field will be on display along O’Connell Street and Tynte Street with entrants collecting their medals and the winners their trophies at the finishes’ arch and podium, which will be located on the corner of O’Connell Street and Tynte Street in front of Eighty Eight O'Connell.

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