Adelaide festival's pop-up nightspot Lola's Pergola emerged on the banks of the Torrens in the city centre almost two weeks ago. With degustation dinners from top Australian chefs and DJs playing late into the night, photographer Alicia Canter enjoyed some evenings down by the river
DJ Harvey opens the pop-up club on Friday 28 FebruaryPhotograph: Alicia Canter for the GuardianChloe Richardson and Molly Gifford, both 21 and from Adelaide, enjoy the musicPhotograph: Alicia Canter for the GuardianPeople queue at the entrance to Lola'sPhotograph: Alicia Canter for the GuardianBlogger and cassette enthusiast Brian Shimkovitz, aka Awesome Tapes From Africa, on stagePhotograph: Alicia Canter for the GuardianRestaurateur and wine producer Justin Lane stands with a barrel of wine at at Lola's. He has been producing Lola’s own vintage, asking guests to help sort and crush the grapes. The wine will be ready to drink at the end of the festivalPhotograph: Alicia Canter for the GuardianBrian Shimkovitz, aka Awesome Tapes From AfricaPhotograph: Alicia Canter for the GuardianEric the Falcon on stage on Sunday eveningPhotograph: Alicia Canter for the GuardianChefs prepare the Appetite for Excellence degustation dinner, where seasonal produce from Adelaide Farmers Market created the ultimate BBQPhotograph: Alicia Canter for the GuardianThe dinner takes place in an outdoor area on the banks of the river TorrensPhotograph: Alicia Canter for the GuardianSpit-roasted lamb with saltbush, part of the ultimate BBQ menuPhotograph: Alicia Canter for the GuardianMaxwell Mason, the host of the First Fruit Dinners speaks to guestsPhotograph: Alicia Canter for the GuardianDessert is served, consisting of raspberries, figs, Sherpa milk curd, bee sperm, charcoal and honeycombPhotograph: Alicia Canter for the GuardianHappy people chat after their mealPhotograph: Alicia Canter for the GuardianChefs for the evening's dinner: Chloe Proud from Ethos in Hobart, James Viles from Biota Dining in Bowral, Jake Davey from Est in Sydney and Sonia Bandera from Rockpool in MelbournePhotograph: Alicia Canter for the GuardianAn overview of the diners at the First Fruit DinnerPhotograph: Alicia Canter for the GuardianKelsey and Jamali from Adelaide dance to TrunkFunk Sound SystemPhotograph: Alicia Canter for the GuardianTrunkFunk Sound System play live percussionPhotograph: Alicia Canter for the GuardianJane Goossens, Danielle Hodson and Tessa Murray, all from Adelaide, enjoy Sunday night at Lola'sPhotograph: Alicia Canter for the Guardian