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7—22 Jun '24
7—22 Jun '24
12—29 Sep '24
12—29 Sep '24
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Take a Peek into Adelaide Festival Centre’s Performing Arts Collection
Take a peek into Adelaide Festival Centre’s Performing Arts Collection as it celebrates its 45th anniversary this month. The first of its kind in Australia, the Performing Arts Collection was established in 1979 by Premier Don Dunstan.
Reliving No Fixed Address at Her Majesty's Theatre
In October 2023, the iconic South Australian First Nations band, No Fixed Address played to a rapturous house at Her Majesty’s Theatre.
What's on this June
Ditch the winter chills and immerse yourself in a world of entertainment at Adelaide Festival Centre.
Upcoming shows from our Home Companies
Adelaide Festival Centre is home to the performing arts in South Australia and we are proud to showcase works from our Home Companies.
The First 50 Podcast — Episode 12: Jo Peoples & Helen Trepa
In episode 12, Jo Peoples and Helen Trepa from our Exhibition and Collections team chat to host Libby O'Donovan about the Performing Arts Collection.
The First 50 Podcast — Episode 11: Matt Gilbertson
In episode 11, Matt Gilbertson chats to host Libby O'Donovan about the inspiration behind his alter-ego 'Hans'.
The First 50 Podcast — Episode 10: Eddie Perfect
In episode 10, Eddie Perfect chats to host Libby O'Donovan about his affinity with Adelaide Festival Centre and his experience as a former Artistic Director of Adelaide Cabaret Festival.
The First 50 Podcast — Episode 9: Annette Shun Wah
In episode 9 of The First 50, host Libby O'Donovan talks to OzAsia Festival Artistic Director, Annette Shun Wah.
Foundation Impact Stories: Songlines 2022 Reconciliation Generation
Alberton Primary School took part in centrED's Songlines program. Students spend a day working with First Nations songwriters to get a greater understanding of their culture.
Watch now: The Long Walk
OzAsia Festival 2022 - on demand: A drone, three dancers, and a musician all come together in a spectacular live filmmaking performance.
The Backstage Sessions 2022 – George & Noriko
Bluegrass country meets shamisen (Japanese banjo) in a unique, high-energy music blend.
The Backstage Sessions 2020 - The Tom Kneebone Trio
Tom Kneebone is a touring session musician with a guitar style steeped in pushing the boundaries of Jazz, Blues, and Folk music. Joined by Kyrie Anderson on drums and Dylan Paul on the double-bass.
Acknowledgement
Adelaide Festival Centre is located on Kaurna Yarta. We respect First Nations people around Australia and acknowledge the Kaurna people as the traditional custodians of the Adelaide Plains.
We honour their spiritual relationship with their country and we do so in the spirit of reconciliation.
Artwork by Karen Briggs (Yorta Yorta)