Entertainment
Adelaide Theatres
Adelaide Festival Centre
King William Road, Adelaide 8216 8600
Includes Festival Theatre, Dunstan Playhouse, Space Theatre and The Artspace.
Arts Theatre
53 Angas St, Adelaide 8221 5644
Bakehouse Theatre
255 Angas Street, Adelaide 8227 0505
Her Majesty’s Theatre
58 Grote Street, Adelaide 8216 8600
Nexus Multicultural Arts Centre
Entertainment in Adelaide
Adelaide Festival Centre
This huge entertainment complex houses six venues and is situated on the sloping banks of the Torrens River in the heart of Adelaide.
The Festival Theatre seats 2000 and is the largest arch theatre in Adelaide
The Dunston Playhouse is a more intimate venue and seats 620 over two levels and is the base for State Theatre productions
The Space Theatre is a versatile studio with no traditional stage or seating and is often used as a theatre in the round showcasing music, plays and caberet performances
The Amphitheatre is an outdoor venue that seats 600 and is used for community events and outdoor concerts
Her Majesty's Theatre was built in 1913 and previous known as the Tivoli, it seats 1009 and has been host to popular theatre and musical productions
The Artspace is the festival centres gallery and exhibition space, it hosts a variety of exhibitions, performances and plays hosts to the regular Sunday Spectrum shows. King William Road, Adelaide ( 08 8216 8600).
Casino
The impressive 1929 Railway Buildings now house the Skycity Casino, Adelaide's only casino located in the heart of the CBD.
The casino offers 90 gaming tables and over 950 Pokie machines. There are eight bars and restaurants to choose from, some trendy and funky; and some classy and traditional.
Live entertainment can be found most evenings in the Balcony Bar or Loco. North Terrace, Adelaide (08 8212 2811).
Hindley Street
A number of cafes, restaurants, pubs, nightclubs and cinemas can be found in this popular street in the CBD. At night time it turns into the number one destination for energetic party goers. Hindley Street, Adelaide
South Australia - Adelaide Events and Festivals
January
- Jacob's Creek Tour Down Under - over 200 cyclists take part. This week long event includes six races and numerous parties
February
- Big Day Out - music festival with thousands of fans trying to catch their favourite acts
- Carnival in Adelaide - a celebration of Italian food and lifestyle, featuring a lively parade along King William Street. Highlights include live musicians, a fashion show, rave party and traditional arts and crafts exhibits