Adelaide Festival Centre

Adelaide Festival Centre is Australia's first multi-purpose arts centre, opened in 1973 on King William Road beside the River Torrens. Home to the Festival Theatre, Dunstan Playhouse and Space Theatre, it hosts opera, ballet, orchestral concerts, theatre and major festivals including Adelaide Festival, OzAsia Festival and Adelaide Cabaret Festival throughout the year. Its twin white geometric domes are one of Adelaide's most photographed landmarks.

Toms Court Hotel is a short walk or tram ride from the Festival Centre, making it an easy base for a night at the theatre or a festival season stay. Guests can walk down King William Street, or take the tram directly to the Festival Centre stop, without needing a car or rideshare.

Beyond the main stages, the Centre sits within the Riverbank Precinct alongside Elder Park and the River Torrens, making it easy to combine a show with a riverside walk or dinner nearby. For guests staying at Toms Court Hotel, it is one of the most accessible cultural landmarks in Adelaide, day or night.

What To Experience

Catch A Live Performance

See everything from musicals, theatre and comedy to dance, opera, concerts and major touring productions across Adelaide Festival Centre’s venues.

Explore Artspace

Discover exhibitions and contemporary visual art at Artspace, located within the Festival Centre precinct

Walk the Riverbank Precinct

Take a stroll along the River Torrens, through Elder Park and around Festival Plaza, with some of Adelaide’s most recognisable city views along the way.

Make A Night of It

Enjoy a drink or bite to eat around Festival Plaza before or after a show, with bars and dining options located throughout the precinct.

 

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