For more than 55 years Adelaide Festival audiences have delighted in an outstanding mix of internationally acclaimed theatre productions, an eclectic array of world-class musicians, breathtaking dance pieces, renowned writers and striking visual arts displays. Enjoyed amid warm March days and starry nights, Adelaide Festival’s celebration of creative excellence makes for an event of truly epic proportions.


Artistic Director: Ruth Mackenzie CBE

Chief Executive: Kath M Mainland CBE

2023: 3—19 March

2022: 4—20 March

2021: 26 February—14 March