The delivery of Adelaide Cinematheque at the Mercury keeps alive faith in cinema as a cultural screen capable of rewarding filmmakers that take risks. It also builds audiences able to appreciate work with complex historical contexts. The MRC is able to efficiently link production with exhibition through its support of filmmaking initiatives (such as the … Read more
The Festival Theatre reopens this weekend with two new entrance areas featuring reinstated significant artworks. The venue will be hosting a series of live performances and entertainment as well as a dramatic light show. Pick your team, dress in your club colours and head to the Adelaide Oval to watch a game of Australian Rules … Read more
South Australia has a burgeoning reputation as the ultimate culinary destination. Here, chefs blaze a trail in restaurants and vineyards dot the countryside. Explore the Barossa Valley on winery tours that run from stone cottages to state-of-the-art contemporary buildings. Guests can taste vintage Tawny at Seppeltsfield and dine at Star of Greece, set in a … Read more
The arts world brims with literary festivals, big and small. They stir a bubbling pot of writers, agents, publishers and readers, seasoning to taste. Mostly free sessions, many of them live-streamed on the internet and screened in libraries afterward, give audiences an opportunity to meet and question authors. Exuberant writers often bounce on stage, shake … Read more
From culinary showcases to world-class sporting events, Adelaide is home to a range of festival experiences. Here are a few of the most epic festivals in Adelaide that should be on your itinerary. Spring and fall are the best times to visit Adelaide. With hot summers and mild winters, it’s ideal for outdoor activities. 1. … Read more
For all you music lovers out there, here are some of the best live music venues in Adelaide. They are a must-visit for anyone looking to experience the city’s vibrant music scene. Located in the heart of Adelaide, Hindley Street Music Hall is the new kid on the block. The multi-story venue opened in 2022 … Read more
The Garden Melodies at Conifer Lawn in the Adelaide Botanic Garden interweaves local performers’ music with sounds of nature and birds. Kids and adults alike will enjoy this fusion of sounds. Disney’s beloved Winnie the Pooh characters take to the stage in this fresh, enchanting stage adaptation. Featuring the Sherman Brothers’ classic Grammy-winning songs. Thebby … Read more
A common saying is “East is East and West is West and never the twain shall meet.” But, the fact that this is even an idiom says a lot about our fractious relationship with the world around us. Fusion cuisine calls for passionate experimentation, but also a thorough understanding of which ingredients pair best with … Read more
The Adelaide Jazz Festival is a weekend-long program leading up to UNESCO International Jazz Day. Featuring a broad range of genres across city venues, this event is sure to delight and inspire audiences. ER@SER DESCRIPTION, a genre-blending Australian trio, opened the show with a sultry Latin American groove. Their songs were full of evocative imagery … Read more
Presented by Fresh International, the Adelaide International Youth Film Festival is a hugely significant event and a wonderful jumping off point for young creators. This year’s festival included a sweet mix of features and shorts that addressed diverse topics from aging to children’s first confrontations with loss and death. Standouts included a black comedy of … Read more