Upcoming concerts in Adelaide 2024

About Adelaide

MUSIC

Adelaide is the capital of South Australia and pulsates with a diverse music scene. The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, performing at the Adelaide Town Hall, enchants audiences with classical and contemporary performances. Adelaide's music festivals and events, including WOMADelaide and the Adelaide Guitar Festival, transform the city into a global stage. Adelaide has also an emerging alternative music community, bands like The Superjesus and The Mark of Cain have originated from Adelaide.

CULTURE

The Art Gallery of South Australia, housed in a Victorian building, showcases a collection of Australian, European, and Asian artworks, inviting visitors to explore diverse artistic expressions. The Adelaide Festival Centre, overlooking the Torrens River, hosts theater productions, dance performances, and musicals. Adelaide's East End, a hub of creativity, features galleries, boutiques, and cafes, where local artists and designers showcase their talents. The Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute, Australia's oldest indigenous-owned and managed arts center, preserves and promotes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, providing insights into Australia's rich indigenous heritage.

HISTORY

Adelaide's history unfolds in its heritage-listed buildings and colonial charm. The Adelaide Oval is a sports ground with a history dating back to the 1870s. The South Australian Museum, established in 1856, showcases the natural and cultural heritage of the region, from ancient fossils to Aboriginal artifacts. The Migration Museum, located in a former 19th-century market building, tells the stories of immigrants who have shaped Adelaide's cultural diversity. Adelaide's North Terrace, adorned with historical institutions like the State Library of South Australia and the South Australian Museum, invites visitors to stroll through time.