Performing Arts
2026 season announcements: our rolling guide to the performing arts
Orchestras, recital centres, theatre companies and more: we're compiling a list of 2026 season announcements, to be updated regularly, for…
Adelaide Oval to host exclusive performances of Franco Zeffirelli’s Aida in 2026
The late Franco Zeffirelli's arena production of Verdi’s Egyptian-set opera Aida will be performed in Adelaide.
Back to the Future: The Musical set for 2025 Sydney premiere
Everything you need to know about the Olivier Award-winning musical, which is based on the 1985 film starring Michael J…
O,D,E review: Sage J Harlow's experimental opera about Orpheus & Eurydice thrills
O,D,E, based on the Ancient Greek story of Orpheus and Eurydice, is a treat for the soul.
The Magic Flute review: a first-of-its-kind opera collaboration in Adelaide
State Opera South Australia’s The Magic Flute is opera for our times.
Best opportunities, grants and awards for creatives: 1-7 September 2025
Drawing prize open for entries, grants available for festival ideas that celebrate older people’s creativity and more opportunities.
Speaking in Tongues review: Bovell's script comes alive in Black Swan's hands
Speaking in Tongues by Black Swan somehow manages to be funny, serious, flippant and profound.
Ryoji Ikeda review: 2025 Now or Never’s spirit captured in this sonic-visual masterpiece
Blinding light and digitally synthesised ‘noise’ rattle the body and open a portal to another universe.
2026 Adelaide Festival reveals its first two productions
Fearless French actor Isabelle Huppert and acclaimed early music specialists Ensemble Pygmalion will perform exclusively at the 2026 Adelaide Festival.
Concert pianist – so you want my arts job?
Alexander Gavrylyuk is an internationally acclaimed concert pianist. How does he manage his busy career?