Adelaide Festival Centre, Cultural entertainment complex in Adelaide, Australia
The Adelaide Festival Centre is a modern theatre building housing multiple performance spaces for different art forms. The Dunstan Playhouse serves as one of the main stages, regularly showcasing dramatic and musical productions throughout the year.
The building opened in 1973 and was the first major performing arts centre of its kind built in Australia after the Sydney Opera House. This pioneering role continues to shape its standing as a key venue for the nation's arts scene.
The centre works directly with the Kaurna people, the original inhabitants of this land, through ongoing collaboration and programming. Visitors encounter this relationship woven into events and performances throughout the year.
The centre offers parking and dedicated drop-off zones for people with disabilities, with assistance animals welcome in all theatre spaces. Allow extra time to navigate the different areas, and check current conditions before your visit.
Digital artworks are displayed on screens along King William Road, bringing contemporary media art into the public space outside. This outdoor program connects the indoor performances with the surrounding urban environment.
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