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Discover the best of world cinema, classic films and events at The Mercury

Staff Writer — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:57:00 +0000

Looking to escape the ordinary and immerse yourself in world-class cinema and screen culture? The Mercury offers a range of screening programs and events, including Silverscreen during the day, Adelaide Cinematheque for movie lovers, and a new program of craft nights called Stitch ’n Screen. The Mercury’s Silverscreen program is your passport to a curated collection of contemporary gems, international festival favourites, and award-winning films, all in the heart of the city. Each week, Silverscreen transforms daytime moviegoing into a rich cultural experience. And here’s the best part: every Tuesday and Friday daytime screening comes with complimentary refreshments. That’s right:

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FIFTY+SA NEW ISSUE OUT NOW

Staff Writer — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0000

The season ahead FIFTY YEARS AGO, 10,000 people turned out to watch Don Dunstan arrive by horse and cart to open Rundle Mall, and champagne ran through the fountain. Half a century on, Adelaide still knows how to show up for the things that matter. This season is no exception. The regions are alive with food and wine, the city’s stages lit up with world-class performance, and May through July is when South Australia shows what it’s really made of. DO Adelaide Cabaret Festival4–21 June The biggest cabaret festival on the planet returns under new Artistic Director Reuben Kaye, with

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FIFTY+SA Mag: Issue 15

Staff Writer — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0000

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South Australia’s history festival what’s on 2026

Staff Writer — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:59:00 +0000

The history of John Martin’s Paul Flavel Join author Paul Flavel as he marks what would have been John Martin’s 160th year. He will share stories from his research, insights from creating his book, and reflections on the legacy of the iconic Adelaide department store. A nostalgic and engaging look back at a place many remember fondly. Wed 6 May, 11am – 12pmHetzel Lecture TheatreInstitute Building, State Library of South AustraliaCnr North Tce & Kintore Ave, Adelaide, SA, 5000Free Stories, Stories, Stories…! Narracoorte Homestead Do you like hearing stories about history? Do you like sharing stories about history? The history

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South Australia’s History Festival celebrates what connects us

Staff Writer — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:59:00 +0000

South Australia’s History Festival will return in May 2026 with the theme of Connections. With more than 550 events spanning 16 regions, the 2026 Festival celebrates the state’s history and the connections that bind us, thanks to its six Feature Programs – First Nations, Tasting History, From Many Places, Open Doors, Children and Family, and Rainbow Histories. Tours, talks, exhibitions, walks and workshops will invite audiences to explore multi-generational stories stretching across decades and millennia, continents, and Country. South Australians will discover the ties that shape our shared identity with events right across the state, from the threads that bind

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Dane Wilden on SA History Festival 2026: history is all around us

Liv Williams — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:58:00 +0000

South Australia’s History Festival is back for 2026, and this year, it’s asking us to look a little closer. We spoke with Festival Director Dane Wilden about connections, community and why the everyday stories matter most. The 2026 History Festival invites attendees to ‘unearth the extraordinary in the everyday,’ from community ties to movements that shaped South Australia. How do you bring these stories to life across tours, talks, exhibitions, and workshops? One of the great strengths of South Australia’s History Festival is that it’s not just centred on iconic figures and major events in the state’s history; it’s about

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Forty years of fine jewellery

Staff Writer — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:57:00 +0000

When Gerard and Pauline McCabe opened their doors in Adelaide Arcade on April 1, 1986, they were continuing a family tradition that had already been running for more than a century. Forty years on, the Adelaide institution has grown into one of Australia’s most respected jewellery houses, and the story behind it stretches back much further than four decades. The McCabe family’s connection to South Australian retail began in 1878, when Gerard’s great-great-grandfather Patrick operated McCabe Tailors on Hindley Street. Over the following century, the family trade evolved from tailoring to jewellery manufacturing and retail, with Gerard and Pauline carrying

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Let PK Entertain You

Paul Kitching — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:57:00 +0000

Paul Kitching – aka PK – from Fuller and PK Says HI has been out and about enough over his 50+ years to still have his finger on the pulse for the best things to see, do and enjoy in our excellent state. While we all know life starts at 50, we also know what we like, right?! And yes, we are choosy about how we dedicate our precious spare time. With lots on offer, PK reckons these gems are all ‘too good now’ worthy… Jeff Goldblum + The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra Sat May 2Festival Theatre Of course the inimitable

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SA artist wins Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize

Staff Writer — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:57:00 +0000

An immensely topical and hauntingly beautiful porcelain artwork by Adelaide artist Deb McKay has been named winner of the South Australian Museum’s 2026 Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize. The piece, titled The Ghosts of our Coastal Water, emphasises the devastation South Australia’s ongoing algal bloom has had on the coastal marine ecosystem. Reflecting on the disturbing aftermath of environmental collapse, Deb says the work “had to be green, and it had to represent the ghost-like creatures that had died.” Kat Parker from Shepparton in Victoria won the Emerging Artists’ Prize for her piece Discarded (Christmas Island Pipistrelle), a hanging life-size

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Illuminate Adelaide 2026 lights up winter with art, music and immersive experiences

Staff Writer — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:56:22 +0000

Adelaide’s winter calendar comes alive once again as Illuminate Adelaide returns from 1–19 July 2026, transforming the city into a vibrant playground of light, art, music and technology. With more than 100 experiences across the program, including 11 world premieres and 11 Adelaide exclusives, the 2026 festival invites audiences to explore the city in new and unexpected ways. From large-scale interactive installations to intimate performances and immersive dining, Illuminate continues to redefine winter in South Australia. A major highlight this year is the Australian debut of Augmented Games by global creative studio Moment Factory. Taking over the Ridley Centre at

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