What’s On in Adelaide

Double Emmy® Award-winning Irish sensation The Shamrocks – the world's number one traditional Irish show – is set to transform Gluttony’s The Virago into an unforgettable night of Irish song.

Experience China before Communism. When the curtain rises, you’ll step into a realm of celestial wonder. Shen Yun – the beauty of divine beings dancing – takes you on an extraordinary journey through 5000 years of China’s magnificent culture. Celestial beauty, ancient wisdom, timeless legends, and vibrant ethnic traditions come alive through classical Chinese dance, a live East–West orchestra, exquisite costumes, and immersive moving backdrops that carry you to another world. Each scene unfolds like a vivid painting, filled with breathtaking colour, clarity, and emotion. Revisit a time when scholars and artists sought harmony with the Tao, and when divine beings

Direct from Italy’s Arena di Verona, Franco Zeffirelli’s spectacular production of Verdi’s AIDA makes its historic international will now debut at Adelaide Oval on 27 & 28 February 2027. Featuring over 600 performers, including opera legends Jonas Kaufmann, Angel Blue, Elīna Garanča and more, this once-in-a-generation event delivers breathtaking music, monumental sets, and Zeffirelli’s cinematic vision. Experience the full grandeur of ancient Egypt brought to life under the stars in a truly unmissable cultural milestone. Exclusive to Australia, and exclusive to Adelaide. AIDA will be staged in unprecedented scale, featuring over 400 internationally acclaimed cast and 300 local crew, making