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Adelaide CBD Theatres Host Live Performances Year-Round

Historic and established spaces in the city centre provide ongoing cultural experiences for audiences.

By Adelaide Cbd Culture Desk · Published 20 July 2026

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Adelaide Repertory Theatre presented The Man Who Came to Dinner with performances at 2:00pm and 7:30pm on July 18 2026 at its venue in the city.

Theatres in the Adelaide CBD continue to serve as central locations for live performances drawing local audiences. Multiple venues with documented histories and current programming support ongoing access to theatre and related events.

Adelaide Festival Centre

Adelaide Festival Centre on North Terrace was established in 1973 and functions as the state's primary arts hub. It houses Festival Theatre with seating for approximately 2,000 along with Dunstan Playhouse and Space Theatre. The centre hosts over one million visitors annually according to its listed details.

Her Majesty's Theatre

Her Majesty's Theatre at 58 Grote Street operates as a 1,500-seat heritage proscenium theatre. Originally opened as The New Tivoli in 1913 it received restoration to world-class status in 2020 and remains available for performances in the Adelaide CBD.

The Arts Theatre

The Arts Theatre at 53 Angas Street was built in 1963 by Adelaide Repertory Theatre. The intimate venue hosts theatre comedy and festivals and sits within walking distance of Rundle Mall providing convenient access for city centre visitors.

Queen's Theatre

Queen's Theatre located in Playhouse Lane and Gilles Arcade dates to 1841 and stands as the oldest surviving theatre on mainland Australia. Half of its original above-ground structure remains intact and contributes to the range of historic performance spaces available locally.

These venues collectively support a variety of theatre presentations including the recent Adelaide Repertory Theatre production. Audiences can consult the individual venue websites listed in the sources for current scheduling and ticket information.

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