[ September 20, 2016; ]
The Next Step – Wild Rhythm Tour hits Australia
The cast of Disney Channel/ABC 3 and Temple Street’s hit series The Next Step are showing the world everything they’re made of, announcing that The Next Step – Wild Rhythm Tour will tour Australia and New Zealand for the first time ever during the September school holidays on […]
[ August 20, 2016; 10:00 am; 12:00 pm; ]
One of Australia’s best known and most loved children’s songwriters, Peter Combe joins the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra to play some of his best known songs … and some newer ones as well.
Hear the tale of Mr Clicketty Cane who plays his silly game and asks everyone to wash their face in orange juice; Jack and […]
[ June 23, 2016; 6:00 pm; June 25, 2016; ]
Who is your hero? What makes a hero? Does the hero lie in you? Come on this fun, musical journey and discover some Heroes!
Join marathon-running pianist Olivia, songstress Michelle, and photographer Keturah, as they take you on an inspiring and fun musical journey exploring these questions.
Support the Little Heroes Foundation raise funds
Proceeds from this playful […]
[ June 5, 2016; 3:00 pm; ]
Young Adelaide Voices farewell concert
Young Adelaide Voices are putting on a farewell fundraising concert prior to departing on their European Tour in June. This is your opportunity to hear their full repertoire before they go.
After standing ovations and fabulous reviews following the recent Ngeringa 24 Concert Series – you won’t be disappointed!
tickets: adult $25 | concession/student $20
onsite […]
[ May 17, 2016 10:00 pm to May 29, 2016 11:00 pm. ]
WIN Tickets to join the Adelaide Youth Sinfonia in an interactive concert.
Dance, sing and mix it up with the Adelaide Youth Sinfonia in an interactive 50-minute concert for children aged one to four. Hosted by the Adelaide Youth Orchestra at the Grainger Studio on Sunday 5th June, Orchestra Play Time features short pieces of orchestral […]
[ August 27, 2016; 1:00 pm; 3:00 pm; ]
Be inspired by the music of the Young Adelaide Voices Choir at the Adelaide Festival Centre.
Join the choristers of Young Adelaide Voices on the back of their June/July 2016 European tour with Heartland, a vocal journey through the heart of Australian music. Collaborative, interactive, evocative, transfixing and atmospheric, we will imagine the Australian bush in […]
[ May 21, 2016; 8:00 pm; ]
The Adelaide Wind Orchestra presents a night of magical tales, Saturday 21 May at Concordia College.
Come and hear the Adelaide Wind Orchestra bring magical stories of The Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen and Aesop come to life.
This majestic concert will bring all your childhood fables to life through music including:
Rumpelstilzchen
Pied Piper of Hamelin
Ugly Duckling
Tortoise and the Hare
Lion […]
[ June 5, 2016; 10:30 am to 11:30 am. ]
Come and join the Adelaide Youth Sinfonia in an interactive concert.
Dance, sing and mix it up with the Adelaide Youth Sinfonia in an interactive 50-minute concert for children aged one to four. Hosted by the Adelaide Youth Orchestra at the Grainger Studio on Sunday 5th June, Orchestra Play Time features short pieces of orchestral music led by […]
[ June 24, 2016; 7:00 pm; June 25, 2016; 5:00 pm; June 26, 2016; 2:00 pm; July 1, 2016; 7:00 pm; July 2, 2016; 5:00 pm; July 3, 2016; 2:00 pm; ]
The Hills Youth Theatre’s 30th anniversary celebrations continue with their June production, James and the Giant Peach. Based on the Roald Dahl classic, this show promises enormous fun, huge laughs, great puppets, epic magic and one giant peach. Kids can come dressed as their favourite story book character for a walk on stage!
After his parents are […]
[ July 14, 2016 12:00 pm to July 17, 2016 12:00 pm. ]
Gazillion Bubble Show starring Melody Yang to create a magical bubble wonderland at Adelaide Festival Centre.
Get ready for the Adelaide premiere of bubble mania as the Festival Theatre is transformed into a magical bubble land from 14 – 17 July 2016.
The Gazillion Bubble Show is an unbelievabubble extravaganza for everyone, unlike anything you have ever […]
[ August 20, 2016; 11:00 am to 11:50 am. 1:00 pm to 1:50 pm. ]
Kids Just Wanna Have Fun – Back to the 80s by The Dress Up Box.
Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre.
Parents/care-givers: did you wear acid wash denim, ra-ra skirts or legwarmers back in the day? Remember songs like ‘Oh Mickey’, ‘Jessie’s Girl’ or ‘The Final Countdown’?
Then this show is for you (and your kids!). In this fun musical […]
[ July 30, 2016; 11:00 am; 1:00 pm; ]
Spike By Little Wing Puppets.
Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre.
Combining shadow puppetry and physical comedy, this is the story of a baby echidna named “Spike”, who is stolen from his nest and hatches from his egg far away from home.
A young girl befriends him as she plays alone in the bush, trying to escape bullies. He has […]
[ August 13, 2016; 11:00 am; 1:00 pm; ]
My Family is Weirder Than Your Family by Josh Earl.
Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre
Do you ever feel like you’re the only normal one in your family? That everyone else that shares a last name or a roof with you is just a little bit crazy? Well rest assured that Josh Earl feels your pain! Award-winning comedian […]
[ August 6, 2016; 1:00 pm; ]
Olé Flamenco Fun for Kids by Studio Flamenco.
Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre.
Stamp your feet and clap your hands with Farida the Flamenco Fairy and friends!
Join Zoe Velez (flamenco singer and dancer extraordinaire and former Spanish Wiggle) and Studio Flamenco (as seen at WOMADelaide and the Adelaide International Guitar Festival) as they take you on an interactive […]
[ June 25, 2016; 11:00 am; ]
The Doogans by Bamboozled Productions.
Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre.
Sassy cigar box queen Pandora Pink joins forces with comic juggling genius Mr Spin to make their latest hit show The Doogans. It is a marvellous tribute to the classic vaudevillian greats of the 20th Century.
The show has a dynamic pace, mixed up with quirky improvised chitchat, rock’n’roll dancing and […]
[ July 2, 2016; 11:00 am to 11:50 am. ]
The Good Morning Kids Show: Woody’s World.
Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre.
Woody’s World: where alley-cats sing and dance, mice invite you in for a cup of tea and farm animals gather for a bush dance.
The Good Morning Kids Show is a musical and theatrical treat not to be missed!
Beloved friends Herc the Alley-Cat and Ralph the Tiger Snake […]
[ July 14, 2016; 11:00 am; ]
Sarah Jones: Catch The Reading Bug by Nexus Arts.
Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre.
Join Australia’s favourite ventriloquist Sarah Jones and her host of puppet pals in an adventure combining ventriloquism, magic and plenty of audience participation.
Meet Sarah’s funny talking puppet friends Eric the Spelling Bee, Lily the library book eating Lady Bug and Gus the Snail who’s […]
[ May 18, 2017 to May 27, 2017. ]
DreamBIG Children’s Festival 2017
The 2017 DreamBIG Children’s Festival is bursting with shows, events, activities, workshops and more that promise to entertain and inspire as well as educate and motivate young South Australian minds.
The Festival runs from 18 to 27 May 2017, and kicks off with a spectacular opening event that is fast becoming a festival […]
[ April 19, 2016 to April 23, 2016. ]
The Moon’s a Balloon by Patch Theatre | Something on Saturday
Review by Cath Leo
The Moon’s A Balloon is a truly unique theatre experience aimed at 3 to 8 year olds, created by Patch Theatre and being shown at the Adelaide Festival Centre. No words, only music, and two performers interacting with balloons in a variety […]
[ June 21, 2016; 7:30 pm; ]
AdYO is celebrating the 150th anniversary of Adelaide Town Hall with historic gala concert
Adelaide’s most talented young musicians will pay tribute to one of the city’s most iconic buildings in June when Adelaide Youth Orchestra celebrates the 150th anniversary of Adelaide Town Hall with its second Maestro Series concert.
In a special emulation of the official opening […]
[ May 26, 2016 3:00 pm to May 31, 2016 3:00 pm. ]
From the first yearning bars of Tchaikovsky’s score, Swan Lake beckons you to another world.
With its bewitched Swan Queen, doomed Prince, glittering villainess and drifts of white tutus, this is the ultimate night at the ballet.
Stephen Baynes’ traditional production, commissioned in 2012 for The Australian Ballet’s 50th anniversary, combines grand scale and psychological intimacy. His lost, […]
[ July 6, 2016 to July 9, 2016. ]
South Australia is proud to host the 2016 National Calisthenic Championships at the prestigious Adelaide Festival Theatre.
Competitors from QLD, NSW, WA, ACT & SA will compete in Graceful, Solo, Duo and Team Competitions! This is a calisthenics event not to be missed!
2016 Rotational Items are:
Sub-Juniors – March, Free Exercises, Clubs, Aesthetic, Calisthenic Revue
Juniors – March […]
[ October 11, 2016 to October 30, 2016. ]
World Premier of Rumpelstiltskin based on the tales by the Brothers Grimm
Spinning straw into gold is a party trick that will take you far. It can buy you a big house full of beautiful things, a wardrobe of designer clothes and a life of total luxury. But money, as they say, can’t buy you …
Two […]
[ December 1, 2016 to December 18, 2016. ]
This spectacular show is packed full of the charm, romance, comedy and Tinseltown glamour of one of the world’s best-loved movies.
It tells the story of the first Hollywood musical, when the silver screen found its voice and left silent movies – and some of its stars – behind.
As well as glorious songs including ‘Good Morning’, […]
[ April 15, 2016; 2:00 pm; 8:00 pm; April 16, 2016; 2:00 pm; 8:00 pm; ]
Northern Light Theatre Company is very excited to be bringing the classic tale of magic, princes and lost slippers to audiences in April 2016. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella captures all of the charm of the original with a beautiful score and wonderful characters.
The show is headed by a young, but knowledgeable, production team including Lauren […]
[ April 27, 2016; 10:00 am; ]
This promenade style show takes the audience with Alice on a walk through the grounds of Carrick Hill.
Characters from the story interact with Alice and the audience on this journey. The show is moving around, so you will not need chairs or rugs during the show. The path taken is stroller friendly.
If the weather looks […]
[ June 18, 2016; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ]
Ali McGregor’s Jazzamatazz Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre.
The insanely talented co-artistic director of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival (and mother of toddlers) Ali McGregor, returns to Something on Saturday with her popular ARIA-nominated hour of jazzy beats and early 90s references to get your kids singing and prancing, twisting and dancing. Parents and carers can either join […]
[ May 21, 2016; 6:00 pm; ]
The Carpe idiotus Fun Show by Water Closet Production presented by Adelaide Festival Centre.
Carpe Idiotus brings together a visual feast and heap of fun songs in a zany, crazy production full of visual theatre, crazy songs and sketch comedy that will leave you totally gobsmacked!
Hilarious and bizarre, you’ll see a giant silver slinky monster that is […]
[ April 9, 2016; 6:30 pm; ]
The Amazing Drumming Monkeys are back in town, and the show is free for all!
Head to the Adelaide German Club on Sat 9 April from 6:30-7:30pm for a free show of Bongo and Kongo, the Amazing Drumming Monkeys. The kids will love it!
Hang around for something to eat at the Club, and join Adelaide’s Bavarian […]
[ June 11, 2016; 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. ]
The Composer is Dead.
Starring Frank Woodley with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.
Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre and Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.
By Nathaniel Stookey with text by Lemony Snicket
Uh oh, there’s dreadful news from the concert hall: the composer is dead!
Meet the orchestra, solve the mystery and have a good laugh in this engaging introduction to classical music.
Our […]
