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2 November 2026

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Korn frontman Jonathan Davis singing live in a red tracksuit on stage during a concert.

2 November 2026Festivals

Korn, Bad Omens, Pierce the Veil & Blink-182 Headline Welcome to Rockville 2027 Lineup

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2 November 2026Tours

The Lottery Winners Announce 2027 Australian & New Zealand Tour

Promotional portrait of Australian heavy metal band Thornhill posing together in dramatic low light.

2 November 2026Festivals

Thornhill Headline New Melbourne Festival Surfs Up!

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2 November 2026Tours

Chiodos Cancel 'All's Well That Ends Well' 20th Anniversary Australian Tour

Singer-songwriter Bess Atwell running down a street at night wearing a red coat under dramatic blue lighting.

2 November 2026New Music

Bess Atwell Announces New Album 'Cut A Figure'

Jakob Dylan of rock band The Wallflowers wearing a leather jacket while sitting in the back seat of a car.

2 November 2026Tours

The Wallflowers Cancel Adelaide & Brisbane Shows

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Black and white portrait of noise rock duo Party Dozen with saxophonist Kirsty Tickle in front and drummer Jonathan Boulet behind.

7:30pm | 5 November 2026

Party Dozen

Rock

Ed Castle

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8pm | 4 November 2026

5 Seconds of Summer

Pop

Adelaide Entertainment Centre

4pm | 2 November 2026

James Caley

Acoustic

Marion Hotel

Tickets TBA

6:30pm | 2 November 2026

COMA: Darcy Gilkerson Quintet (Mel) // Bright Phantoms (Mel)

Jazz

The Wheatsheaf Hotel

8:30pm | 2 November 2026

Billy Bobs BBQ Jam

Multi

Grace Emily Hotel

Tickets TBA

3pm | 3 November 2026

Pina & Co. Duo – Melbourne Cup Afterparty in The Garden

Various

Marion Hotel

Tickets TBA

News

Luke Steele of Empire of the Sun in an ornate red and gold robe with an avant-garde headpiece and long fingernail extensions.

2 November 2026Tours

Empire of the Sun Reveal 2027 Australian & New Zealand Tour Supports

Promotional portrait of singer Belinda Carlisle wearing a black top in front of glowing pink neon signage.

2 November 2026Tours

Belinda Carlisle Adds Adelaide Date To Her Australian Tour

Musician RinRin rests her chin on her hand in a cozy room with bookshelves, sporting space buns hairstyle and a star-pattern jacket.

2 November 2026New Music

RinRin Drops Anti-Santa Anthem 'IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME'

A DJ performs on stage with arms raised in front of a massive crowd with pyrotechnics and flames at Ultra Music Festival.

30 October 2026Festivals

ULTRA Worldwide Announces the Return of ULTRA Australia and ULTRA Beach Gold Coast for 2027

Promotional photo of indie rock band DIIV posing in suits inside a brightly lit studio.

30 October 2026New Music

Friday Favourites: The Best New Tracks of the Week 30/10/26

Musician Baeden Faint playing guitar on stage with pink curtains at The Palace Hotel in Broken Hill.

30 October 2026News

Australian Music Industry Network Launches Free National Platform To Make Touring More Accessible

Features

Promotional portrait of musical artist Meila resting her head on her hand against a simple gray background.

30 October 2026Interviews

Meila Finds the Beauty in the Everyday on The Good Place

Promotional low-angle portrait of indie artist Coco Elise wearing sunglasses against a clear blue sky.

30 October 2026Q&A

Sound Bites: Coco Elise

Sammy Gilchrist of The Fuss singing into a microphone with one hand raised on stage, photographed by Mitchell Jarrett.

29 October 2026Q&A

Granite Island Discs: Sammy Gilchrist

Australian podcast duo Matt & Alex (Matt Okine and Alex Dyson) close-up portrait with intense expressions on a green backdrop.

28 October 2026Q&A

Sound Bites: Matt Okine & Alex Dyson

Promotional portrait of musician Adam Newling wearing a blue jacket leaning his head on his hand outdoors.

27 October 2026Interviews

Adam Newling Embraces The Bloody Unknown

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23 October 2026Editorials

The Playbook: How To Ditch the Darts

Culture

Guests enjoying drinks and taking photos at long outdoor dining tables during The Scenic Harvest Party at The Scenic Hotel.

26 October 2026Food & Drink

The Scenic Hotel's Harvest Party Returns This Spring

Portrait of comedian Urzila Carlson smiling in a green top against a pink background.

26 October 2026Comedy

Urzila Carlson Plots Huge 2027 Australian Tour

Comedian Eric Idle shrugs playfully while wearing a black blazer and a white graphic shirt reading Always Look on the Bright Side.

26 October 2026Comedy

Eric Idle Cancels Australian & New Zealand Tour

The Colonist outdoor beer garden with green dining tables, overhead heaters, and a Coopers Brewery floral wall mural.

23 October 2026Food & Drink

The Colonist Unveils New Laneway Beer Garden

23 October 2026Culture

Billy Boyd Added To Supanova Adelaide Lineup

Crowds gathered at Adelaide Fringe outside The Garden of Unearthly Delights and Gluttony.

21 October 2026Art

Second Round of Adelaide Fringe 2027 Grants Open

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