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26 October 2026

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Close-up portrait of singer-songwriter Eloise with bangs and an updo hairstyle, smiling in a dark fur-trimmed jacket against a light curtain.

26 October 2026Live

Live Review: Eloise @ Lion Arts Factory 25/10/26

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

Black and white portrait of Australian punk rock trio RATSALAD. posing against a corrugated metal wall.

26 October 2026Tours

RATSALAD. Announce Debut 2027 Australian Tour

Black and white portrait of indie rock band Warpaint posing in a narrow hallway backstage.

26 October 2026New Music

Warpaint Announce New Live Album 'Artifact'

British singer RAYE posing in a sparkling red sequined halter dress with retro hairstyle.

26 October 2026News

RAYE Wins 2026 Mercury Prize

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Australian indie band The Rions posing dynamically in black-and-white suits against a white studio background.

7pm | 30 October 2026

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL FEAT. THE RIONS / PEACH FUZZ / EGOISM / CIVIC VIDEO / BAND BANTA DJs

Indie

UniBar Cloisters

Australian pop-punk band Stand Atlantic posing outdoors against an orange wall. Bonnie Fraser crouches in front, biting a leopard-print cap.

7pm | 29 October 2026

Stand Atlantic

Rock

Hindley Street Music Hall

7pm | 26 October 2026

Scott �Stinky� Nightingale w/ guests

Acoustic

Ed Castle

Tickets TBA

8:30pm | 26 October 2026

Billy Bobs BBQ Jam

Various

Grace Emily Hotel

Tickets TBA

7:30pm | 27 October 2026

DJ Vyce Verso

Various

Torrens Arms (TA) Hotel

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7:30pm | 28 October 2026

Kennie Simon plays Hot Chocolate

SoulDiscoFunk

The Gov

Supanova Comic Con & Gaming Adelaide banner for Oct 30 - Nov 1 at Adelaide Showground, featuring guest stars and event details

News

Portrait of Australian singer Mahalia Barnes smiling against a warm orange backdrop.

26 October 2026Tours

Mahalia Barnes + The Soul Mates Announce Revival 2027 Australian Tour

Australian rock band Chocolate Starfish posing together on a white background with frontman Adam Thompson in a floral suit.

26 October 2026Tours

Chocolate Starfish Play 'Bat Out of Hell'

Singer-songwriter Fenne Lily sitting on a wooden boat deck in a striped top and white jacket.

23 October 2026New Music

Friday Favourites: The Best New Tracks of the Week 23/10/26

Portrait of Australian indie rock band Shag Rock posing together against a neutral studio backdrop.

23 October 2026Tours

Shag Rock Announce New Album 'Three Deep Breaths' & Australian Tour

Australian punk rock band Hard-Ons posing outdoors near the water.

23 October 2026Tours

Hard-Ons Announce 2027 Australian Tour

Australian DJ Timmy Trumpet sitting in a black hat under warm spotlighting.

23 October 2026New Music

Timmy Trumpet Returns With New Album 'Revelations'

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Features

Close-up of a person lighting a cigarette with a black lighter.

23 October 2026Editorials

The Playbook: How To Ditch the Darts

Portrait of singer-songwriter Fenne Lily in a black coat with a German Shepherd's paw resting on her shoulder outdoors.

23 October 2026Q&A

Sound Bites: Fenne Lily

Indie band Club Halifax leaning over a balcony in a vintage collectibles shop.

22 October 2026Interviews

Club Halifax Embrace the Beautiful Mess of Being Human

22 October 2026Q&A

Sound Bites: Old Mervs

Australian metalcore band Windwaker poses together in casual street style clothing against a vibrant blue studio backdrop.

21 October 2026Interviews

Windwaker on Sacrifice, Vulnerability and When To Turn Back

Promotional portrait of Jonah Marais, Jack Avery, and Zach Herron posing casually against a bright red background.

20 October 2026Interviews

Jonah Marais, Jack Avery and Zach Herron on Friendship, Growth and Australia

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Culture

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

Portrait of stand-up comedian Arj Barker against a dark background.

19 October 2026Comedy

Arj Barker Announces 'The Eleventh Hour' Australian Tour 2027

Indian-American comedian Zarna Garg smiling in a purple outfit against a pink mandala graphic background.

19 October 2026Comedy

Indian American Stand-Up Zarna Garg Reveals 2027 Australian Tour Dates

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