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23 September 2026

Local Electronic Festival Sidebyside Returns in 2027

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Musician Genesis Owusu wears sunglasses and a white jacket in front of a large black-and-white star sculpture against a cloudy sky.

24 September 2026News

Genesis Owusu, Tame Impala & Ecca Vandal lead ARIA Awards 2026 Nominations

Stage performer holding a black top hat in a musical production inspired by The Greatest Showman, with performers on stage in background.

24 September 2026Theatre

‘Come Alive!’ The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular Is Coming To Adelaide

Australian singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin playing a Fender Telecaster electric guitar while singing live into a microphone.

23 September 2026New Music

Julia Jacklin Drops New Song 'If I Had the Hand of God'

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

23 September 2026Comedy

Monty Python Legend Eric Idle Announces Australian & New Zealand Speaking Tour

Country music duo Brooks & Dunn pose against a dark wall; Kix Brooks wears a cowboy hat and Ronnie Dunn wears sunglasses in a denim jacket.

23 September 2026Festivals

Brooks & Dunn, Eric Church and Ashley McBryde Headline CMC Rocks QLD 2027

Rock band The Strokes performing live on a concert stage under dramatic blue and purple lights in front of a cheering crowd holding up mobile phones.

23 September 2026Tours

The Strokes Announce 'Reality Awaits' Australian Tour 2027

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Australian singer-songwriter Kita Alexander wearing a blue tank top and jeans, standing against a white paneled wall inside a home.

7pm | 24 September 2026

Kita Alexander

Pop

The Gov

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7pm | 25 September 2026

The Hazys / My Cherie / Pennies

RockPop

Jive

8pm | 24 September 2026

Izzy Lily / Casey Amber / Georgia Ianni / Katia

IndieAcousticSinger/Songwriter

The Metro

7pm | 24 September 2026

Young Original Bands

Alternative

Semaphore Workers Club

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8pm | 24 September 2026

The Gumbo Room Blues Jam

Blues

The Gov

7pm | 24 September 2026

Suzanne Vega

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Thebarton Theatre

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News

Rose Tattoo singer Angry Anderson singing into a microphone on an outdoor stage at sunset, reaching out to the audience.

23 September 2026News

Rose Tattoo Frontman Angry Anderson Dead At 79

Kevin Parker of Tame Impala wearing a patterned sweater, beaded necklaces, and sunglasses indoors in a casual portrait.

23 September 2026Festivals

Tame Impala Headline Poland's Open'er Festival 2027

Black-and-white portrait of Tom Iansek from musical project #1 Dads smiling against a leafy garden backdrop.

23 September 2026New Music

#1 Dads Releases New Single 'Hard Questions'

Psychedelic rock band Pond posing outside a blue and white weatherboard house on a sunny day.

23 September 2026Tours

Pond Announce 2026 Australian Tour

Metalcore band Northlane portrait in dark attire against a gradient background, photo by Kane Hibberd.

23 September 2026New Music

Northlane Share New Track 'Crucified' Ahead of Australian Tour

Promotional portrait of musician Arthur Hill wearing a charcoal t-shirt and posing outdoors in front of green leaves and purple wisteria flowers.

22 September 2026New Music

Arthur Hill Shares New Song 'Winning Formula'

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Features

Blues rock guitarist Gwyn Ashton smiling on stage as he plays a resonator guitar under dramatic concert lights.

22 September 2026Q&A

Gwyn Ashton: Still Turning It Up

21 September 2026Editorials

Gig Goer Confessions

Millah Hansberry with Lime Cordiale band members, one holding 'The Note' magazine, in a dry indoor or covered setting.

18 September 2026Editorials

Millah's Final Issue

Close-up portrait of musician Tamara Montina resting her chin on her crossed arms outdoors in warm sunlight.

17 September 2026Q&A

Culture Club: Get To Know Tamara Montina

Australian music duo Hellcat Speedracer standing outside a suburban house with colorful party bunting at night, looking directly at the camera.

17 September 2026Q&A

Hellcat Speedracer Embrace the Dance Floor

Promo photo of artist effie isobel posing with a wooden bow and arrow against a draped pink and purple backdrop.

16 September 2026Q&A

In the Green Room: effie isobel

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Culture

Australian comedy duo Lano & Woodley posing in blue flight suits holding astronaut helmets in front of a full moon backdrop.

21 September 2026Comedy

Lano & Woodley Announce ‘In Space’ 2027 Australian Tour

Author signing books for attendees at the OzAsia Festival Weekend of Words event inside a brightly lit venue space.

18 September 2026Art

OzAsia Festival Reveals Weekend of Words 2026 Program

Australian electronic duo Electric Fields posing together in dramatic red and yellow lighting for a promotional studio portrait shoot.

13 September 2026Art

Tandanya Announces Two Event Nature Festival Collaboration 'Silent Country'

Person in cowboy boots riding a metallic horse statue and raising a pink hat indoors at the Feast Festival launch event.

11 September 2026Art

Feast Festival Announces 2026 Program

Dramatic portrait of artist Carmen looking down with closed eyes, wearing red lipstick and holding her hand to her cheek.

10 September 2026Theatre

State Opera South Australia Presents Georges Bizet's 'Carmen'

People enjoying drinks outdoors at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, sitting outside the blue BankSA Theatre venue on a sunny day in the park.

8 September 2026Art

Adelaide Fringe Opens 2027 Event Registrations

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