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Live Music in Adelaide

Hindley Street grit, Hindmarsh history, Fringe-season firehose

835 upcoming gigs 155 venues 2,913 artists

Adelaide live music runs on three lanes: the Hindley Street strip after dark, the Hindmarsh institutions (Gov, Wheaty, Crown & Anchor), and the festival firehose that doubles the calendar every Fringe season. This week pulls from all three.

What's on in Adelaide

All 835 gigs

Today 23 October

Fri 23 Woodville Concert BandDance & Opera Adelaide Town Hall, Adelaide Fri 23 Feed The Fire 16 Dick St, Whyalla, SA, Australia Fri 23 Cry Wolf Blackwood RSL

Fri 23 Dolls, Lola, Hesh, Molly Rocket The Venue at The Gov, Hindmarsh Tickets

Fri 23 The Rubens, The Fuss, Selve The Gov - Balcony, Hindmarsh Fri 23 IRISH SESSIONS The Gov - Balcony, Hindmarsh Fri 23 Soundworks Chaffey Theatre, Renmark Fri 23 matt brown The Venue at The Gov, Hindmarsh

Fri 23 Ash Grunwald, Quoir Main Hall at Woodville Town Hall, Woodville South Tickets

Fri 23 Cheeky Leash DIV-DE , Hindley Street

Fri 23 The Rubens The Venue at The Gov, Hindmarsh Tickets

Fri 23 CRSA Gawler Barossa Jockey Club, EVANSTON Tickets

Fri 23 Serial Killer Speakeasy - AdelaideTheatre & Musicals Burnside Town Hall, Tusmore Tickets

Fri 23 Half Me Ed Castle Hotel, Adelaide Tickets

Fri 23 Adam Goodburn, Peter GoersTheatre & Musicals Star Theatres, Hilton Tickets

Fri 23 The Four Scoops (Front Bar) Destinezia, The Satts, Darlington (bandroom) Bar Open, Fitzroy

Fri 23 Funny QuizExperiences Penny Red Beer Co. Tickets

Fri 23 Dolls The Gov - Balcony, Hindmarsh Tickets

Fri 23 Old Mervs Carparks AU, Old Mervs, NZ Tour Hindley St Music Hall, Adelaide Tickets

Fri 23 It's Not A Phase VIII Rhino Room, Adelaide, Adelaide Tickets

Fri 23 ALMOST HUMAN Woodshed, Royal Park Tickets

Fri 23 Cheeky Leash 'How Much Love Have I Got Left' Aus & NZ JIVE, ADELAIDE, Adelaide Tickets

Fri 23 TONIX EP Release Party, EU Tour Benefit (18+) Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide Tickets

Fri 23 Don McLean Thebarton Theatre, Torrensville Tickets

Fri 23 Amber Lawrence Trinity Sessions, Clarence Park

Fri 23 Nerve The Austral Hotel, Adelaide Tickets

Fri 23 Lies N Destruction - Guns n Roses Tribute The Clovercrest Hotel, Modbury Tickets

Fri 23 Kylie X Madonna Bar Melbourne Evie's Disco Diner, Fitzroy Tickets

Fri 23 Inhibit & The Collective present TURNO (UK)Dance & Opera DIV-DE , Hindley Street Tickets

Tomorrow 24 October

Sat 24 Silver Threads The Suburban Brew - Glynde, Glynde Sat 24 Vlads DIV-DE , Hindley Street Sat 24 JUST THINKING Prince Albert Hotel Sat 24 Silver Threads, The Music of Linda Ronstadt The Suburban Brew - Glynde, Glynde Sat 24 The Rubens Globe Hotel, Port Adelaide Sat 24 Genuine Vinyl Hotel Renmark Sat 24 The HurricanesSport & Live Brighton Surf Club Sat 24 Chesterfield The Green at McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast Visitors Centre, McLaren Vale Sat 24 Skarbiluze Cornwall Hotel Moonta Sat 24 Lindy Hip Big Band West Croydon and Kilkenny RSL Sat 24 Royale with Cheese The Gov - Balcony, Hindmarsh Sat 24 Royale with Cheese The Gov - Balcony/Gallery, Hindmarsh Sat 24 Hello Enemy, Jonny Amoral, RUST HAVEN The Venue at The Gov, Hindmarsh

Sat 24 Tara Beyne CastTheatre & Musicals Star Theatres, Hilton Tickets

Sat 24 Antony HubmayerTheatre & Musicals Star Theatres, Hilton Tickets

Sat 24 Flinders University OrchestraDance & Opera Performance Space at Blackwood Memorial Hall, Blackwood Tickets

Sat 24 Michael Jackson The Meeting Hall, Adelaide SA Tickets

Sat 24 NO CIGAR, NO CIGAR 'Aussie Tour' Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide Tickets

Sat 24 LOOP RAVE 2026 Surge Nightclub, Adelaide Tickets

Sat 24 Enchanting Kirtan Sacred Music & Meditation ExperienceExperiences Mount Gambier City Hall Tickets

Sat 24 Ashore, All To Pieces by Where Water Meets Nexus Arts Venue, Adelaide Tickets

Sat 24 Vlads 'Finding Foreverland' Tour JIVE, ADELAIDE, Adelaide Tickets

Sat 24 Meredith Louise The Wheatsheaf Hotel, Thebarton Tickets

Sat 24 Serial Killer Speakeasy - AdelaideTheatre & Musicals Burnside Town Hall, Tusmore Tickets

Sat 24 Royale with Cheese, Royale The Venue at The Gov, Hindmarsh Tickets

Sat 24 Peter Goers, Danny PersseTheatre & Musicals Star Theatres, Hilton Tickets

Sat 24 Greg DaviesComedy Thebarton Theatre, Torrensville Tickets

Sat 24 Lies N’ Destruction The Loxton Club, Loxton Tickets

Sat 24 Rumours Founders Restaurant Tickets

Sat 24 Hello Enemy, Jonny Amoral The Gov - The Gibson Stage, Hindmarsh Tickets

Sat 24 Abbey Amber HYMN Bar, Adelaide

Browse all 835 Adelaide gigs

Halloween gigs in Adelaide

Costume parties, horror nights and spooky sets this week.

Sat 24 Oct Project Hardstyle presents: Hardstyle Halloween ft: The Noisemakers Sickmode & Krowdexx Australian Tour Hindley St Music Hall, Adelaide

Fri 30 Oct ALL HALLOWS EVE - The Night Before The Horror Arthur Artbar, Adelaide

Fri 30 Oct Candlelight: Halloween Classics St Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide From $43.50

Fri 30 Oct Best of Both Worlds: Halloween Party - Adelaide Rhino Room, Adelaide, Adelaide

Also on in Adelaide

Concerts, shows and experiences on sale now.

Fri 23 Oct Serial Killer Speakeasy - Adelaide Burnside Town Hall, Adelaide From $64

Sat 24 Oct Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson The Meeting Hall, Adelaide From $47

Sat 24 Oct Candlelight: Ed Sheeran & Coldplay The Meeting Hall, Adelaide From $36

Fri 30 Oct The Jury Experience: The Million Dollar Murder Murree Smith Hall at Woodville Town Hall, Adelaide From $51

Explore Adelaide

Countdown

The local music countdown, charts & playlists.

Venues

155 live-music venues across the city.

Artists

2,913 Adelaide artists & bands.

Theatre

See what's on — 40 upcoming in Adelaide.

Experiences

See what's on — 18 upcoming in Adelaide.

Comedy

See what's on — 8 upcoming in Adelaide.

Dance-opera

See what's on — 41 upcoming in Adelaide.

Sport

See what's on — 19 upcoming in Adelaide.

Adelaide live music FAQ

What's on in Adelaide?

There are 835 upcoming live music gigs across 155 venues in Adelaide. 4 are free entry. Venues include The Venue at The Gov, Lion Arts Factory, Hindley St Music Hall and more.

Where can I find live music in Adelaide?

Busy live-music venues right now include The Venue at The Gov (Hindmarsh), Lion Arts Factory (Adelaide), Hindley St Music Hall (Adelaide), Adelaide Entertainment Centre (Hindmarsh), Parahills Community Club (Para Hills). Browse the full list on musick.com.au.

Are there free gigs in Adelaide?

Yes — there are 4 free-entry gigs coming up in Adelaide. Look for events marked 'Free'.

What time do gigs start in Adelaide?

Most Adelaide gigs start between 7pm and 9pm, doors 30–60 minutes earlier; headliners usually go on 9pm–10pm. Check each gig page for confirmed set times.