The complete guide to live music in Adelaide this weekend (Thu 14–Sat 16 May 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Adelaide for live music this weekend, Thu 14 May to Sat 16 May 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Ruby Fields 'Small Achievements' Album Tour
When: Thursday 14 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: The Venue at The Gov, Hindmarsh
Price: $$50
Artists: Ruby Fields
Hailing from the suburbs of Sydney’s South Coast, singer, songwriter and modern-day storyteller, Ruby Fields, writes catchy indie-rock riffs and lyrics that are so self-aware and relatable that they cut deep. Her upcoming sophomore album, Small Achievements, expands on this signature sound with some…
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MURPHY'S LAW 2026 AUS & NZ TOUR // ADELAIDE
When: Thursday 14 May 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: Ed Castle Hotel, Adelaide
Price: $$50
Artists: Murphy's Law
TOURING AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND FOR THE FIRST TIME!! Murphy’s Law is set to blaze their way through 7 stops across Australia & New Zealand in May 2026 with their cheeky & quick witted never say no to a good time blend of New York Hardcore. Formed in 1982 against a backdrop of the gritty underbelly o…
THE EMPTY HEADS with EXIT PLAN + ROSIE AND THE POSIES
When: Friday 15 May 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Adelaide UniBar, Adelaide
Artists: The Empty Heads
Tenderheart at Bad Decisions
When: Friday 15 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Bad Decisions Bar, Fitzroy
Artists: Tenderheart at Bad Decisions
Tenderheart at Bad Decisions
Lipsmack
When: Friday 15 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: JIVE, ADELAIDE, Adelaide
Artists: Lipsmack
with Lovecream & Lost Woods
Turn The Page - A Tribute To Bob Seger
When: Friday 15 May 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: Thebarton Theatre, Torrensville
Artists: Turn The Page
Approximate Running Times: Doors - 6:30pm Finish - 9:40pm .
HERMITUDE - The Eight Tour
When: Friday 15 May 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: The Venue at The Gov, Hindmarsh
Price: $$67
Artists: Hermitude
Hermitude's first national tour in seven years celebrates the release of their new dancefloor album called Eight. After a series of sold out secret parties around the country, they're breaking out of the blue mountains and running with a new hybrid live / DJ show to bring their new sonic world to li…
PEGGY JEAN + INNERBLOOM + THE SELENES (18+)
When: Friday 15 May 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Austral Hotel, Adelaide
Artists: The Selenes, Innerbloom, Peggy Jean
Enter Shikari Australian Tour with special guests Grandson
When: Saturday 16 May 2026 at Time TBA
Where: The Streets
Artists: Enter Shikari Australian Tour
Enter Shikari Australian Tour with special guests Grandson
When: Saturday 16 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Hindley St Music Hall, Adelaide
Artists: grandson, Enter Shikari
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Adelaide This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.