The complete guide to live music in Adelaide this weekend (Thu 30–Sat 2 May 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Adelaide for live music this weekend, Thu 30 Apr to Sat 2 May 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Katy Steele the undressed tour
When: Thursday 30 April 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide
Artists: Katy Steele
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Paul Kelly Vs Neil Finn & Crowded House - The Australian Songbook Show
When: Friday 1 May 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: The Brass Monkey, Blackwood
Artists: Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly versus Neil Finn / Crowded House, which one has produced the more memorable music? Both artists boast a songbook of classics which have stood the test of time and are interwoven through the fabric of our ...
WILSN
When: Friday 1 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: JIVE, ADELAIDE, Adelaide
Artists: WILSN
With a contemporary edge and undeniable raw power, WILSN creates classic soul music that feels timeless while firmly rooted in the present. A true vocal powerhouse, her performances are rich with emotion, storytelling and the kind of intensity that defines great soul records.
Rotten Sound (Finland)
When: Friday 1 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Ed Castle Hotel, Adelaide
Price: $$61
Artists: Rotten Sound
After more than a decade, Finland's grind kings ROTTEN SOUND are returning to punish Australia in 2026 with fast, violent and unforgiving grind delivered at full force.For over three decades Rotten Sound have stood at the absolute forefront of grindcore, delivering a hostile and uncompromising sonic…
TEEN JESUS AND THE JEAN TEASERS
When: Friday 1 May 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: The Venue at The Gov, Hindmarsh
Price: $$61
Artists: Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers
ARIA Award-winning indie-rock four piece Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers - Anna Ryan (they/she; vocals/guitar), Scarlett McKahey (she/her; guitar/vocals), Jaida Stephenson (she/her; bass) and Neve van Boxsel (she/her; drums) - have gone from strength to strength since the release of their debut EP P…
Spite (usa) Australian Tour 2026
When: Friday 1 May 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide
Artists: Spite Australian
THE 360° BOILER ROOM ft. AfterAll
When: Friday 1 May 2026 at 10:00pm
Where: DIV-DE , Hindley Street
Artists: THE 360° BOILER ROOM ft. AfterAll
🎧 AFTERALL – 360° BOILER ROOM 🔥
Kurralta Park
When: Saturday 2 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: JIVE, ADELAIDE, Adelaide
Artists: Kurralta Park
Daybed Records presents Kurralta Park & lil ket live at Jive.
Boy & Bear
When: Saturday 2 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Thebarton Theatre, Torrensville
Artists: Cloud Control, Boy & Bear
Approximate Running Times: Doors - 7:00pm Start - 7:30pm Cloud Control - 8:10pm - 8:50pm Main Act - 9:15pm Finish - 10:30pm .
Full Throttle
When: Saturday 2 May 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: The Gov - The Gibson Stage, Hindmarsh
Price: $$10
Artists: Full Throttle
ONE NIGHT. FULL THROTTLE.Four bands. Zero brakes. No passengers.Carl Dover, Trick Shot, Fuselage, and Wicked Empire hit The Gov’s Gibson Stage for a stacked night of live music that doesn’t ease in… it launches.From the first chord to last call, expect big hooks, loud amps, and a room that moves as…
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Adelaide This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.