Thank You!

Adelaide Festival is a beacon; the premier destination in Australia for experiencing the world’s most distinguished contemporary artists across all art forms, from classical music to theatre, dance to opera, and visual arts to contemporary music. It has been exhilarating to speak with audiences during the 2026 edition who have been in awe of artistic inventiveness they have never seen before, life-changing calibre performances, and personal stories that sparked reflection on how they engage with others and the world.

I would like to thank every artist - international, Australian, and South Australian - for their remarkable creativity and imagination, as well as for the curiosity, reflection, and ecstasy they inspire in every audience member. I am immensely proud of the 2026 Festival, and I eagerly look forward to taking it further in the 2027 edition.

- Artistic Director Matthew Lutton