Venues
Find information below to help you get to our events plus information on how to access different venues across Adelaide and the facilities available at each. Note that Adelaide Festival does not directly manage the majority of venues in which we present our annual program so please visit each venue's website for the most up-to-date information.
ace.gallery
GETTING HERE
By car
There is a limited amount of ticketed on-street parking in the area, with an accessible car parking bay located at the Lion Arts Centre’s Morphett Street entrance. Visit UPark to find the closest car park to your venue. We recommend UPark Light Square.
Parking and drop off point: 13 Morphett Street
The closest parking spaces are located on Morphett Street. To access the car parks, you must be travelling north. At the Hindley Street/Montefiore Road/Morphett Street intersection, veer left to take the slip road that is the continuation of Morphett Street, then veer left into a designated parking bay on the Eastern side of JamFactory. There are three half-hour car parks, one disabled permit park, and one loading zone car park. We suggest using this location as your drop off point.
By tram
The gallery is 70m away from the City West tram stop on North Terrace. (And remember, the tram is free between the Entertainment Centre and South Terrace!)
After getting off the tram you will need to travel south at the pedestrian crossing, then across the Lion Arts Centre courtyard where you will find ACE next to the JamFactory, behind the Mercury CX Cinema.
By bus
The closest bus stops to ACE are stop X1 North Terrace, South side, or stop C1 North Terrace, North side. These stops are also near the City West tram stop, where you will need to travel south at the pedestrian crossing then across the Lion Arts Centre courtyard where you will find ACE next to the JamFactory, behind the Mercury CX Cinema.
You can also get to ACE via the free city loop buses.
On the 98A bus, get off at stop C1, Morphett Street, East side. From there, you cross at the Hindley Street and Morphett Street lights and head North towards North Terrace where you will find ACE on the left, next to the JamFactory and behind the Mercury CX cinema.
On the 98C bus, exit at stop X1, Morphett St, West side. From there, you cross Hindley Street and head North towards North Terrace where you will find ACE on the left, next to the JamFactory and behind the Mercury CX cinema.
By bike
There is bicycle parking on Morphett Street at the precinct entrance, just in front of JamFactory and Mercury Cinema.
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ACCESS
ACE Gallery is wheelchair accessible.
Find more information about access at ACE Gallery.
(08) 8222 9311
By tram
Adelaide Botanic Garden has a tram stop outside its Main Gate on North Terrace, called Botanic Gardens. The tram stop is approximately 100 metres from the entrance. Travelling by tram is free of charge in the city centre. Please visit Adelaide Metro for more information.
By bus
The Garden can also be accessed by bus. The bus stops closest to Adelaide Botanic Garden are Stops I2, R1 (North Terrace), Y1, B1 (East Terrace). Please check Adelaide Metro for bus services into the city.
Already in the city? A free city connector bus stops on North Terrace and East Terrace, close to the Garden's Main Gate entrance on North Terrace.
By bike
Bike racks are available outside the Garden entrances. Please only walk your bike through the Garden.
By car
Car parking is available on Plane Tree Drive, with easy access to the Garden through the Friends Gate, Conservatory Gate or Hackney Gate.
Please note that visitors are not permitted to drive their vehicles inside Adelaide Botanic Garden.
Visit UPark to to find the closest car park to your venue.
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ACCESS
Adelaide Botanic Garden is accessible from all entrance gates except for the Hackney Gate off Hackney Road. It has paved and bitumen paths running throughout the Garden making it accessible for wheelchair users.
Accessible toilets are available in the Garden at the Schomburgk Pavilion (E10 map reference), the Noel Lothian Hall (D15 map reference) and the Simpson Kiosk (E5 map reference).
A changing places bathroom facility can be found at B10 (map reference) for those with a disability or high support needs. An MLAK key is required to access these facility. More information regarding obtaining an MLAK key can be found here.
The cafe, kiosk and restaurant all have ramp access.
Wheelchairs are available to hire from reception in the Goodman Building on Hackney Road, seven days a week, including public holidays, however they must be pre-booked. More info here
Assistance dogs are welcome in the Garden.
Visit the Adelaide Botanic Garden website for more information and to download maps.
https://www.adelaideentertainmentcentre.com.au/
Conveniently located on the edge of the Adelaide CBD, Adelaide Entertainment Centre is easily accessible via both car and public transport.
Access to Adelaide Entertainment Centre is via three different entrances. Please check your ticket for your best designated entry.
Festival Drive, Adelaide (Google Maps)
(08) 8216 8600
adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au
GETTING THERE
By bus
Bus Stop Z2 travelling from South into Adelaide CBD or Bus Stop A2 travelling into the Adelaide CBD from the North.
By train
A short walk from the Adelaide Railway Station.
By tram
Closest stops are at Festival Plaza or Train Station/North Terrace for trams arriving from Glenelg or Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Driving to your event?
Visit UPark to find the closest car park to your venue.
DINING
Overlooking the River Torrens, The Star: Kitchen and Bar offers the ideal pre-show dining experience. Enjoy seasonal dishes, curated drinks, and a vibrant atmosphere just steps from Festival Theatre. Arrive early, relax, and elevate your night with world-class dining before the curtain rises.
Access
Accessible drop off
There is an accessible drop off area located off Festival Drive under the Riverbank Footbridge. A designated disability drop off is also available 45 minutes before performances. To access this drop off area, turn onto Festival Drive from King William Road, pass the Festival Plaza car park entrance and stay left, driving through the EOS Hotel visitor drop off loop to arrive at the Dunstan Playhouse access drop off.
Assistance animals
Every theatre and event/function area of Adelaide Festival Centre is assistance animal friendly.
(08) 8203 7590
GETTING THERE
By Bus
Bus Stop E1 King William Street – East Side
Bus Stop Z3 King William Street – West Side
By Tram
Pirie Street tram stop from Glenelg, Adelaide Entertainment Centre or King William Street.
Driving to your event?
Visit UPark to find the closest car park to your venue.
Accessible parking is available in front of the Adelaide Town Hall on King William Street daily from 7.00pm to midnight (except Mondays).
The City of Adelaide owned UParks have accessible spaces located near the lifts. Holders of SA Disability Parking Permits can apply to UPark for an Accessibility Pass. This pass provides two hours free parking up to 52 times per year at all UPark car parks. Check the website for more details.
(08) 8207 7000
Bus Stop G1 or G3 North Terrace – North Side
Bus Stop T2 North Terrace – South Side
By Train
A short walk form the Adelaide Railway Station on North Terrace.
All areas of the Gallery are accessible by wheelchair or with prams, with lift and/or ramp access to some levels. Please ask at the Information Desks if you need any assistance.
Wheelchairs can be borrowed free of charge while visiting the Gallery. Telephone 8 8207 7000 and press option 6 to speak to Security staff to reserve a wheelchair prior to your visit.
Accessible toilets are located inside the front entrance (near the Information Desk) and on the Courtyard Level (next to the cloakroom). The accessible toilet near the Information Desk has baby changing facilities.
Disability parking is available nearby at U-Park Gawler Place, every level near lift (parking fees apply), 300 metres from the Gallery.
Guide dogs and assistance dogs are welcome.
Bonython Hall
(08) 8313 4455
Bonython Hall | The University of Adelaide
GETTING THERE
Public Transport
By Bus
Bus stop W2 Pulteney Street, or stop G1 North Terrace north side when travelling from South into Adelaide CBD or stop A2 King William Road east side when travelling into the Adelaide CBD from the North.
By Train
A short walk from the Adelaide Railway Station.
By Tram
Closest stops are Train Station/North Terrace or Tram Stop Rundle Mall for trams arriving from Glenelg or Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Driving to your event?
Visit UPark to find the closest car park to your venue. We recommend UPark Rundle Street or UPark Gawler Place.
ACCESS
Wheelchair access
To enter the venue via a step-free route, walk along the right side of the building (paved area) to doors. These doors will lead you to the seating area.
Unfortunately, the toilets at this venue are not accessible as they have narrow steps. The nearest accessible toilets are in Ligertwood Building across the courtyard.
There are 5 steps up to the main doors. To access the toilets in the venue, there are 15 steps with a handrail, these are quite steep.
Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla is directly north of Adelaide Botanic Garden, and south of Adelaide Zoo.
Entrance via Plane Tree Drive.
It can be accessed any time either from Hackney Road or from Frome Road, or by walking through Adelaide Botanic Garden when it is open.
Bus Stop 3 Hackney Road – West Side or North East Side
Driving to your event?
Ticketed car parking available in Plane Tree Drive off Hackney Road.
Accessible parking spaces are available within all 4-hour parking zones and are free of charge for people displaying a disability parking permit. For visits longer than 4 hours, permit holders are welcome to park in 10-hour bays, and can pay half the ticketed price for the duration of the stay.
Find out more about parking at Adelaide Botanic Garden and Botanic Park.
During WOMADelaide
An accessible parking and drop-off zone will be located next to the Hackney Road entrance, immediately to the South of Plane Tree Drive on Hackney Road. Accessible parking is shown on this map here. These parks do not require payment.
There are limited accessible parking and drop-off locations allocated outside the Frome Road entrance, between the Zoo and Victoria Drive on the eastern side of Frome Road. These may be updated for 2024, please check closer to the event.
Accessible toilet facilities are installed where possible along the sealed surface cycleway which runs around the perimeter of Botanic Park, with privacy screening and clear marking to encourage use only by patrons who require accessible facilities. Please see the festival map for specific locations.
Unfortunately, WOMADelaide is unable to provide fully accessible private change facilities.
Visit the WOMADelaide website for more info about access.
Location
- Direct access from Victoria Drive and close to the Barr Smith Lawns.
- D6 on the North Terrace campus map
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/infrastructure/facilities-booking/north-terrace-campus/the-cloisters
Public Transport
By Bus
Bus Stop G1 or G3 North Terrace – North Side
Bus Stop T2 North Terrace – South Side
By Train
A short walk form the Adelaide Railway Station on North Terrace.
Driving to your event?
Visit UPark to find the closest car park to your venue. We recommend UPark Gawler Place.
Festival Drive, Adelaide
(08) 8216 8600
adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au
GETTING THERE
By Bus
Bus Stop Z2 travelling from South into Adelaide CBD or Bus Stop A2 travelling into the Adelaide CBD from the North.
By Train
A short walk from the Adelaide Railway Station.
By Tram
Closest stops are at Festival Plaza or Train Station/North Terrace for trams arriving from Glenelg or Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Driving to your event?
Visit UPark to find the closest car park to your venue.
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ACCESS
Venue ENtrance
You can enter these venues by foot from North Terrace, Adelaide Railway Station, Adelaide Oval, or King William Road. From North Terrace, walk down the laneway alongside SkyCity Casino. From King William Road, you can walk over Festival Plaza (there is a lift and escalator down to the Playhouse level) or along the Walk of Fame from Elder Park.
Accessible Drop Off
There is an accessible drop off area located off Festival Drive under the Riverbank Footbridge. A designated disability drop off is also available 45 minutes before performances. To access this drop off area, turn onto Festival Drive from King William Road, pass the Festival Plaza car park entrance and stay left, driving through the EOS Hotel visitor drop off loop to arrive at the Dunstan Playhouse access drop off.
Assistance animals
Every theatre and event/function area of Adelaide Festival Centre is assistance animal friendly.
Elder Hall
(08) 8313 5925
arts.adelaide.edu.au/music
GETTING THERE
Public Transport
By Bus
Bus stop W2 Pulteney Street, or stop G1 North Terrace north side when travelling from South into Adelaide CBD or stop A2 King William Road east side when travelling into the Adelaide CBD from the North.
By Train
Elder Hall is a 10 minute walk from the Adelaide Railway Station.
By Tram
Closest stops are Train Station/North Terrace or Tram Stop Rundle Mall for trams arriving from Glenelg or Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Driving to your event?
Visit UPark to find the closest car park to your venue. We recommend UPark Rundle Street or UPark Gawler Place.
ACCESS
Wheelchair access
Adelaide Riverbank, Elder Park
GETTING THERE
By Bus
Bus stop Z2 travelling from South into Adelaide CBD or stop A2 travelling into the Adelaide CBD from the North.
By Train
A short walk from the Adelaide Railway Station.
By Tram
Closest stops are at Festival Plaza or Train Station/North Terrace for trams arriving from Glenelg or Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
By Bike
Bike racks will be available near each entrance to the park for Adelaide Festival events.
By Car
Adelaide Festival Centre car park is very close by. You can also visit UPark to find the closest car park to your venue. We recommend UPark Gawler Place or UPark Topham Mall.
Festival Drive, Adelaide
(08) 8216 8600
adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au
GETTING THERE
By bus
Bus Stop Z2 travelling from South into Adelaide CBD or Bus Stop A2 travelling into the Adelaide CBD from the North.
By train
A short walk from the Adelaide Railway Station.
By tram
Closest stops are at Festival Plaza or Train Station/North Terrace for trams arriving from Glenelg or Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Driving to your event?
Visit UPark to find the closest car park to your venue.
Festival Drive, Adelaide
(08) 8216 8600
adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au
GETTING THERE
By bus
Bus Stop Z2 travelling from South into Adelaide CBD or Bus Stop A2 travelling into the Adelaide CBD from the North.
By train
A short walk from the Adelaide Railway Station.
By tram
Closest stops are at Festival Plaza or Train Station/North Terrace for trams arriving from Glenelg or Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Driving to your event?
Visit UPark to find the closest car park to your venue.
DINING
Overlooking the River Torrens, The Star: Kitchen and Bar offers the ideal pre-show dining experience. Enjoy seasonal dishes, curated drinks, and a vibrant atmosphere just steps from Festival Theatre. Arrive early, relax, and elevate your night with world-class dining before the curtain rises.
Access
Accessible drop off
There is an accessible drop off area located off Festival Drive under the Riverbank Footbridge. A designated disability drop off is also available 45 minutes before performances. To access this drop off area, turn onto Festival Drive from King William Road, pass the Festival Plaza car park entrance and stay left, driving through the EOS Hotel visitor drop off loop to arrive at the Dunstan Playhouse access drop off.
Assistance animals
Every theatre and event/function area of Adelaide Festival Centre is assistance animal friendly.
58 Grote Street, Adelaide, Kaurna land
08 8216 8600
Her Majesty's Theatre
GETTING THERE
By Public Transport
Easily accessible by public transport. Including many buses along the major arterial road, Grote Street, the tram (stop at Victoria Square) and a free bus service that operates on a loop throughout the city and North Adelaide with stops on the corner of Grote Street and Victoria Square.
For more information visit adelaidemetro.com.au
Free City Connector bus
The free City Connector bus is a hop-on and hop-off service linking popular city attractions, shopping, dining and key destinations in the city and North Adelaide. Bus route 98A and 98C connect North Adelaide with the city, and 99A and 99C connect the inner-city areas not serviced by the tram. Services operate every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends.
Find timetables, route details and real-time information on the Adelaide Metro website.
Driving to your event?
Her Majesty's Theatre is located at 58 Grote Street, Adelaide, which is on the north side of the street. You can’t miss the beautiful, street-facing entrance, and although there is no designated drop off area, cars can pause to drop off passengers nearby on Grote Street.
Visit UPark to find the closest car park to your venue.
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access
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
Removable seats are available in the Stalls row G as well as on the Dress Circle and Grand Circle for patrons who wish to remain seated in their wheelchair or transfer to a theatre seat.
Hearing loop facilities are available in foyer areas.
Hearing assistance packs: Audience members who require hearing assistance are now able to enjoy the show via the Beyerdynamic Hearing System.
Accessible toilets are available.
Assistance animals are welcome.
Wheelchair loan: Please contact 131 246 or advise the operator when you are booking tickets if you require a loan wheelchair during your visit.
Wheelchairs can be collected at your venue concierge desk pre-show and must be returned within 20 minutes of the show finishing. Patrons will be required to leave a driver's license, credit card, or government issued photo ID as a deposit until the wheelchair is returned. Wheelchairs must not be taken off site. Please coordinate patron pick-up and drop-off locations accordingly.
Hindley Street Music Hall (see map above)
149 Hindley Street, Adelaide
Website
GETTING THERE
By Bus
The closest bus stops are located on King William Street and Currie Street.
By Train
A short walk form the Adelaide Railway Station on North Terrace.
For more information on public transport services, call Adelaide Metro on 1300 311 108, or download the metroMATE app, or visit www.adelaidemetro.com.au.
63 Light Square, Adelaide SA 5000
ILA is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all guests.
Located on the Ground Floor, Aurora Restaurant is fully accessible. The main entry to The Lab contains a small step, for wheelchair access our staff will escort patrons through an alternate entrance with step free access via Aurora Restaurant. Alternatively, please notify our team who are able to install a temporary ramp upon request. The Lab Garden is fully accessible and has a ramp that enables access to its bar. Aurora Restaurant, The Lab and The Lab Garden all have a dedicated unisex accessible bathroom.
The Light Room, located on Level 1 and ILA’s workspaces on Level 2 and 3 are seamlessly accessible via an elevator, each floor complete with its own accessible unisex bathrooms.
At ILA, we strive to ensure that every guest enjoys a seamless and enjoyable experience, regardless of their mobility needs. Should you require assistance or have any concerns, please contact our team prior to or on arrival.
ILA honours the Companion Card scheme and card holders are entitled to a second ticket to paid events for their companion at no cost. Please contact us to secure a complimentary ticket for any paid events and present your Companion Card on the day with your ticket.
The Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden is the location of the NORTH Stage (formerly the plane tree stage), East Stage, West Stage and Torrens Tent. There will be signage at the venue during Writers' Week and volunteers can assist with directions if required.
The main entrance of the Garden is located on King William Road between the Torrens Parade Ground and the rear of Government House in Adelaide's CBD. There are also entrances at the corner of Victoria Drive and King William Road and at the Kintore Avenue side of the Gardens between the Drill Hall and the rear of Government House.
If you would like to read more about the site, download A History of the Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden and Trust.
By Bus
Bus stop A2-A3 travelling from North into Adelaide CBD or stop Z1-Z2 travelling into the Adelaide CBD from the South.
The Gardens are a short walk from the Adelaide Railway Station.
Tram from Glenelg or Adelaide Entertainment Centre, stop at Festival Plaza, Adelaide Railway Station, North Terrace.
Driving to your event?
Visit UPark to find the closest car park to your venue.
GETTING THERE
Public Transport
By Bus
Bus Stop C1 North Terrace – North Side
Bus Stop W2 North Terrace – South Side
By Tram
Free city trams to Samstag operate daily. Exit at the City West stop. Samstag is located 100 metres from the tram stop, on the corner of Fenn Place and North Terrace.
By Train
Adelaide Railway Station is a ten-minute walk from the museum. Exit the station, turn right onto North Terrace and walk west 600 metres.
By Taxi
The nearest taxi rank is on North Terrace outside the Railway Station and Casino, approximately 700 metres east of Samstag.
Driving to your event?
The closest public car park to City West campus is located in Clarendon Street next to BE building.
Visit UPark to find an alternative parking.
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ACCESS
Samstag is committed to ensuring its programs and activities are accessible to everyone.
Guide dogs and assistance dogs are welcome. All areas of Samstag are accessible by wheelchair and pram. For groups with hearing impairment the museum can provide an Auslan interpreter.
Please ask at reception if you need any assistance.
In the Adelaide Festival Centre
Festival Drive, Adelaide
(08) 8216 8600
adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au
GETTING THERE
By bus
Bus Stop Z2 travelling from South into Adelaide CBD or Bus Stop A2 travelling into the Adelaide CBD from the North.
By train
A short walk from the Adelaide Railway Station.
By tram
Closest stops are at Festival Plaza or Train Station/North Terrace for trams arriving from Glenelg or Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Driving to your event?
Visit UPark to find the closest car park to your venue.
DINING
Overlooking the River Torrens, The Star: Kitchen and Bar offers the ideal pre-show dining experience. Enjoy seasonal dishes, curated drinks, and a vibrant atmosphere just steps from Festival Theatre. Arrive early, relax, and elevate your night with world-class dining before the curtain rises.
Access
Accessible drop off
There is an accessible drop off area located off Festival Drive under the Riverbank Footbridge. A designated disability drop off is also available 45 minutes before performances. To access this drop off area, turn onto Festival Drive from King William Road, pass the Festival Plaza car park entrance and stay left, driving through the EOS Hotel visitor drop off loop to arrive at the Dunstan Playhouse access drop off.
Assistance animals
Every theatre and event/function area of Adelaide Festival Centre is assistance animal friendly.
(08) 8267 4551
Public Transport
Stop AO25 and AO26 King William Rd, Eastside
Bus Stop 2 / Zone B King William Road, Westside
The Drill Hall is located on the Torrens Parade Ground next to the Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden.
The main entrance to the building is at the front, via the Torrens Parade Ground.
By Bus
Bus stop A2-A3 travelling from North into Adelaide CBD or stop Z1-Z2 travelling into the Adelaide CBD from the South.
The Gardens are a short walk from the Adelaide Railway Station.
Tram from Glenelg or Adelaide Entertainment Centre, stop at Festival Plaza, Adelaide Railway Station, North Terrace.
Driving to your event?
Visit UPark to find the closest car park to your venue.
Bus Stop 10 The Parade - North Side
Bus Stop 10 The Parade - South Side
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ACCESS
The main entrance to the Odeon Theatre is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair accessible entrance will be available by a temporary ramp.
No designated wheelchair accessible car parking, however there is a safe wheelchair accessible drop off/pick up area in close proximity to the venue entrance.
There are designated wheelchair accessible unisex toilet/s.
The entrance is accessible to people using a wheelchair or who cannot climb stairs.
A carer/partner/companion can sit directly next to the patron using the wheelchair.
getting there
Bus services from Adelaide are available for all Festival events held at UKARIA Cultural Centre in 2026.
Book bus ticketsBy Car
Travelling by car is currently the most convenient option. The UKARIA Cultural Centre is located just 40kms from the Adelaide CBD and is an easy drive on the South Eastern Freeway, which takes 40 minutes. Take the Nairne/Bald Hills Road exit (after the Mount Barker exit). UKARIA Cultural Centre is 1km from the junction of Williams Road. Please drive slowly as Williams Road is unsealed. Once you enter the car park, please observe the 20kph speed limit.
Parking: There is ample parking on site and multiple entry points from the car park through the garden to the building on paved paths. There are two disabled car parks adjacent to the building on the northern side. There is designated parking adjacent to the events area for special events.
By Taxi or Uber
While city taxis are happy to bring visitors up the hill, there are also local taxi services:
Mount Barker Taxis: 08 8391 1888 | Adelaide Hills Taxis: 08 8391 5600
Bookings advisable.
Visitors may find ride-sharing services, such as Uber, appropriate for their touring needs. Download the your chosen ride-sharing service's app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
By Bus
There are regular bus services from the Adelaide CBD to Mount Barker, from where you can get then get a taxi or Uber to the UKARIA Cultural Centre. For more information on public transport services, call Adelaide Metro on 1300 311 108 or visit adelaidemetro.com.au
By bus
Route 150, Stop 41 lets you out at the British Hotel on the corner of Nile Street. Timetable here: https://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/routes/150
Routes 117, 118, 230, 232, 252, 254, and 254X also stop in Port Adelaide – for more details visit: https://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/timetables/buses
By train
The Outer Harbour line, Ethelton station lets you out with a 10 minute walk to Waterside.
View the train timetable here: https://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/routes/OUTHA
By taxi
Taxi fare is approx $50 to the Adelaide CBD.
Seat Height : 450mm
