Moving opera Innocence to headline Adelaide Festival The contemporary opera Innocence, directed by Australian Simon Stone, will headline the 2025 Adelaide Festival. AAP · Aug 26, 2024
Adelaide festival to post 2024 deficit despite $2.3m boost from SA government Spokesperson says losses will be revealed in next month’s financials and the festival has access to reserves to fund next year’s program The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2024
Global artists feature on 2024 Adelaide Festival bill The first Adelaide Festival with new artistic director Ruth Mackenzie brings work from big name global artists to the city. AAP · Oct 24, 2023
Adelaide Festival approaches record box office thanks to international blockbusters, but Australian artists shine After a bumpy start, the festival is on track to its biggest year yet thanks to blockbuster international shows — but Australian artists and quieter moments shone through in opening week. ABC News · Mar 9, 2023
Cancelling anti-Zelenskyy speaker at Writers' Week would be 'step towards Putin's Russia', Peter Malinauskas says Peter Malinauskas says he strongly considered cancelling funding to Adelaide Writers' Week amid controversy over an author's views on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but his overriding consideration was to "ensure freedom of speech isn't compromised by cancel culture". ABC News · Mar 3, 2023
Diverse showcase at 2023 Adelaide Festival The program for the 2023 Adelaide Festival has something for everyone - but some shows may prove more challenging than others. AAP · Nov 9, 2022
Adelaide Festival appoints Ruth Mackenzie as artistic director to succeed Rachel Healy and Neil Armfield After more than half a decade at the helm, Adelaide Festival co-artistic directors Rachel Healy and Neil Armfield are passing on the baton to UK-based arts "powerhouse" Ruth Mackenzie. ABC News · Mar 24, 2022