An Action for Mourning

The most direct way to enter the Festival Theatre is from King William Road, near the corner of Elder Park, or Festival Plaza. 

You can also walk from North Terrace via the laneway alongside SkyCity Casino or by crossing the footbridge from Adelaide Oval.

Access

If you require an accessible drop off area, use the drive through zone just off King William Road, approximately 100 metres north of the car park entrance. This is are is accessible when traveling north on King William Road. When King William Road is closed for major events, the nearest accessible drop off area is on the west side of Adelaide Festival Centre, alongside Festival Drive under the Riverbank Footbridge.

Taxi services

There is no formal taxi rank on King William Road, but taxis can use the drive through zone just off King William Road, approximately 100 metres north of the car park entrance. This is accessible when traveling north on King William Road. 

The nearest taxi ranks are located on North Terrace, outside the Casino and Railway Station, and on King William Street next to Rundle Mall.

Car parking

The closest parking is available at Festival Plaza Car Park, accessible from King William Road or Montefiore Road. Follow the signs on Festival Drive and drive down to the lower levels to park near B3 or B4. From there the King William Road lifts will take you to the Festival Theatre entrance. Visit the Festival Plaza Car Park websitefor more information. 

You can also use the Convention Centres Riverbank Car Park or one of a number of nearby city car parks. 

Public transport

Accessible by many forms of public transport. Including trains, buses, the tram (stop at Railway Station) and a free bus service that operates on a loop throughout the city and North Adelaide with stops on the corner of King William Road and North Terrace.

We want to make your visit as enjoyable as possible and offer many ways to assist if support is required.

Accessible Seating

In the Stalls, row W has removable seats to accommodate patrons who wish to remain seated in their wheelchair or transfer to a theatre seat. 

Lifts

Lifts are located either side of the Festival Theatre auditorium with access to all levels. 

Toilets

Accessible toilets are available at all Adelaide Festival Centre venues.

Assistance Animals

Every theatre and event/function area of Adelaide Festival Centre is assistance animal friendly. 

Audio Assistance

Festival Theatre has hearing loop facilities, limited to particular seats in the venues.

Audience members who require hearing assistance are now able to enjoy the show via the Beyerdynamic Hearing System. Please advise the operator at the time of booking. 

Find out more about our access services