Festival Theatre
Plan your visit to Festival Theatre, the Banquet Room, and The Star: Kitchen and Bar.
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Join three-time #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, Mark Manson for an evening of no-BS life advice.
Mark is known for his no-nonsense approach to self-help. He cuts through the noise of typical personal development advice with his refreshingly blunt philosophy. Mark gives life advice that is science-based, pragmatic and non-bullshitty – a.k.a life advice that doesn’t suck and will help you to unf*ck yourself.
Having sold 20 million book copies, Mark’s approach has resonated with people around the world who are committed to a more practical, realistic form of personal growth.
Mark will be taking to the stage to delve deeper into the principles that made his work a global phenomenon. Sharing practical tips and real-life stories designed to challenge conventional wisdom and inspire transformative change.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see Mark live, and through a blend of humour, honesty and raw insight, learn from the master of practical and realistic life advice.
VIP lanyards will need to be collected from the box office before the show.
Please note, Companion Card tickets issued to accompany VIP Meet & Greet purchasers are not eligible for the full list of VIP Meet & Greet inclusions.
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
Complete the Accessible Seating Form and you will be contacted to process your booking.
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.
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.
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.
There are two car parks adjacent to Adelaide Festival Centre (Please note, Adelaide Festival Centre does not own or operate the car parks):
Adelaide Convention Centre Riverbank Car Park
Once you've parked, the eastern lift will take you to the promenade level where it's a short walk to the theatre. There is no direct access from this car park to Festival Theatre.
Festival Car Park
There is no direct lift or pedestrian access from Festival Car Park to the Dunstan Playhouse complex.
Go to Festival Car Park website
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.
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 are located either side of the Festival Theatre auditorium with access to all levels.
Accessible toilets are available at all Adelaide Festival Centre venues.
Every theatre and event/function area of Adelaide Festival Centre is assistance animal friendly.
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.
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