Adelaide Festival Centre is located on the western side of King William Road, approximately 200 metres north of the North Terrace intersection. It's part of the Riverbank precinct, adjacent to Elder Park & Festival Plaza.
- The Festival Centre includes Festival Theatre, the adjoining Banquet Room, and The Star: Kitchen and Bar, located in the building located closest to King William Road.
- Dunstan Playhouse, Space Theatre and Artspace are in the second building, located further down the riverbank on Festival Drive.
- The main entrance to Festival Theatre is located next to King William Road, near the corner of Elder Park.
- You can also enter Festival Theatre on the dress circle level, adjacent to Festival Plaza.
- You can walk from North Terrace via the laneway alongside SkyCity Casino or by crossing the footbridge from Adelaide Oval.
There are two car parks adjacent to Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide Convention Centre Riverbank Car Park and Festival Car Park.
Please note, Adelaide Festival Centre does not own or operate the car parks.
Adelaide Convention Centre Riverbank Car Park
- Open: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Location: Festival Drive (adjacent Montefiore Road), Adelaide
- Entry: Festival Dr via Montefiore Rd (Height: 2.0m). Festival Dr is also accessible via King William Rd, but a lane is closed at this entry/exit and it will be congested during busy periods.
Once you've parked, the eastern lift will take you to the promenade level where it's a short walk to the theatre.
Festival Car Park
Due to construction and increased precinct activity, Festival Car Park access may be restricted to Sky City patrons only. To avoid disappointment, we recommend Festival Centre patrons make alternative parking arrangements at Adelaide Convention Centre or elsewhere in the city. Public transportation is also recommended. Please leave extra time for your journey and pre-book parking where you can.
- Open: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Location: Festival Drive (adjacent King William Street), Adelaide
- Entry: Festival Dr via King William Rd (Height: 2.20m) | Festival Dr via Montefiore Rd (Height: 2.20m)
There is no direct lift or pedestrian access from Festival Car Park to the Dunstan Playhouse complex.
The Star: Kitchen & Bar and Quartet Bar are both located in Festival Theatre foyer.
Pre-Show Dining
Elevate your theatre experience by dining at The Star: Kitchen & Bar before an evening performance. Bookings are essential.
Adelaide Festival Centre is a cashless venue. Pre-show dinning not currently available for matinee performances.
Merchandise is available on the Stalls and Dress Circle level pre-show, during interval, and after the performance.
Please note, Adelaide Festival Centre is a cashless venue.
Public transport is a great way to visit Adelaide Festival Centre, the Adelaide Railway Station is right next door, and the tram stops in front of the train station on North Terrace and in front of Festival Theatre on King William Rd.
Most of these options only require a very short walk. Visit Adelaide Metro to plan your journey.
Free City Connector bus
Take advantage of the free City Connector bus, offering a hop-on and hop-off service to the city and North Adelaide linking popular city attractions, shopping, dining and key destinations. Bus route 98A and 98C connect North Adelaide with the city, and 99A and 99C connect the inner-city. 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.
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.
When major events are on at Adelaide Oval, road closures will impact your visit and it may take you a little longer to get to Adelaide Festival Centre. If you want to know if there are any restrictions when you plan to visit, you can check the traffic restriction schedule on the City of Adelaide website.
Even when King William Road is closed, you can access the Festival Centre by foot from North Terrace or by using the Riverbank footbridge, and you can still get to the Riverbank car park, Festival Plaza Car Park, and Dunstan Playhouse drop off areas, by entering Festival Drive from Montefiore Road.
- Parenting rooms and baby change facilities are available in the Dunstan Playhouse foyer.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- For children's shows: children under 12 months do not require a ticket when seated on a parent or guardian’s lap.
- For all other shows: age 2 years and under - no ticket required (where attendance is permitted for children based on age restrictions).
Venue map
Access services
We want to make your visit as enjoyable as possible and offer many ways to assist if support is required.
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 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.
If you require access seating, please contact Ticketek on 131 246 to let us know what you need and we'll do our best to accommodate you, as we have various options available.
Festival Theatre
- 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.
Festival Theatre and Dunstan Playhouse have hearing loop facilities, limited to particular seats in the venues. If this is required, pleaseadvise the operator at the time of booking.
Festival Theatre
Lifts arelocated either side of the Festival Theatre auditorium with access to all levels.
Please note: in the unlikely event of a power failure, lifts will not operate and venue evacuation may take place via stairs. Patrons using wheelchairs and with mobility impairment will be assisted during the evacuation process.
Accessible toilets are available at all Adelaide Festival Centre venues.
Adelaide Festival Centre's standard straws are a hard paper. Plastic straws are available for patrons who require them, please request one from your food and beverage attendant.
Every theatre and event/function area of Adelaide Festival Centre is assistance animal friendly.
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.
Unfortunately we cannot provide staff to assist with patron wheelchair use unless there is an emergency. Adelaide Festival Centre participates in the Companion Card program for patrons who require support during their visit.
Things to do
If you're seeing a show, you may also want to take the opportunity to explore our exhibitions while you are here.
Walk of Fame
The promenade overlooks the River Torrens and connects King William Road and the Riverbank Footbridge, linking Festival Theatre and Dunstan Playhouse, providing an interesting way to access to all venues.
The Galleries
View the latest exhibitions in The Galleries, located in the Festival Theatre Foyer.
Children's Artspace
A place for all people to come, share ideas and engage in art created by children working with contemporary artists.
Attending an event FAQs
At Festival Theatre, Dunstan Playhouse and Space Theatre - foyer bars are open 90 minutes before the performance.
At Her Majesty's Theatre - foyer bars are open 45 minutes before performances.
Drinks and light refreshments are available.
To help reduce congestion, please consider sending one person to the bar for drinks.
Please note: a 12% surcharge applies on Sundays and Public Holidays on all food & drinks. Adelaide Festival Centre is a cashless venue.
Only bags smaller than A3 will be permitted into the venue. Backpacks are not permitted.
Please note: Adelaide Festival Centre is a cashless venue.
Cloakrooms are available at the Festival Theatre, Dunstan Playhouse and Space Theatre. It’s not available at Her Majesty’s Theatre. Bags larger than A3 or backpacks as they will not be admitted into the theatre
Adelaide Festival Centre abides by the following rules:
- For children’s shows: age 12 months and under - no ticket required.
- For all other shows: age 2 years and under - no ticket required (where attendance is permitted for children based on age restrictions).
All ticketholders impacted by venue closures will receive a refund in full once the event is cancelled.
What's on at Festival Theatre
We look forward to seeing you and hope you enjoy the show!