Welcome to Adelaide Festival 2023.

We are proud to present to you this stunning program initiated by former Co-Artistic Directors Rachel Healy and Neil Armfield AO.

The program represents 17 days packed full of art, entertainment and fun and there is truly something for everyone.

The program you are about to discover is home to incredible artists at the peak of their powers from all over the world including the Netherlands, Germany, Palestine, Canada, Belarus, USA, UK, and importantly, commissions and premieres from outstanding artists making work right here in Adelaide.

It features 20 world and Australian premieres and brings all the excitement of great art, freshly minted, that speaks to the world in which we live today. First Nations voices are prominent in work from artists from all over Australia.

From the free opening night concert featuring the powerful and uplifting Spinifex Gum, to the enchanting acrobatic family show Air Play that closes the Festival, this program includes works of every artform for all tastes and ages.

Adelaide in March is THE festival city, and we are lucky indeed to share it with such incredible arts organisations and festivals.

We are delighted to continue our partnership with WOMADelaide and to present exhibitions from AGSA, Samstag, ACE, Adelaide Botanic Garden and Carrick Hill.

A huge thank you to Rob Brookman AM, Associate Director of the 2023 Festival, and to the entire AF team. We cannot wait for you to enjoy the treats this Festival has in store for you.

Ruth Mackenzie CBE and Kath M Mainland CBE
Artistic Director and Chief Executive

Office for Ageing Well and Seniors Card are proud supporting partners of the Adelaide Festival.

View the full 2023 program here.

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