Welcome to the 2009 Adelaide Cabaret Festival

THE 2009 ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL

Now in its ninth year,the Adelaide Cabaret Festival promises to dazzle audiences when it opens on 5 June, 2009 under the new Artistic Directorship of Adelaide born entertainer David Campbell.

The festival will open with the Variety Gala Performance on Friday 5 June, at 7.30pm in the Festival Theatre.  The Gala Performance offers a diverse sample of the 2009 Festival program featuring local and international stars, with the full line-up revealed on the night! This gala is for one night only, nowhere else in the world will you see an array of Cabaret artists performing in a gala of stunning proportions, with tickets starting from only $25.00.  

Appearing in her only Australian performances, musical theatre legend Bernadette Peters will headline the festival, performing in the Festival Theatre on 6 and 7 June.  Bernadette Peters is among the crème de la crème of live stage performers and a Tony Award winning star on New York’s Broadway scene.  Throughout her illustrious career, she has mesmerized audiences and critics with her performances on stage, television, in concert and recordings.  Her film credits include well-known titles Pennies From Heaven, Annie and The Jerk to name a few. Peters made her Broadway debut in 1967 and went on to star in a number of smash hit productions becoming one of the most sought-after stars in musical theatre.  This will be a rare opportunity for audiences to see one of the finest Cabaret stars direct from New York.

Adelaide Cabaret Festival is the best and most comprehensive Cabaret festival in the world and has attracted more than 340,000 attendances and hundreds of sold out performances during its eight years.  With its long-term philosophy of offering the best local and international artists at very accessible ticket prices, patrons can see a variety of performers including world class entertainers and also have the opportunity to take a chance, be adventurous and explore something new to the Cabaret scene. 

Check out this years program by either searching by artist name, show name, date, venue, genre or even a keyword.

Look forward to seeing you at this year’s festival.

Read David Campbell’s welcome message

Ticket and Accommodation packages for the Adelaide Cabaret Festival are also available through:
South Australian Visitor and Travel Centre 
Phone (within Australia) 1300 655 276 (outside Australia) 61 8 8303 2220
informationandbookings@tourism.sa.com

 Check out our TV ad