Impact Stories

Jayda Wilson reflects on her transformative year as a First Nations Fellow at Adelaide Festival Centre, where she grew as both an artist and emerging arts leader.

Adelaide Festival Centre recently hosted two incredible events centred around the hit musical Sister Act, each offering unique and impactful experiences for young people in our community.

South Australian philanthropist and arts supporter, Dr Pamela Wall AO has pledged a $10 million gift to the Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation – the largest performing arts donation in South Australian history.

Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation Impact Stories: Giving without spending – the generosity of time.

The Performing Arts Collection is home to over 1,300 significant costumes, spanning more than a century, from the early 1900s to 2022. These costumes have graced the stages of Festival Theatre, Dunstan Playhouse, Her Majesty’s Theatre, and beyond.

The Impact 2024, which celebrates the remarkable achievements of the Foundation's 25th anniversary year and our most successful year to date!

Adelaide Festival Centre's Artspace is currently hosting Making Space, a captivating exhibition showcasing the result of a collaborative partnership between Artspace and Tutti Arts.

Tanabata: Star Village transformed the Dunstan Playhouse foyer into a galaxy of stars delighting all who visited during the 2024 OzAsia Festival.

As Christmas approaches, we're reminded of the power of theatre—a place where dreams come alive, laughter and tears intertwine, and wonder takes centre stage.

Adelaide Guitar Festival & Adelaide Festival Centre’s centrED host live performances in Adelaide preschools and children’s centres.

Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation is proud to support Children's Artspace and its latest exhibition Who Are We?, a powerful visual representation of young First Nations people, their identities and individual journeys.

Adelaide Cabaret Festival isn't just about captivating performances; it's a breeding ground for artistic talent. Yve Blake's smash-hit musical FANGIRLS is due to open in London’s West End this month.

Exposure to the arts is fundamental for children's holistic development. It nurtures creativity, enhances critical thinking, and cultivates emotional intelligence.

A group of 20 young community members and emerging creatives were invited to enjoy a performance of Tina – The Tina Turner Musical on the evening of 23 May 2024, thanks to the support of TEG Dainty and Adelaide Festival Centre’s TIX for ALL program.

Waikerie High School student Ellen Kroehn has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2024 Nathaniel O'Brien Class of Cabaret Scholarship.

With the generous support of David Venn Enterprises and Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation, schools and communities from across Adelaide were given the opportunity to see a performance of Elvis: A Musical Revolution.  

Arts access through our On Stage Scholarships.

Since 2016, regional students in Years 10 and 11 have been given the opportunity to apply for the Nathaniel O’Brien Class of Cabaret Scholarship program.

Since 2016, regional students in Years 10 and 11 have been given the opportunity to apply for the Nathaniel O’Brien Class of Cabaret Scholarship program.