Adelaide Entertainment Centre

The Adelaide Entertainment Centre is the premier venue for major concerts, basketball games, and events in Adelaide, Australia. This multifunctional arena, opened in the early 1990s, is a city icon known for its versatility and central location.

The Adelaide Entertainment Centre features two main event areas: the Arena and the Theatre. The Arena, which hosts large concerts, has a capacity of 11,300 people. The audience can stand on the floor or sit in the seating rings.

Notable bands that have performed here include Paul McCartney, Slash, Kiss, blink-182, and The Smashing Pumpkins, among others.

The venue is accessible, with dedicated seating for individuals with reduced mobility and easy access areas.

Inside the venue, various food and drink options are available, including baguettes, pizza slices, burgers, and hot dogs. However, the venue is cashless, accepting only credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments such as Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Large items, such as backpacks larger than A3 size, are not permitted

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Staying close to the venue is always a great opportunity to walk to and from the show, and enjoy the exciting atmosphere of musicians and fans arriving throughout the day.

Rock Music Route in Adelaide, Australia

Adelaide, on the southern coast of Australia, is an excellent destination for rock fans, with interesting places to visit to make your trip even more musical.

Aside from the show you’re planning to see at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, if you have a few more days in Adelaide, checking out some clubs to experience the city’s underground scene, like Lion Arts Factory, The Gov, or The Crown and Anchor, is also a great way to connect directly with local rock bands.

To plan your rock-inspired trip to Adelaide or to other cities and countries around the world, check out all the guides we’ve published here on Travel 2 Concert!