Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Important to know
- Capacity: 11,300 people
- Artists that have already played here: Paul McCartney, Slash, Kiss, blink-182, Jet, The Smashing Pumpkins, Offspring, Hoodoo Gurus, Midnight Oil, The Killers, Silverchair, etc.
- Tickets: https://www.adelaideentertainmentcentre.com.au
- Address: Corner Port Rd and Adam St - Hindmarsh - Adelaide - Australia
- Getting here: Entertainment Centre tram stop (70 m) and Bowden train station (400 m)
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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
Adelaide Entertainment Centre Map

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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.
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