Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide Cabaret Festival is an annual festival commencing on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend each June. Celebrating its 22nd year in 2022, Adelaide Cabaret Festival is the biggest cabaret festival in the world, and a major event in the international and Australian arts calendar. The festival has garnered a reputation of highlighting outstanding local, national and international artists through an eclectic program of classic and contemporary cabaret performances.
In 2022 it welcomed iconic Australian singer-songwriter, record producer, actress and consummate performer Tina Arena AM in the role of Artistic Director for the 2022 Adelaide Cabaret Festival.
Who's Making the Festival
The team making Adelaide Festival Centre's Adelaide Cabaret Festival.
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Stay in Touch
If you have any feedback on the website or the festival in general, we'd love to hear from you.
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Cabaret Icon Award
Acknowledging pioneers and leading figures who have had a significant impact on the Australian cabaret industry.
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Nathaniel O'Brien Class of Cabaret Scholarship
Learn more about the Nathaniel O’Brien Class of Cabaret Scholarship opportunity for regional students.
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Class of Cabaret Program
Information about the annual Class of Cabaret high school program.
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Media
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The Frank Ford Commission
To us he was the godfather of cabaret, his dedication and passion was whole-hearted and unwavering.
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