Thebarton Theatre
A historic live-music and performance theatre at Torrensville in Adelaide, rated 4.4 across more than 1,600 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Thebarton Theatre sits on Henley Beach Road at Torrensville, just west of the Adelaide CBD. A historic and much-loved live-music and performance venue, it's a genuine Adelaide institution — a grand heritage theatre that's hosted countless concerts, comedy shows and performances over the decades, renowned for its character, atmosphere and great acoustics.
The appeal is that combination of a beautiful heritage venue and a great line-up of live entertainment: from major touring music acts to comedy and performances, seeing a show in the characterful old theatre is a special experience, with its grand setting and lively atmosphere adding to the night. It's a beloved fixture of Adelaide's live-entertainment scene.
With a 4.4 rating from more than 1,600 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved venue. The program, show times, ticketing and any events vary entirely with what's on, so it's worth checking the current line-up and booking directly before you go — particularly for a specific show or a popular act — while looking forward to a great night of live entertainment at the historic Thebarton Theatre.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- TuesdayToday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 76
- Popularity
- 97
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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