







WHAT’s ON
we’re Adelaide’s home of live entertainment for a reason!
From premium wine lunches, huge live big band music events in the Top of the Ark, Adelaide Fringe shows to thrilling 4am English Premier League finals, the Ark is where unforgettable entertainment comes to life. We’re proud to be recognised as the Best Entertainment Venue by AHA South Australia, solidifying our reputation as the go-to spot for a night you’ll never forget.
We recommend booking tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.
Ark Events
Fri, 22 August
Friends Quiz
It’s time to re-enact the seemingly harmless game where Chandler and Joey verse Monica and Rachel in a full blown contest where the stakes are raised higher and higher…instead of an apartment switch, our winners will walk away with a whopping $500 CASH! (Second prize $200, third prize $100)
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Sun, 7 September
Father’s Day
Dad can choose whatever he likes from our à la carte menu, with all-day dining from 7am to 10pm. Plus, yoder-smoked options available.
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Sat, 27 September
AFL Grandfinal
Get set for the biggest game of the year and watch the AFL Grand Final LIVE!
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Sat, 29 November, Sat, 13 December
Christmas Dinner & Show feat. The Incredibles
Everyone's FAVOURITE dinner and show is back at the Arkaba – Saturdays 29/11, 6/12 and 13/12! ❅
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Thu, 25 December
Christmas Day Lunch | Top of the Ark
Celebrate Christmas Under the Starlight at the Top of the Ark 🤍🌟 Leave the oven mitts behind and join us for a joyful Christmas Day lunch filled with festive cheer, delicious food, and zero clean-up!
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Thu, 25 December
Christmas Day | Downstairs
Celebrate Christmas in our Lounge Bar, Restaurant & Function Rooms at the Arkaba Hotel 🎅🏻🎄
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What's On
Fri, 1-Sat, 30 August
August Lounge Bar Live Music
Enjoy live music in the Lounge Bar every Friday & Saturday night with a mix of some of SA's best soloists & duos.
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Fri, 8 August
Kick It Forward: Brain Rot | Adelaide
No one asked the Kick It Forward guys to put on the worst show you might ever see, but they’re doing it anyway and don’t even care if you come or not.
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Fri, 22 August
Friends Quiz
It’s time to re-enact the seemingly harmless game where Chandler and Joey verse Monica and Rachel in a full blown contest where the stakes are raised higher and higher…instead of an apartment switch, our winners will walk away with a whopping $500 CASH! (Second prize $200, third prize $100)
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Sat, 23 August
ABBA GOLD featuring The Flaming Sambucas
See The Flaming Sambucas recreate all of ABBA's greatest hits in one night, with the dance floor open under the giant mirror ball!
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Wed, 27 August
True Crime Adelaide with Stephen Pallaras KC: The Quiet Killer No-one Saw Coming
Stephen Pallaras KC returns with the third instalment of his True Crime Series. This time, he’s diving into the case of a teenage killer.
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Sat, 30 August
New Romantics
If you love your 80s, you'll love New Romantics…
They bring the fashion, the hair styles and the perfect 80s pop and rock songs to life on stage every time, and it's always a 'big gig' at the Top of the Ark!
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Sat, 6 September
INXSive ★ The INXS Tribute Show | Adelaide
Arkaba Hotel is proud to present Australia's most authentic, energetic and popular INXS tribute ★INXSive★ direct from Melbourne.
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Sun, 7 September
Father’s Day
Dad can choose whatever he likes from our à la carte menu, with all-day dining from 7am to 10pm. Plus, yoder-smoked options available.
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Sat, 13 September
The Beatles Experience
'The Beatles Experience' faithfully captures the music of The Beatles in an extraordinary show by some of Adelaide's finest musicians
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Fri, 19 September
The Country Superstar Experience | ADL
Get ready for The Country Superstars Experience, featuring Luke Combs & Morgan Wallen Tribute Act and DJs.
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Sat, 27 September
AFL Grandfinal
Get set for the biggest game of the year and watch the AFL Grand Final LIVE!
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Fri, 7-Sat, 8 November
Adelaide International Elvis Festival 2025
Adelaide 2025 International Elvis Festival is here featuring Jay Dupuis, Gordon Hendricks, Jack Gatto & Charlie Gaylard – 3 shows!
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Sat, 29 November, Sat, 13 December
Christmas Dinner & Show feat. The Incredibles
Everyone's FAVOURITE dinner and show is back at the Arkaba – Saturdays 29/11, 6/12 and 13/12! ❅
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Fri, 5 December
Taxiride feat. TTSAR: Get Set!
TAXIRIDE touring Australia with their 90s hits “Get Set’, “Everywhere You Go”, “Creepin’ Up Slowly”, "Can You Feel" and “How I Got This Way”.
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Tue, 16 December
‘The Lord & The Larrikin” – The Ashes Battle’ Lord Ian ‘Beefy’ Botham & Merv Hughes in One Show Only!
'Join us for one show only when Beefy & Merv go head to head on all things cricket & The Ashes including hilarious behind the scenes stories from the present and the past. A show not to be missed!'
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Live Music
Fri, 1-Sat, 30 August
August Lounge Bar Live Music
Enjoy live music in the Lounge Bar every Friday & Saturday night with a mix of some of SA's best soloists & duos.
Discover more
Sat, 23 August
ABBA GOLD featuring The Flaming Sambucas
See The Flaming Sambucas recreate all of ABBA's greatest hits in one night, with the dance floor open under the giant mirror ball!
Discover more
Sat, 30 August
New Romantics
If you love your 80s, you'll love New Romantics…
They bring the fashion, the hair styles and the perfect 80s pop and rock songs to life on stage every time, and it's always a 'big gig' at the Top of the Ark!
Discover more
Sat, 6 September
INXSive ★ The INXS Tribute Show | Adelaide
Arkaba Hotel is proud to present Australia's most authentic, energetic and popular INXS tribute ★INXSive★ direct from Melbourne.
Discover more
Sat, 13 September
The Beatles Experience
'The Beatles Experience' faithfully captures the music of The Beatles in an extraordinary show by some of Adelaide's finest musicians
Discover more
Fri, 19 September
The Country Superstar Experience | ADL
Get ready for The Country Superstars Experience, featuring Luke Combs & Morgan Wallen Tribute Act and DJs.
Discover more
Fri, 7-Sat, 8 November
Adelaide International Elvis Festival 2025
Adelaide 2025 International Elvis Festival is here featuring Jay Dupuis, Gordon Hendricks, Jack Gatto & Charlie Gaylard – 3 shows!
Discover more
Sat, 29 November, Sat, 13 December
Christmas Dinner & Show feat. The Incredibles
Everyone's FAVOURITE dinner and show is back at the Arkaba – Saturdays 29/11, 6/12 and 13/12! ❅
Discover more
Fri, 5 December
Taxiride feat. TTSAR: Get Set!
TAXIRIDE touring Australia with their 90s hits “Get Set’, “Everywhere You Go”, “Creepin’ Up Slowly”, "Can You Feel" and “How I Got This Way”.
Discover more
Comedy
Fri, 8 August
Kick It Forward: Brain Rot | Adelaide
No one asked the Kick It Forward guys to put on the worst show you might ever see, but they’re doing it anyway and don’t even care if you come or not.
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Sportys Events
Wednesday
The Front Bar Watch Parties
Join us every Wednesday at 8 PM at Sportys for the ultimate Front Bar watch party!
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Sun, 10 August
FA Community Shield: Crystal Palace vs Liverpool
The stage is set for a cracking clash as Crystal Palace take on Liverpool in the FA Community Shield! Catch every tackle, goal, and controversial call live on the big screen.
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Thu, 14 August
UEFA Supercup – Tottenham vs PSG
The best of Europe go head-to-head! ⚽️ Catch every moment as UEFA Champions League winners face off against the Europa League champions in the prestigious UEFA Super Cup – a true battle of Europe’s elite.
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Sun, 7 September
Father’s Day | Sportys
Treat Dad to a game of shuffleboard or digital darts while enjoying a wonderful family meal, with live sports on the screens all day!
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Tue, 4 November
Melbourne Cup
With 20 screens, including a 360° funnel & LED screen, you won't miss a moment of the action. Plus, you'll enjoy delicious shared platters, drinks and TAB facilities.
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Fri, 8 August
Kick It Forward: Brain Rot | Adelaide
No one asked the Kick It Forward guys to put on the worst show you might ever see, but they’re doing it anyway and don’t even care if you come or not.
Discover more
Fri, 22 August
Friends Quiz
It’s time to re-enact the seemingly harmless game where Chandler and Joey verse Monica and Rachel in a full blown contest where the stakes are raised higher and higher…instead of an apartment switch, our winners will walk away with a whopping $500 CASH! (Second prize $200, third prize $100)
Discover more
Sat, 23 August
ABBA GOLD featuring The Flaming Sambucas
See The Flaming Sambucas recreate all of ABBA's greatest hits in one night, with the dance floor open under the giant mirror ball!
Discover more
Wed, 27 August
True Crime Adelaide with Stephen Pallaras KC: The Quiet Killer No-one Saw Coming
Stephen Pallaras KC returns with the third instalment of his True Crime Series. This time, he’s diving into the case of a teenage killer.
Discover more
Sat, 30 August
New Romantics
If you love your 80s, you'll love New Romantics…
They bring the fashion, the hair styles and the perfect 80s pop and rock songs to life on stage every time, and it's always a 'big gig' at the Top of the Ark!
Discover more
Sat, 6 September
INXSive ★ The INXS Tribute Show | Adelaide
Arkaba Hotel is proud to present Australia's most authentic, energetic and popular INXS tribute ★INXSive★ direct from Melbourne.
Discover more
Sat, 13 September
The Beatles Experience
'The Beatles Experience' faithfully captures the music of The Beatles in an extraordinary show by some of Adelaide's finest musicians
Discover more
Fri, 19 September
The Country Superstar Experience | ADL
Get ready for The Country Superstars Experience, featuring Luke Combs & Morgan Wallen Tribute Act and DJs.
Discover more
Fri, 7-Sat, 8 November
Adelaide International Elvis Festival 2025
Adelaide 2025 International Elvis Festival is here featuring Jay Dupuis, Gordon Hendricks, Jack Gatto & Charlie Gaylard – 3 shows!
Discover more
Sat, 29 November, Sat, 13 December
Christmas Dinner & Show feat. The Incredibles
Everyone's FAVOURITE dinner and show is back at the Arkaba – Saturdays 29/11, 6/12 and 13/12! ❅
Discover more
Fri, 5 December
Taxiride feat. TTSAR: Get Set!
TAXIRIDE touring Australia with their 90s hits “Get Set’, “Everywhere You Go”, “Creepin’ Up Slowly”, "Can You Feel" and “How I Got This Way”.
Discover more
Tue, 16 December
‘The Lord & The Larrikin” – The Ashes Battle’ Lord Ian ‘Beefy’ Botham & Merv Hughes in One Show Only!
'Join us for one show only when Beefy & Merv go head to head on all things cricket & The Ashes including hilarious behind the scenes stories from the present and the past. A show not to be missed!'
Discover more
Sportys Weekly Specials
Monday
Tuesday
Schnitzel Night
$20 Schnitzels (Chicken or Beef) every Tuesday from 6pm. Includes sauce or toppings.
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Weekday
