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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 matches, the Ark is where unforgettable entertainment comes to life. We’re proud to be recognised as the Best Entertainment Venue by AHA South Australia three years in a row, 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
Sat, 5-19 December
Christmas Dinner + Show
Everyone's FAVOURITE dinner and show is back at the Arkaba! Your evening includes a 3-course dinner, 3-hour drinks package and live entertainment – because the best way to spread Christmas cheer; is singing loud for all to hear!
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Fri, 25 December
Christmas Day | Downstairs
Celebrate Christmas in our Lounge Bar, Restaurant & Function Rooms at the Arkaba Hotel 🎅🏻🎄
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Fri, 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, 31 December
Glitz & Glam New Year’s Eve – Top of the Ark
Ring in 2027 at the biggest New Year’s Eve event in town: GLITZ & GLAM featuring New Romantics and The Incredibles
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Thu, 31 December
DJ Tommy Tequila’s “Glitz & Glam” NYE | Downstairs Lounge Bar
Adelaide's craziest DJ Tommy Tequila is bringing in the new year with the best retro and party tunes all night!
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Entertainment
Tue, 3-Sat, 28 November
November Lounge Bar Live Music
Enjoy live music in the Lounge Bar Wednesday to Saturday nights with South Australia's best soloists & duos.
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Fri, 27 November
Motown Connection’s 21st Birthday
All greatest Motown music from the past 50+ years in one night, curated from Motown Connection's highly acclaimed shows.
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Sat, 28 November
Ultra Naté (USA) | Adelaide
Old School Dance Diva Ultra Naté direct from the USA and in Adelaide as part of her long awaited Australian tour.
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Sun, 29 November
Broadway Sessions | November
Join us where performers can sing any song from a musical or written by a musical theatre composer.
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Tue, 15 December
Swing Kings: Sir Richard Hadlee & Damien Fleming
Join us in the Top Room for an exclusive evening of stories with Sir Richard Hadlee and Damien Fleming.
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Fri, 18 December
A Holly Dolly Christmas – With Kelly O’Brien
See the world’s #1 Dolly Parton tribute artist Kelly O’Brien. Endorsed by the Parton family, Kelly is more than a tribute–she is Dolly!
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Thu, 31 December
Glitz & Glam New Year’s Eve – Top of the Ark
Ring in 2027 at the biggest New Year’s Eve event in town: GLITZ & GLAM featuring New Romantics and The Incredibles
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Thu, 31 December
DJ Tommy Tequila’s “Glitz & Glam” NYE | Downstairs Lounge Bar
Adelaide's craziest DJ Tommy Tequila is bringing in the new year with the best retro and party tunes all night!
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Sat, 30 January
Craig McLaughlan: Six String Stories | Adelaide
Australian heart throb Craig McLachlan brings his stage show with full Live Band The Watt Doctors.
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Sat, 13 February
Jack Gatto & Charlie Gaylard: ELVIS LIVE IN CONCERT
Two superstar Elvis tribute artists, Jack Gatto and Charlie Gaylard, join forces in a celebration of the King of Rock & Roll.
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Sat, 20 February
Casey Rocket (USA) – As Above, So Down Under
Don't miss US comedian Casey Rocket on his Australian tour!
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Fri, 2 April
OPA! A Big Fat Greek Comedy & Music Variety Show Extravaganza
Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey of laughter with George Kapiniaris, Tony Nikolakopoulos, Maria Maroulis and Pantelis Krestas… OPA!
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Sportys Events
Sun, 15 November
UFC 334: Gane vs Hokit
Two titles on the line, one big Sunday at Sportys. Catch UFC 334 live on the screens at Sportys.
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Tue, 24 November
Meet the stars of Tickford Racing
Meet Cam Waters and Thomas Randle at Sportys, Tuesday 24 November, 7–8pm. Plus, enter to win Grand Final hospitality, helicopter experiences and a signed skateboard!
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Sun, 13 December
UFC 335: Oliveira vs Lopes
Catch UFC 335 live at Sportys on Sunday 13 December from 10:30am. Oliveira faces Lopes for the BMF belt, plus Pereira takes on Pavlovich. Walk-ins welcome!
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Mon, 15 February
Super Bowl LXI
Super Bowl Monday, sorted. Doors open at 8am in Sportys and Top of the Ark. Tickets from $50pp + BF. Walk-ins encouraged!
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