Thebarton Theatre

Thebarton Theatre

Adelaide


Now this old stager has got soul! Vaguely art deco, the 1928 'Thebby' is an iconic Adelaide live-music venue with great acoustics and buckets of charm. Midsize touring acts like Rodriguez, Morrissey and the Black Crowes make the grade. Box office hours vary with gigs.


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