Every Tuesday + Friday, 10:45am. Seniors on Screen 2016 - see the full program of films at their website. The Mercury plays host to a vast array of Film Festivals from around the globe as well as ones made up on the spot. Some are regulars, some are one-offs but always worth keeping an eye on! Not to mention the opening night parties…
June 11, 2021, 8pm. Long ago in a galaxy far far away, on the planet Glamtron a tiny creature was born. On our shady little planet, known as Alaska Thunderfuck, she’s headed down under again. With midichlorians off the scale, she’s ready to slay... storm troopers. Can she fend off the dark side to harness her true power? Will she build the first leopard print lightsaber?
September - October, 2021 (TBC). Palace Cinemas presents a selection of the best new films from Italy. Screening in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra and Byron Bay (in socially-distanced settings) and in Melbourne (as conditions permit). With Australian premieres, heartfelt dramas and hilarious comedies, cinemagoers will be transported to Rome, Naples, Palermo, and beyond.
October 6, 2021, 7pm. Starring: BAGA CHIPZ, THE VIVIENNE, DIVINA DE CAMPO, CHERYL HOLE, BLU HYDRANGEA - your favourite queens from the UK - making their way over from the motherland to put on a cheeky show!
October 13-24, 2021 (TBC) - 12 days at various venues. Premier event launching new films, art and interactive projects to national and international audiences. Arthouse to hard core premieres and retrospectives of Australian and international films; a plethora of new works.
November 6, 2021 (TBC). Pride March Adelaide celebrates Adelaide’s LGBTIQ love/strength/diversity each year with a joyous march through Adelaide. Saturday LGBTQ Pride march gathers at Wauwi / Light Square at 5:30pm, departing 6:30pm for Tarndanyangga / Victoria Square, via Morphett St and Gouger St, near the Feast Festival Opening Party. Pride Party across multiple Adelaide venues.
November 6-28, 2021. The 23-day Adelaide Queer Cultural Festival curated arts festival for the LGBT community brings performers from all over the world; theater, cabaret, comedy, film, forums, literature, dance, visual arts, tourism, sports, and other events. Also Pride March. forums, tours, community events, Picnic-in-the-Park. Events at venues throughout South Australia.
December 9, 2021, 7pm at Woodville Town Hall. Feature Length Show with his dancers from the US! See him live on stage for his Haus Party! down under for a full length, 75 minute production. An all singing, all dancing spectacular visual interpretation of the Haus Party album! Bitch, he’s a big deal! So get your nails, hair, hips and heels in order and come out for the big reveal!
February 18 - March 20, 2022 at Bakehouse Theatre, and other venues for 31 magical days/ nights each year. Festival of comedy, cabaret, theatre and shows by rising and established performers. Over 300 independent venues open for performing and art/ design events - traditional theatres, pubs, churches, vacant buildings, offices, and even the occasional bus!
March 4-20, 2022. The festival includes presentations of internationally acclaimed theatre, eclectic world-class music, arts performances, dance, film screenings, renowned writers + striking visual arts displays during three weeks of warm days and starry nights in March. Adelaide Writers' Week at Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden, King William Rd.
March - April, 2022 (TBC), a month at the Palace Nova Eastend and Prospect. Annual screenings - the largest festival dedicated to French films in the world. To include films: Aline, Calamity, une enfance de Martha Jane Cannary, Été 85, J'irai où tu iras, L'homme qui a vendu sa peau, Miss, Un divan à Tunis, Un triomphe, Un vrai bonhomme....