At a glance
- The Greatest Christmas Show
- Friday 11 December 2026, show start 7:15pm in the Theatre; internal doors 6:30pm
- The TEN Tenors, A Not So Silent Night
- Thursday 17 December 2026, show start 7:00pm in the Theatre; Theatre doors 6:30pm
- The Holiday, film with live orchestra
- Saturday 19 December 2026, show start 7:30pm in the Theatre; Theatre doors 6:45pm
- Where
- Adelaide Entertainment Centre, corner Port Road and Adam Street, Hindmarsh
- Tickets
- Only from Ticketek; the Centre’s event pages give no prices and say to see Ticketek (as of 10 November 2026)
- Parking
- Event parking is $19 on site (as of 3 June 2026), card only; entry via Mary, Manton or Adam Street
- Tram
- The free tram between the city centre and the Centre stops in front of the venue on Port Road
- Who it’s for
- Anyone with a ticket to one of the three Christmas shows in the Theatre
- What to do now
- Find your show’s date in the table below, check your ticket for your entrance, and have a card ready because cash is not accepted
- Last checked
- Tuesday 10 November 2026 (ACDT), against the Centre’s three event pages, Getting Here, Venue FAQs and Accessibility pages
- Not yet confirmed
- Prices, support acts or set times, and any extra tram services for the nights
Adelaide Entertainment Centre has three Christmas shows in the Theatre in December 2026: The Greatest Christmas Show on Friday 11 December, The TEN Tenors in A Not So Silent Night on Thursday 17 December, and The Holiday with a live orchestra on Saturday 19 December. The tram from the city centre to the Centre is free, and event parking on site costs $19. Adelaide is on daylight saving in December (UTC+10:30), and every time below is local Adelaide time.
This guide is from the Centre’s own event pages for The Greatest Christmas Show, The Ten Tenors and The Holiday, and its Getting Here, Venue FAQs and Accessibility pages, read on 10 November 2026.
What time does each show start, and when do the doors open?
The event pages give these running orders. The Centre says running times are approximate and may be subject to change.
| Show | Date | Box office | Car park | Doors | Show start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Greatest Christmas Show | Friday 11 December | 4:30pm | 4:30pm | External 5:45pm, internal 6:30pm | 7:15pm |
| The TEN Tenors | Thursday 17 December | 5:00pm | 5:30pm | Orb 6:00pm, Theatre 6:30pm | 7:00pm |
| The Holiday | Saturday 19 December | 6:00pm | 6:00pm | Orb 6:30pm, Theatre 6:45pm | 7:30pm |
None of the three pages lists set times or a support act. The Centre says set times for concerts are provided by the promoter or venue hirer, and it publishes them on the event page as soon as they are available, as a guide only.
What are the three shows?
The Greatest Christmas Show (Friday 11 December): the event page calls it Australia’s number one family Christmas event, returning in 2026 with new acts, new carols and an appearance by Santa Claus. It lists dancers, aerialists, singers and an illusionist. Its event information says haze and smoke may be used, strobe may be used, and the show is suitable for all ages.
The TEN Tenors, A Not So Silent Night (Thursday 17 December): the page describes a family Christmas show with traditional carols and contemporary favourites, plus the group’s high-energy medleys and harmonies.
The Holiday, film with live orchestra (Saturday 19 December): the page says the 2006 film The Holiday is presented live in concert, with Hans Zimmer’s score played live to the film by Southern Cross Symphony, on a cinema-size screen. It lists the film’s stars as Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law and Jack Black.
Where do I buy tickets, and what do they cost?
Each event page warns that people who search for the Centre’s tickets on Google or other search engines can be sent to a resale site that looks official, and that only tickets bought from Ticketek are valid at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. None of the three pages lists a price; each says to see Ticketek, and notes that prices include GST and that service, handling and delivery fees may apply.
How much is parking at the Centre?
The Centre has more than 1,400 on-site car parking spaces, reached via Mary Street, Manton Street or Adam Street only. The Getting Here page lists an event parking rate of $19 (prices correct as of 3 June 2026, GST inclusive). The three event pages do not list parking, so the Getting Here page is the source for that rate. The Centre accepts card only for all on-site charges, including parking, food and drinks; all cards are accepted with no surcharges. After major events, the Centre asks drivers to allow extra time for delays leaving the car park.
Access to the Centre is through three entrances, and the Centre asks you to check your ticket for your designated entry. The Getting Here page links a venue map with the entrances.
Is there a free tram?
Yes. A free tram service runs daily between the Adelaide Entertainment Centre and the city centre, with frequent services in peak travel periods. The Entertainment Centre Tram Stop is immediately in front of the Centre on Port Road. The Centre says additional tram services are often provided on event days, but it has not announced any for this show.
What about the train, buses and taxis?
| Option | What the Centre says |
|---|---|
| Train | Bowden Railway Station is about 150 metres from the Centre, with easy pedestrian access |
| Bus | Bus stops are 50 to 80 metres from the Centre; buses 150 and 157 pass directly |
| Taxi | Ranks are on both sides of Port Road near the main entry; a designated taxi zone is on Port Road before the traffic lights when travelling west, in front of the main entrance |
| Ride-share and private vehicles | A drop-off zone is on Port Road after the traffic lights when travelling west, in front of the Theatre, with a maximum stop of 2 minutes |
| Bicycle | Rails are in front of the Centre; bring your own lock, and parking is at your own risk |
The Centre says that during peak event times, all areas around the Centre may be congested, and it recommends allowing extra time. It also suggests planning your Adelaide Metro journey in advance.
What can I bring in?
Bags must fit comfortably under your seat, and bags or backpacks larger than A3 (40cm x 30cm) are strictly prohibited. The Centre has no bag storage on site, and all bags, including those carrying medical equipment, are inspected on arrival.
Video cameras, monopods, tripods, selfie sticks, audio recording devices and professional cameras, meaning those with telephoto or zoom lenses, are not permitted. The Centre also says some artists prefer a phone-free show, in which case details are published on the event page; this event page does not say so. Concerts can include flashing lights, laser, strobe, confetti, haze and pyrotechnics, and the Centre points anyone with questions about a specific event to its contact team. Free earplugs are available from staff. The Centre is a non-smoking venue.
What food and drink is on sale?
The Centre has fixed and mobile food and drink outlets for Arena and Theatre events in the foyers and other public spaces, with confectionery, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks. Food items are limited to baguettes, hot chips, wedges, pizza slices, burgers, hot dogs, pies, pasties and sausage rolls, and the range can vary from event to event. The Theatre has a merchandise stand with EFTPOS, if merchandise is offered at your event. All on-site food and drink outlets in the Theatre are wheelchair accessible.
What accessibility options are there?
Accessible seating, including wheelchair and mobility-restricted seating and seats for companions, is available in the Theatre and is bought by choosing the Accessible filter on the Ticketek event page, subject to availability at the time of booking. The Centre is a Companion Card affiliate. Wheelchair access to the Theatre is at Door 1 on ground level, and via Door 3, Door 4 and Door 5 by way of the ramp that serves the Theatre Terrace. For events in the Theatre, a hearing assistance FM system can be tuned in at 88.1FM with your own analog FM receiver.
The Centre says retractable, tiered bleacher seating may be used at the very rear of the Theatre for select events, and patrons who book those seats must climb stairs. For event days, accessible parking must be pre-booked during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm), through the Centre’s team on (08) 8208 2222 or an online enquiry. Have your Disability Parking Permit number ready; standard parking rates apply and spaces are subject to availability. The Theatre has a first aid room in its foyer.
What has not been confirmed?
As of 10 November 2026, the Centre has not published prices on the three event pages, a support act or set times, or extra tram services for the nights. We will check the event pages again closer to each show and update this guide if it changes. For the venue’s Park ‘n’ Ride rules, see our Park ‘n’ Ride guide.
Sources
- Adelaide Entertainment Centre — The Greatest Christmas Show (time, running order, ticket warning, event information)
- Adelaide Entertainment Centre — The TEN Tenors (time, running order, ticket warning)
- Adelaide Entertainment Centre — The Holiday (time, running order, ticket warning)
- Adelaide Entertainment Centre — Getting Here (parking, tram, train, bus, drop-off)
- Adelaide Entertainment Centre — Venue FAQs (bags, cameras, food, set times)
- Adelaide Entertainment Centre — Accessibility
Featured image: A tram at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre tram stop, October 2012 (photo: User:Orderinchaos / CC BY-SA 3.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Ticketek, Adelaide Metro, The Greatest Christmas Show, The TEN Tenors or Southern Cross Symphony. Event details can change; check the Centre’s event pages before you go.