It is no secret that Adelaide comes alive during March, but some of us need a guide to help avoid decision paralysis. Here are On The Record’s top picks of events happening around town this Mad March. (Image: Leia Vlahos)
By Leia Vlahos | @leiavlahos_
Despite many complaints that Adelaide ‘has nothing to do’ this could not be further from the truth in March.
Watch Adelaide become a lively hub on an animated evening with OTR’s helpful guide.
Fringe
As March looms over us, there’s one obvious answer as to how to spend a lively night at Adelaide’s East End.
The Adelaide Fringe has plenty of shows for everyone, regardless of how wide or specific their preferences may be.
Nick White’s I’m Scared, Babe is a witty discussion of modern mental health with jokes from White’s infamous influencer persona, the Dull Co-worker.
I’m Scared, Babe is on from March 4 to March 9 at The Garden of Unearthly Delights.
Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Ar** For England is a charming ode to the die-hard patriotism sport brings young men while unpacking the stereotype and group mentality of soccer hooligans.
Catch the show between February 22 and March 23 at Holden Street Theatres.
Jenny’s Travels tells her “most original” experience as an Australian living in London to ease her travel bug and rediscover herself.
Tian will be performing her stand-up comedy routine from March 10 to March 16 at The Garden of Unearthly Delights.
Festivals
Adelaide Festival (AF) is bringing excitement to SA with international theatre performances, such the United Kingdom’s Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen and Rwanda’s Letter to the Absent.
The festival will be hosting shows at various venues across Adelaide from February 28 to March 16.
Adelaide Writers’ Week is yet another exciting addition to AF’s lineup.
Catch Markus Zusak as he discusses the 20th anniversary of his bestselling novel The Book Thief at Adelaide Town Hall on March 3.
Tickets are available here.
The Colours of Asia Festival is a vibrant celebration of culture and cuisine held between March 21 to March 23 in Rundle Mall.
With free entry to traditional performances and food stalls, the festival promises an eclectic experience for all.
WOMADelaide will be returning for another year at Botanic Park between March 7 and 10.
With more than 70 artists performing at the festival, grab your ticket to hear a taste of music from all across the globe.
Purchase tickets for WOMADelaide here.
Concerts
British punk-rock and new wave band The Stranglers are returning to Australia to celebrate their 50th anniversary.
In September 2024, social media users spearheaded a popular resurgence for their 1981 hit track “Golden Brown”, which featured in over 30,000 TikTok videos.
The Stranglers are playing at The Gov on March 23.
Get tickets here.
American nu metal band Slipknot will be playing at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on March 4 as a sideshow to their ‘Knotfest’ festivals in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
The band’s heavy metal sound is renowned for its forthright nihilism and fiery live performances.
Slipknot tickets are available here.
Culture and Crafts
The Radical Textiles exhibition will wrap up its run at AGSA on March 30 after four months of transformative designs with dynamic activistic history.
The exhibit displays over 150 artists’ work, providing a sense of unity and defiance through craft making.
Get tickets here.
The Sunday Funday Markets will be returning to Tonsley on March 23.
Over 130 local stalls including food, drinks, and live musicians will be hosted at Tonsley Innovation District between 10am and 3pm.
There is certainly no compassion for those complaining about how nothing happens in Adelaide this month. Stay tuned for our April edition!
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