The Gov

The Gov South Australia’s leading live music venue, highly regarded upon by musicians and music-lovers alike.
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“It’s not The Governor Hindmarsh, but it will have to do.” – Keith Urban, during his performance at the Entertainment Centre. (City Messenger) 24/05/07
Since 1993, when the Tonkin family took over, The Gov has established itself as South Australia’s leading live music venue and is highly regarded upon by musicians and music-lovers alike. Between the regular local bands playing in the front bar and

the world-class music featured in the venue, The Gov really is Adelaide’s home of live, original music.

Swedish metalcore phenomenon Thrown head back our way next February on their biggest Aussie headline tour to date. Joine...
07/09/2026

Swedish metalcore phenomenon Thrown head back our way next February on their biggest Aussie headline tour to date.

Joined by special guests Connecticut's Boundaries, Pittsburgh's 156/Silence Australia's own Volatile Ways, tickets are moving fast.

Grab them while you can at bit.ly/ThrownTheGov

The Audreys take to our stage November 13, bringing the kind of songs that draw you in and make an evening disappear far...
04/09/2026

The Audreys take to our stage November 13, bringing the kind of songs that draw you in and make an evening disappear far too quickly.

Settle in, you'll want to stay awhile.

04/09/2026

Chiodos have never been a band that fit neatly into one box.

This November, the post-hardcore icons bring All’s Well That Ends Well to our stage, celebrating 20 years of an album that pushed boundaries and helped define a generation of post-hardcore.

Grab your tickets at bit.ly/ChiodosTheGov

On November 15, Jonah Marais brings The Dreamer Tour to our stage, joined by fellow Why Don’t We founding members Jack A...
03/09/2026

On November 15, Jonah Marais brings The Dreamer Tour to our stage, joined by fellow Why Don’t We founding members Jack Avery and Zach Herron for their first Australian shows together since 2019.

From “8 Letters” and “Trust Fund Baby” to Jonah’s solo music, this is a reunion Why Don’t We fans have been waiting for.

Tickets at bit.ly/JONAHMARAIS

JUST ANNOUNCED: GRAMMY Award-nominated progressive metal quintet Periphery are headed back to Adelaide next March bringi...
03/09/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED: GRAMMY Award-nominated progressive metal quintet Periphery are headed back to Adelaide next March bringing their new album A Pale White Dot to our stage, supported by Sydney modern metalcore outfit Inertia.

Sign up for Early Bird Presale tickets → daltours.cc/periphery

October 30 just got a whole lot funnier.Belfast comedian and Tea With Me host Shane Todd brings his brand new stand-up s...
03/09/2026

October 30 just got a whole lot funnier.

Belfast comedian and Tea With Me host Shane Todd brings his brand new stand-up show to our stage, fresh from performing in some of the world’s biggest comedy clubs.

If you know Shane, you know we’re in for a good night.

02/09/2026

Two years of Rocola calls for one BIG celebration.

ROCOLA FEST takes over September 5 for their biggest party yet, bringing Ranchera, Banda, Vallenato and Tropical music together for a night made for singing, dancing and celebrating.

Expect Colombian flavours from Berbeos Bros, Aguardiente and Club Colombia, with plenty of surprises along the way.

Rocolovers, this one’s for you.

Tickets at bit.ly/Rocola26

🎶 This Week on Our Front Stages 🎶Maybe it’s Gumbo that gets you through the door, a Friday night band you haven’t seen b...
02/09/2026

🎶 This Week on Our Front Stages 🎶

Maybe it’s Gumbo that gets you through the door, a Friday night band you haven’t seen before, or Crooked Road and Mojo Fox on Saturday.

Whatever catches your eye, stick around and see what else you find.

02/09/2026

Few record labels have shaped rock ‘n’ roll quite like Sun Records.

On November 5, the legendary Memphis label comes to life on our stage, celebrating the music of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison and the pioneers who changed music forever.

Seventy years of the Sun Sound, brought back to where it belongs: live on stage.

Tickets at bit.ly/SUNRECORDSatTheGov

You’re only as good as your weakest teammate...Choose wisely.Quiz Night returns September 17. Book at bit.ly/WeeklyFifty...
02/09/2026

You’re only as good as your weakest teammate...

Choose wisely.

Quiz Night returns September 17.
Book at bit.ly/WeeklyFiftyTheGovQuiz

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59 Port Road
Adelaide, SA
5007

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+61883400744

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