Adelaide 2026 Top Picks: Dance

Exceptional dance shows in Adelaide run the gamut from home-grown to international talent

Theatre of Dreams | Photo by Todd MacDonald

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Beyond the Red Thread

The Ballroom at Ayers House Events, 21 Feb-14 Mar, various times

Beyond the Red Thread | Photo courtesy of AM Playhouse co

Emerging artists from Taiwan use contemporary dance to unravel the entangled cord of womanhood and cultural identity in East Asia and beyond.

Club Eden

Ukiyo at Gluttony – Rymill Park, 20-22 Feb, various times

Club Eden | Photo courtesy of Gluttony

Created by the team behind Frolic & Follies, this glitter-soaked spectacle promises high-glamour, powerhouse acts and seductive storytelling.

Kuramanunya

The Studio at Holden Street Theatres, 14-22 Mar, various times

Kuramanunya | Photo by Tristan Ronald Estevez Petuel

A solo dance performance from First Nations performer Thomas E.S. Kelly, about descending from those who fought for land, family and identity.

PELANGI NUSANTARA

Theatre One at The Parks Theatres, 7-8 Mar, various times

PELANGI NUSANTARA | Photo courtesy of the artist

Lang Lang Buana Dance Art Studio shares the traditional art of Banyuwangi, Indonesia, with a story of love, gratitude and joy told through movement.

Theatre of Dreams

Festival Theatre, 13-15 Mar, various times

Theatre of Dreams | Photo courtesy of Adelaide Festival

One of the most in-demand choreographers in the world, Hofesh Shechter returns to Adelaide with a dark journey into the subconscious mind.