What is Adelaide Town Hall?
Adelaide Town Hall is a grand Italianate building on King William Street, completed in 1866. It is the seat of the City of Adelaide council and a well-known venue for concerts and events.
The building was designed by Edmund Wright and Edward John Woods. Its tall clock tower, known as the Albert Tower after Prince Albert, rises above the street.
The auditorium is known for its excellent acoustics and hosts orchestras, choirs, festivals and public lectures. A large pipe organ is a centrepiece.
The Beatles in Adelaide
In June 1964, the Beatles appeared on the Town Hall balcony, greeted by an estimated 200,000 or more fans lining the streets, one of the largest crowds of their world tour.
The building stands in the heart of the city on King William Street, a short walk from Victoria Square and Rundle Mall. It is used by the Adelaide Festival, the Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.
Free guided tours let visitors see the auditorium, council chamber and historic rooms, and the City of Adelaide holds citizenship ceremonies there. The Town Hall is listed on the South Australian Heritage Register and has been restored several times to preserve its original features.
Did You Know?
The Town Hall's portraits include many former Lord Mayors of Adelaide.