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·8 hours ago
Adelaide Festival attendance halved in wake of Writers’ Week drama
Attendance at the Adelaide Festival nearly halved in 2026, dropping to 188,236 from 365,402 in 2025 amid controversy over the cancellation of Adelaide Writers' Week. The festival generated approximately $41 million for South Australia, despite a significant decrease in ticket sales. The backlash included a boycott by 200 authors after the removal of writer Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah.
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