Brisbane Times ·australia ·8 hours ago

Adelaide Festival attendance halved in wake of Writers’ Week drama

Attendance at the Adelaide Festival nearly halved in 2026, totaling 188,236, following the cancellation of Adelaide Writers’ Week amid controversy. Ticket sales dropped to 49,458 from 97,834 the previous year. Despite the setback, the festival still generated approximately $41 million for South Australia and increased media coverage significantly.

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