Adelaide Festival of Ideas
In 2021 we are delighted to be bringing the Adelaide Festival of Ideas to life, in partnership with Illuminate Adelaide.
From Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 July, the Adelaide Festival of Ideas will celebrate the life of the mind, in support of the public value of ideas, thinking and innovation as foundations of civil society, an informed democracy and a robust economy.
The festival offers our community the chance to be engaged, challenged and inspired by the program of speakers and events. Most of the events are free to attend, ensuring the festival is accessible to everyone.
Read the press release to find out more about the exciting program of events.
Isobel Marshall, current student and Young Australian of the Year 2021, Professor John Carty, and Kirstie Parker have joined forces as curators of the 2021 Adelaide Festival of Ideas. They are standing in front of the Wangu Poles, which mark the entrance of the Kaurna Learning Circle (Karra Wirraparinangku) on the University of Adelaide North Terrace campus.
The Art of the Possible Festival
As part of the Adelaide Festival of Ideas, our students have launched the Art of the Possible Festival, designed to bring to life the University's creative outputs. This is an open-access, student-led festival that will run from 19 - 23 July 2021. It is presented in partnership with the University's Sia Furler Institute, the Andy Thomas Space Foundation and the Adelaide Festival of Ideas.
Exploring the past
To get ready for the reinvigorated 2021 Adelaide Festival of Ideas you can explore the Festival archives and listen to sessions dating back to 1999.