Upcoming events

Beyond Borders

/Kerry Packer Civic Gallery/The exhibition invites you to learn how Hawke and his government helped shape Australia’s global identity and left a lasting legacy.

Exhibits include a selection of papers and objects sourced from collections housed at the UniSA's Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Library.

Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre and The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Library.

The Night Sky - 10 week course

Join astronomer Paul Curnow for a 10-week introductory astronomy course at the Adelaide Planetarium.
Ever wondered how astronomers find their way around the night sky? Come and learn how to find the different constellations (patterns) in the sky and learn about the mythology related to them.

The Night Sky II - 10 week course

Continue your journey through the cosmos with astronomer Paul Curnow for a '10-week (once a week) astronomy course'. This course will be an extension of the course titled 'The Night Sky' and cover many of the subjects that we were unable to include into the first course.

Sanaa Exhibition

Sanaa returns to the Kerry Packer Civic Gallery with its latest exhibition, Let Creativity Shine. Featuring the work of twelve artists from Australia and around the world, each brings their own bold stories, styles, and energy to Adelaide.

Sanaa Exhibition is sponsored by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre and co-presented with Sanaa: A Better World Through Creativity, as part of Adelaide Fringe.

Planet Talks

/6.30pm, Allan Scott Auditorium & Online/Join Māori earth-systems scientist Associate Professor Dan Hikuroa and Australian environmental historian Dr Joy McCann in conversation with adventurer and environmental scientist Tim Jarvis, as they explore how Indigenous knowledge, history and science can help us reimagine our relationship with the natural world.

Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre in partnership with WOMADelaide Planet Talks

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The Origami Art of Tomoko Fuse

/Kerry Packer Civic Gallery/ Experience the mesmerising world of Japanese origami in a special exhibition and interactive workshops by world-renowned artist Tomoko Fuse. Internationally recognised for her innovative paper-folding techniques, Fuse has expanded the boundaries of origami as a contemporary art form.

Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre and the Japan Australia Friendship Association (JAFA).

When Words Fall Short

/Kerry Packer Civic Gallery/ When Words Fall Short features artworks by emerging artists who attend the Visual Art Programs run by Neami National, a community mental health service supporting people to achieve mental and physical wellbeing.

Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre and Neami National

TJUKURPA KUNPU (strong dreaming )

/Kerry Packer Civic Gallery/ Curated by emerging Pitjantjatjara, Yankunytjatjara, Arrernte, and Gurindji curator Marli Macumba, TJUKURPA KUNPU (Strong Dreaming) builds on the foundations developed through the Ku Arts Curators Program and her 2025 debut co-curatorial project, Gathering at Light Square Gallery.

Sponsored by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre and co-presented with Ku Arts

Artists On The Inside

/Kerry Packer Civic Gallery/Artists on the Inside presents artwork created by adults incarcerated in South Australia’s prisons. Art can serve as a communication tool, a coping mechanism and an emotional outlet for those in prison. The works allow contributors to build connection to the community by using art as the medium to create and share their stories.

Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre and the Department for Correctional Services, as part of SALA