The 2026 Variety Gala, SA

Assemble for a Delicious Revolution!

Join the 2026 Adelaide Cabaret Festival opening night in a full-throttle celebration of the most electrifying performers from the global cabaret scene.

This year, surrender your senses to your new ringleader and Artistic Director: the multi-award-winning, brutally funny and dazzling icon Reuben Kaye.

Expect an unmissable evening of razor-sharp wit, outrageous glamour and a curated explosion of local and international talent.

So, don your most audacious attire, embrace the spectacle and join a new era of cabaret. This is more than an opening night… It's your chance to watch history in the making!