2008 Adelaide Bank Festival of Arts

One of the largest multi-arts festivals in the world, the 2008 Adelaide Bank Festival of Arts attracted a 600,000-strong audience and exceeded box office targets to achieve more than $2.5 million in ticket sales. Total income from the Festival and its associated events reached nearly $6 million.

The event, which this year celebrated its 25th anniversary, featured 62 high quality international and national
arts events and brought more than 700 of the world’s best artists to Adelaide, creating an unparalleled
environment of cultural vibrancy, artistic endeavour and creativity.

The Festival delivered to South Australia a total net economic benefit of $14.03 million in terms of income
and ensured a positive social impact by enhancing the state’s reputation and image in the eyes of the event’s
local, interstate and international attendees.

The 2010 Festival will be staged from 26 February - 14 March.