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.

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.

Michael Wesley: Blind Spot

/6pm, Allan Scott Auditorium & Online/Join us as foreign policy analyst and commentator Professor Michael Wesley discusses his Quarterly Essay with Misha Ketchell, Editor of The Conversation.

Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre

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).

Thomas Mayo: Nelson Mandela Lecture

/6pm, Allan Scott Auditorium & Online/
This Nelson Mandela Lecture will be presented by Thomas Mayo - a leading voice in human rights advocacy and an award-winning author.

Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre.

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

Behind The Lines

Behind the Lines features a broad selection of political cartoons from around Australia, providing an insight into the year that was in Australian politics and current affairs.
Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre and developed by the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House.

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