
Situated in the thriving south west corner of the city, the Gilbert Street Hotel is the type of Adelaide pub everyone wants to be their local.
From jazz and blues to acoustic rock, there’s something for every taste, with local bands and musicians taking the stage each week.
- Tuesday, 16 September 2025 – The Airbenders
- Thursday, 18 September 2025 – Cal Williams Jr. & Sean Martin
- Tuesday, 23 September 2025 – Bada Bing Bada Swing
- Thursday, 25 September 2025 – JJ Fields & Mick Garcia
- Sunday, 21 September 2025 – Doctor Desoto
- Thursday, 2 October 2025 – Nikko & Snooks
- Sunday, 5 October 2025 – Harpin’ Will. K.
- Tuesday, 7 October 2025 – The Publishers
- Thursday, 9 October 2025 – Rhythm Aces
- Sunday, 12 October 2025 – Pan!c
- Sunday, 28 September 2025 – Roller Coaster
- Accessibility
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This venue is wheelchair accessible.
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The Gilbert St Hotel is located at 88 Gilbert St, Adelaide SA 5000.
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