Gigs/Bands/Live

Birdgirl (VIC) + Angie Bates & Liam Wooley

With friends Angie Bates and Liam Wooley, the night will be full of ethereal, introspective folk.

 The show will include a set of the band's music & a short talk about the trek she is completing and the two NFP's she is raising money for: Grow the Music & Slamtidote. All proceeds from Birdgirl merch will go to the fundraiser for access to the arts.

 Join us for a night of music, to remind us why live music is so important for community/bringing people together.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Beccy Cole's Family Jam - SOLD OUT

Beccy Cole brings her talented family to the Wheaty every 2 months. Now in its 3rd year, these memorable, intimate musical nights have become an absolute ‘must do’ on the Adelaide live entertainment calendar. Join Beccy and family with occasional special guests for an intimate evening of harmonies, stories and surprises. 

Safe in Sound - Evan Polymeneas + Fleur Green

Evan Polymeneas and Fleur Green both share a passion for performing original songs. They both have a passion for carefully crafting sweet and, organic elements, with gratitude for audiences’ participation. 

TIX - $10 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Lucas Day 'Float Me Up' Single Launch + Bella Brinkworth

After spending time jamming with mates down south, Lucas is excited to bring his band to the Wheatsheaf Hotel, to breathe life into a set of touching ballads and groovy rock tunes. Expect to see Lucas in his element, sharing songs, smiles and stories on an intimate stage.

Supported by the angelic pop stylings of Bella Brinkworth.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Brazil Nuts Orchestra - Celebrating 7 Years!

To mark 7 years of Brazil Nuts Orchestra, the band is bringing a special 8-piece celebration of Brazilian music to The Wheaty.

Expect a night of rich rhythms, big grooves and colourful arrangements, moving through different corners of Brazilian music — from samba, forró and baião to MPB, funk, bossa-inspired sounds and beyond.

No clichés, no single-lane version of Brazil. Just a full band digging into the pulse, poetry and energy of Brazilian music in all its textures.

Come for the rhythm. Stay for the fun.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Any Young Mechanic + Naomi Keyte

Having taken their name from a line in ‘Hooray For Hollywood’ – inspired by the song’s jarring use in Robert Altman’s The Long Goodbye – there is an aptly cinematic quality to Any Young Mechanic’s music.

On their debut album The Modern Shoe Is Ruining The Foot, the Tarntanya/Adelaide five-piece conjure up vivid, widescreen vistas that blend folk music’s enduring charms with a musical dexterity and sharp vision reaching beyond the genre’s usual corners.

A mesh of criss-crossing rhythmic paths, melodic alleys and lyrical highways, the record possesses an immediacy that quickly turns its 12 tracks into lifelong friends - though no two listens ever seem quite the same.

Naomi Keyte uses the vehicle of contemporary folk music to explore multiple ways of connecting; connection to self, connection with others, and connection to personal and collective narratives.

With Keyte's intimate and detail-rich lyrics, sensitive yet powerful voice, and her band's intuitive and painterly accompaniment, this collective humbly offers up a truly beautiful set. Drawing inspiration from artists like Big Thief, Maple Glider, and Feist, Naomi Keyte brings to life songs in a nuanced and singular way. There isn't anyone who sounds quite like this.

TIX - $30/20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

COMA - Rakali + Leitmotiv Limbo

Scott Bassham (WA) + Josh Phillips

For more than 30 years, Scott Bassham has carved his own path across stages throughout Australia, Ireland and the UK with a sound that’s impossible to pin down. Drawing on blues, folk, rock, Celtic traditions and a healthy dose of punk spirit, his performances are raw, joyful and full of heart. Armed with guitars, fiddle, vocals and live looping, Scott creates rich, dynamic performances that move effortlessly from intimate storytelling to foot-stomping grooves. A founding member of acclaimed Australian duo Ill-Starred Captain, with four albums to the band’s name, Scott has also released two solo albums, most recently Songs Behind the Sea (2024). Joined at the Wheatsheaf by special guest, and fellow Port Lincoln native, Josh Phillips, this promises to be an evening of wild-hearted sounds.

$20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Hannah Cameron (VIC) + Timberwolf + Great Lake.

Theatre at The Wheaty - Almost Austen

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a Jane Austen fan in possession of a ticket to this show, must be in want of a good time!

Pride and Sensibility? Northanger Emma? Persuasion Park? Almost Austen takes your favourite characters from Jane Austen and reimagines them in a brand-new mix-and-matched love story. It’s a Regency remix!

Don't miss your chance to join us for this debut season of a new improvised Austen adventure, developed and performed by some of Adelaide's best improvisers, actors and Austen fans!

Featuring performers you'll remember from Adelaide Fringe favourites such as Vicarious Cabaret, Lost In Translation, Improv Battle Royale, Confessions Club, Six In The City, Brick & Sip, StorySnorts, and many more, this is a cast you are guaranteed to fall in love with!

TIX - $20/15 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Caressa + Tin Town

Caressa, a five piece rock band from Adelaide, Australia. Formed in 2025, Caressa are taking the scene by storm with their fresh take on the cruisy and heartfelt sounds from the 70’s while exploring contemporary themes. Reminiscent of the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac, Caressa have a highly palatable sound with music for every listener and are infamous for an unforgettable live show. 

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Doctor DeSoto

Fronted by Mikey Green (ARIA Award winners The Audreys), South Australia’s Doctor DeSoto delivers honey-and-gravel songs loaded with vintage pop feels, alt country noir and genuine swagger. The Go-Betweens, Elvis Costello, Tom Petty – Doctor DeSoto taps the spirit of classic, suburban songwriting and yet delivers something distinctly original. 

"The music explores a range of contemporary styles, yet there is this pervading sense of nostalgia … this is a band that has the ability to encompass all the good things about the sounds of another era in rock and roll …. with instant likeability" - Wirra Creek Music.

Currently in the studio recording their long-awaited third release, this is a great chance to preview the tracks live in hi-fidelity.

The Big ol' Wheaty Pub Music Quiz - Featuring: Aaron Nash & The Double A-Sides

The Naked Now + Ciara Ferguson

The Naked Now is a soft rock ensemble telling stories both fictional and biographical of life in Adelaide. Seeking to merge energetic rock grooves and more lush jazz-inspired harmony, The Naked Now endeavours to create music inspired by 80s' nostalgia with a contemporary spin.

Loren Kate + BARE

Join acclaimed South Australian singer-songwriter Loren Kate for an unforgettable evening of stories, songs and connection at Adelaide's iconic Wheatsheaf Hotel.

Loren Kate is a multi award-winning artist whose heartfelt songwriting and captivating live performances have earned her a reputation as one of Australia's most authentic contemporary folk voices. Winner of the Americana category in the International Songwriting Competition, Loren has graced festival stages and sold-out venues across the country with songs that are both deeply personal and universally relatable.

 Opening the evening are BARE, the husband-and-wife duo of Lucas Day and Rachel Coppin. Blending rich harmonies, heartfelt storytelling and warm acoustic arrangements, BARE create an intimate musical experience that perfectly sets the tone for the night.

 Whether you're a long-time fan or discovering these artists for the first time, expect an evening of beautiful original music, laughter, and stories that will stay with you long after the final note.

TIX - $35/30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Emily Davis & the High Priestesses + Special guests

Inside the Song: Songwriters in the Round - FEATURING - Nancy Bates, Jen Lush, Kelly Menhennett + Lisa Richards

An extraordinary lineup of four of Australia’s most formidable independent songwriters coming together for an intimate, unscripted afternoon of music and storytelling. 

Inside the Song: Songwriters in the Round

Four Celebrated artists. Live. On stage. Together.

Moving beyond a standard gig format, Inside the Song: Songwriters in the Round

Trading tracks, stripping back production boundaries, and spontaneously intersecting on each other’s arrangements, inviting you directly into the creative process.

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

The Jackson Mack Big Band

The Jackson Mack Big Band returns to perform two swingin' sets of originals, arrangements, and brand-new music! Featuring 17 of Adelaide's best musicians, this is an evening you don't want to miss.

TIX - $35/25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

C. Cedar EP Launch + Grace Vandals

New EP 'Half Moon Lake' by C. Cedar features a collection personal writings, performed live in a mix of ethereal electric guitar and raw acoustic folk songs. Supported by one of Adelaide's best acts, Grace Vandals.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Tim Moore & Special guests - Single Launch + Sasha March

With early influence from Folk, she has found new direction in producing vocal-driven alt-indie pop. There’s a dark optimism and power to her remedying voice and lyrical clarity that gets you onboard.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Elias Bartholomeo (NSW) + Cameron Hanger (VIC)

In recent times, Elias Bartholomeo has been named one of the top acoustic guitarists in Australia today, with his guitar playing being described as "Walking a tightrope between many genres all at once!" with a fearless and energetic approach to his live performances.

Elias Bartholomeo is a touring Fingerstyle Guitarist hailing from Sydney, Australia. From learning the guitar by his grandfather at age 4, to performing with his guitar hero Tommy Emmanuel at age 16. Elias combines a blend of blues, country & jazz in his melody driven compositions as well as engaging and eye watering arrangements of well known songs.

Elias Bartholomeo is a world-class entertainer ‘wow-ing’ audiences around the world, playing solo concerts across Australia, New Zealand, South Korea & Japan showcasing his contagious humour and energy, the show has been titled as a MUST WATCH among the live music community!

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Spiral Dance - Spring Equinox Celebration

Fusing folk-lore and legend with a good heady serve of pagan mystery, Spiral Dance presents an eclectic blend of traditional English folk-rock with powerful self-penned songs and tunes. Rousing melodies intertwine with mythical tales that will spirit you into the realms of magic and the mists of ancient time – this is music that will rock your ancestors! Come Celebrate the turning of the wheel as we welcome Spring Equinox.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Del Webb Explosion

 FIRE HORSE - FIRST SPARK

 Before Del Webb Explosion heads back to Cambodia in November for the Fire Horse Tour, we're returning to one of our favourite venues—the Wheatsheaf Hotel—to kick things off in style.

We'll be unleashing a stack of brand-new songs, alongside the brass-driven favourites you've come to know and love, in an afternoon packed with big melodies, infectious grooves and enough energy to chase away even the sleepiest Sunday.

Whether you're a long-time supporter or seeing us for the very first time, expect a live show full of great music, plenty of laughs and the kind of tunes that will have you singing along before you know it—or abandoning your chair for the dance floor.

Come and help us launch the Fire Horse Tour the best way we know how… with good friends, good music and a few hours of pure rock'n'soul.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Imprints Booksellers presents: 'Waves of plenty' Book Launch - by Mark Cully

Townie (TAS) + Short Snarl

Townie are a four piece indie rock band from Nipaluna/ Hobart. They formed in 2023 to bring new life to singer songwriter, Maddie Townley’s, original music, and have been playing gigs around the Hobart music scene since. Drawing inspiration from both alternative and classic rock sounds, Townie makes music that blend these genres within an indie singer/songwriter context. 

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Groove is in The Harp - Harmonica show

Proudly Supported by Adelaide Roots & Blues Association

 Get ready for a sensational night of deep Blues as we celebrate the "Mississippi Saxophone" with three exceptional harp players, Harpin' Will K, Tim Sheehan and Amin Slee, backed by a stellar rhythm section featuring Lachlan Sullivan on bass, Jordan Schumacher on guitar and Paul Thomson on drums.

 Experience the dynamic range of this pocket-sized instrument built for soulful call and response, roaring train rhythms, hypnotic vamps, and soaring leads with wailing note bends. From the deepest roots of American music to modern amplified grooves, GROOVE IS IN THE HARP will prove exactly why this tiny instrument commands the biggest stages. 

 This inaugural event pays homage to blues legends like Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter, and Paul Butterfield and many others. 

Grab your friends, head to The Wheaty, and immerse yourself in the raw power of harmonica blues!

Musicians:

Amin Slee, Tim Sheehan, and Harpin Will K on vocals/harmonica

Lachlan Sullivan on Bass 

Jordan Schumacher on Guitar 

Paul Thomson on Drums

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)