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flag The Adelaide Festival 2026 moved forward with major international productions and strong attendance despite early controversy and leadership changes.

flag The Adelaide Festival 2026, despite early controversy over the exclusion of Palestinian-Australian writer Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah, proceeded with strong attendance and positive momentum. flag New artistic director Matthew Lutton launched a vision of large-scale international collaborations, featuring eight world premieres and 12 Australian debuts, including major productions of Bartók’s opera and Ibsen’s Peer Gynt. flag Britpop band Pulp headlined a sold-out opening night. flag A parallel event, Constellations, hosted 50 programs and ensured fair pay for over 110 writers. flag The festival’s leadership was restructured after mass resignations, and organizers emphasized the importance of inclusive dialogue and artistic freedom amid ongoing global tensions.

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