Adelaide Town Hall | Swanbury Penglase

Adelaide Town Hall is one of the city’s most recognisable and historically significant buildings, standing at the centre of civic and community life for more than 160 years. As part of the City of Adelaide’s commitment to preserving its most important cultural places, a series of conservation and refurbishment works has been undertaken across the Town Hall complex. Externally, restoration works addressed deterioration to ensure the long-term stability of the building and the safety of the public, including conservation of the landmark Albert Tower and reconstruction of its lantern. Internally, the historic 1866 Auditorium and surrounding spaces were revitalised through research-informed repair and redecoration, and careful refurbishment of significant elements. Together with upgrades to other prominent rooms, the completed works strengthen the Town Hall’s sustainability, enhance cultural engagement, and reinforce its enduring role in Adelaide’s civic and community life.