Since 1993, under the stewardship of the Tonkin family, The Gov has solidified its position as South Australia’s premier live music venue, earning the admiration of both musicians and music aficionados. With a lineup of local bands gracing the front bar regularly and hosting world-class acts on its main stage, The Gov undeniably stands as Adelaide’s epicenter of live, authentic music experiences.
Address: 59 Port Road Hindmarsh, SA 5007
(08) 8340 0744
“All touring bands in Australia should play at The Gov in Adelaide. Great crowd and great hospitality” – British India, 2017
” We’ve played some incredible places on this tour but I think The Governor Hindmarsh might be the best venue in Australia” – The Smith Street Band, 2015
“It’s not The Governor Hindmarsh, but it will have to do.” – Keith Urban, during his performance at the Entertainment Centre. (City Messenger), 2007
“If the walls could talk they wouldn’t – they’d sing. Live music is imbued in every part of what we do at The Gov and we back that up by creating live performance experiences for all music lovers” – Melissa Tonkin, Owner.
