The Gov | Live Music Venue

The Gov is an award-winning live music hotel hosting artists of every genre from around Australia and the world every week in our venue.

At the front of the hotel enjoy weekly FREE music events including blues, open-mic, ukulele, fiddlers, choir and more!

Named after the first governor of South Australia, The Gov has seen a lot of changes over the past 162 years. Since 1993, when the Tonkin family took over, The Gov has established itself as Adelaides leading live music venue and is highly regarded by musicians and music-lovers alike.

The warm decor, polished wooden surfaces and fireplaces throughout make it a comfortable and welcoming place to be, especially in winter. In the Venue, pictures of famous musicians adorn the walls and the dimmed lighting booths around the room emphasises the intimate space, creating the perfect environment in which to see a favourite band.
Best Entertainment Venue in Australia

Regarded amongst musicians as the key home of live music in Adelaide, The Gov benefits from the continued support of many artists who come back year after year, at times to play multiple nights in one visit.

Time: Mon-Fri: 11am-late | Sat: 12pm-late | Sun: Closed unless for show