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The Maestro Ilaiyaraaja Live in Adelaide
Legendary Indian film composer Maestro Ilaiyaraaja brings five decades of Tamil film music to Futures Church, Paradise, on 3 October 2026 - a five-hour orchestral concert.
Saturday 3 October 2026
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Futures Church
57 Darley Rd, Paradise SA 5075, Australia
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From $129 (Middle Left / Middle Middle sections, sale price) up to $399 VIP; Platinum $349, Premium $249-$299, Lower $169-$220, Middle $129-$149. The MIP and Diamond ($299) tiers and several Lower Middle rows are already sold out.
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About This Event
Maestro Ilaiyaraaja brings his live orchestral concert to Adelaide on Saturday 3 October 2026 at Futures Church, Paradise, presented by VAAGAI.
The promoters describe it this way: "Get ready, Adelaide! The wait is finally over as the legendary Ilaiyaraaja brings his magical musical journey LIVE to Adelaide on October 3, 2026. Celebrating over five decades of timeless melodies, this spectacular concert promises an unforgettable night filled with iconic hits, soul-stirring symphonies, and pure nostalgia. From evergreen classics to grand orchestral masterpieces, fans will witness the Maestro's genius come alive on stage in a once-in-a-lifetime musical celebration."
Ilaiyaraaja - honoured in India as Isaignani, the maestro of music - has composed for well over a thousand films, principally in Tamil, and was the first Asian to compose a full symphony with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The Adelaide concert runs from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM and is fully seated, with a venue seat map covering VIP, Platinum, Diamond, Premium, Lower, Middle and MIP sections.
Several sections had already sold out at the time of listing, including the Diamond tier and the MIP tier. Tickets are sold through JustEasyBook.
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From $129 (Middle Left / Middle Middle sections, sale price) up to $399 VIP; Platinum $349, Premium $249-$299, Lower $169-$220, Middle $129-$149. The MIP and Diamond ($299) tiers and several Lower Middle rows are already sold out.
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