Event Details
When: 9-12 April 2026
Where: The Drive

The Drive was thrilled to announce Next Door hosted by Hard Rated, a new home for live entertainment. With big screen footy action and non stop festival vibes, all right next to Adelaide Oval. Across the entire Gather Round weekend, Next Door was the place to meet, celebrate and keep the energy high between games.

From Thursday through Sunday, the stage came alive with a rotating lineup of entertainment. The weekend kicked off on Thursday night as Dan Gorringe and Joey Lopez bring their chart topping Dan Does Footy podcast to Next Door, ahead of the sold out Adelaide v Carlton opener with games played on the big screen all weekend long.

Throughout the festival, fan favourites including Marmalade and Shepmates joined the festivities, delivering candid conversations, big laughs and plenty of footy banter. Live DJs and hosted watch parties kep the atmosphere buzzing from first bounce to final siren.

Whether you were arriving early, staying between games or celebrating your team’s win, the party was always happening Next Door throughout the entire Gather Round weekend.