Restrictions
Despite the arenas ability to host more than just sporting events such as basketball and netball, the Government of South Australia has had restrictions on the venue's use since its opening in 1992. Due to the government owning the 12,000 capacity Adelaide Entertainment Centre which opened in 1991 (and their fear that the A$44m venue would be a white elephant), the Adelaide Arena is unable to be used for such events as concerts, with most major international musical acts having to perform at the AEC, or Adelaide's outdoor venues such as AAMI Stadium, Memorial Drive or the Adelaide Oval.
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