Britpop legends Pulp will kick off the 2026 Adelaide Festival with a free outdoor concert.

Jarvis Cocker and his long-time band released their first album in 24 years in June.

The opening night concert at Elder Park promises tracks from the new album More, plus crowd-pleasers such as Common People and Disco 2000.

The return of a large-scale free event to start the festival was a major priority, says new artistic director Matthew Lutton.

"For me, it's got to be an event that is full of energy, gets everyone jumping up and down, and really announces that the festival is here," he said.

As well as free events, the festival is offering $40 tickets to students and people under 40.

Adelaide already has a solid audience of older festival-goers attracted to the festival's annual program of

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