Adelaide Fringe

Adelaide Fringe

Adelaide Fringe is Australia’s biggest arts festival and a world-renowned cultural experience.

Each year it attracts over 8,000 independent artists from around the globe, earning its place as the world’s second-largest annual arts festival

There’s something for everyone - from circus and dance to comedy, music, cabaret, family fun, workshops, talks, and so much more.

As a major Adelaide event, we want help share the incredible artists, performers and local venues that are creating and showcasing arts in every corner of our City.

We’re proud to support all Fringe events in our City through our Fringe Subsidy Program, backing local artists and live venues. Some shows have also received extra support through our City’s Arts Fund, Live & Local, and Events Grants.

2026 Adelaide Fringe

From 20 February to 22 March, Adelaide Fringe will bring more than 1,500 shows to South Australia. This year in our City, the turnout is bigger than ever. We’re hosting more than 120 events across 17 venues, a record number for our City.

Major local hubs for this year’s Fringe include Woodville Town Hall, Lady Daly Hotel, The Gov, Bavarde, Holden Street Theatres, and Plant 4 Bowden.

Support local artists and venues and start planning your Adelaide Fringe events now! Check out the full list of Fringe Events in our City.