The Garden acknowledges that it gathers on sacred Country – ‘Mullawirrayerta / Dry Forest Country’ - and respects the First Nation peoples’ spiritual and cultural connection with their land, sea, sky and country.
BOOKING
gardenofunearthlydelights.com.au
ACCESSIBILITY
08 7200 3930
Onsite at The Garden from 13 Feb (5pm or 30mins prior to first performance whichever is earlier) www.adelaidefringe.com.au
1300 621 255
All Adelaide Fringe box offices
Please note all transactions incur a $4.80 transaction fee (TF) per transaction
OPENING HOURS
Kadlitpina | Rundle Park
Cnr of Rundle Rd and East Tce, Adelaide 5000
13 Feb - 22 Mar
Except closed Mon 16 Feb
Mon - Thu | 5pm - 1am
Except Mon 16 Feb closed and Public Holiday Mon 9 Mar 10am – 1am
Fri | 12pm - 3am - except Fri 13 Feb 2pm - 1am
Sat | 10am - 3am
Sun | 10am - 1am - except Sun 8 Mar 10am – 3am
All venues are accessible via ramps or flat entrance surfaces. If you have any specific accessibility requirements, please contact us: 08 7200 3867 access@gardenofunearthlydelights.com.au
Visit our website for more information on accessible performances, venue and site accessibility.
SUSTAINABILITY
The Garden is passionate about promoting environmental awareness and we strive to raise our sustainable initiative goals each year.
Help us keep The Garden and our planet, green and clean by placing your rubbish in the correctly marked bins provided.
THANK YOU
Thank you to the Government of South Australia, our wonderful sponsors, staff, performers, promoters and loyal audience who have all played a huge part in making our 2026 season possible!
Program information is correct at time of printing, but subject to change.
WELCOME TO THE GARDEN
Where world-class superstars share the stage with blossoming new talents.
Tastebuds ignite with South Australia’s finest culinary delights.
The best wines, beers and ciders flow beneath a colourful canopy of glittering lights.
Around every corner carnival rides whirl, sideshows dazzle and the air buzzes with excitement.
More than the heart of a festival, The Garden is a feeling, a ritual, a radiant celebration of everything that makes summer in Adelaide utterly unmissable.
Join us as the magic blooms in The Garden.
Photography: Jacinta Oaten
CIRCUS
The high-flying, five-star hit returns — bolder, wilder, and more unmissable than ever!
FROM THE CREATORS OF BLANC DE BLANC AND LIMBO
Step into the round and surrender to the intoxicating world of La Ronde—a lavish and brave seduction of dizzying spectacle.
This isn’t just a show; it’s an invitation to lose yourself in the extraordinary.
At the centre of this heady cocktail of circus, live music, and comedy are groundbreaking headliners, world-class provocateurs, and raw, electric energy direct from the world’s most elite stages
Fresh from a critically acclaimed Sydney season. Don’t miss it!
RONDE
CABARET
The darkest, funniest and most debauched kabarett East of Berlin
Join the deliciously salacious, utterly hilarious, kabarett superstar Bernie Dieter as her gin-soaked haus band soundtracks a debauched night of breathtaking circus, gender-bending aerial and fire-breathing sideshow at its most provocative and hilarious best.
Club Kabarett is more than just a show; It’s a triumphant middle finger held up against the mundane, this wickedly funny show is a life-affirming lightning bolt of pure, unadulterated joy!
‘Uplifting, raucous and always mesmerising.’
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
8.15pm
Presented by VELVICK
BERNIE DIETER’S CLUB KABARETT
COMEDY
Presented by Thomas Jaspers
FOUNTAIN LAKES
Y2K
They’re gonna party like it’s noineteen noinety noine.
The foxy morons behind last year’s smash hit Fountain Lakes In Lockdown are back with a fabulous, brand new show!
Grab your butterfly clips and low-rise bumpsters, hornbags, because we’re doing the prequel that nobody asked for but everybody is going to go sick for.
Will Kath find her dream spunk rat? Will Kim go through with her connubials? Will Sharon score a midnight pash before the millennium bug hits? All will be answered in this hilarious camp comedy parody.
Fountain Lakes In Lockdown sold out everywhere it went – grab a ticket to the South Australian premiere of Fountain Lakes: Y2K before it does too!
TOM GLEESON
Out Of Touch
Hard Quiz host. Taskmaster Australia host. Gold Logie winner. 5 times AACTA winner.
Tom Gleeson is completely out of touch. His head is up his arse. Come along to the show and take him down a peg.
Tom Gleeson is a gold-plated comedy superstar, hosting ratings smashes and filling theatres across the country. He’s played rowdy RSLs and filled the Sydney Opera House. There isn’t a corner of this country that he hasn’t performed in.
‘Prepare for an hour of non-stop laughter.’
TIME OUT
HHHH
‘If revenge is a dish best served cold, the tasty morsels Tom Gleeson has been chilling in the deep freeze for years should safely earn him a Michelin star.’
COMEDY
THE UMBILICAL BROTHERS
It’s legendary. It’s live. And it’s back.
After conquering the globe and leaving audiences in stitches, The Umbilical Brothers return home with their most beloved creation — Speedmouse
Described by The Sydney Morning Herald as ‘Marcel Marceau on really good drugs’, this fastpaced, mind-bending comedy spectacular blends physical theatre, vocal wizardry, and pure genius.
Winners of BAFTAs, an Emmy, and the Helpmann Award for Best Comedy Performers, The Umbilicals have wowed audiences in over 40 countries. Now they’re bringing the magic home. Expect liveaction chaos, frame-by-frame hilarity, and the kind of chemistry that made them legends.
CIRCUS
KEEP IN TOUCH TAIWAN
A breathtaking contemporary circus show that explores our struggle to stay grounded in an increasingly virtual world. Watch as fearless performers balance on a stunning arc-shaped structure - a powerful metaphor for the delicate equilibrium between technology and humanity.
Jaw-dropping acrobatics, contemporary dance, and poetic storytelling
‘A
breathtaking circus balancing technology and humanity. Visually stunning, emotional, and unforgettable.’
PERFORMING ARTS (TWN) THE BOX 7pm (Sun 6pm) | 60m | PG $39 - $54 + TF 13 Feb - 1 Mar (Excl. Mon)
THE PARAGON
6.30pm (Sun 5.30pm) | 60m | PG
$30 - $45 + TF 13 Feb - 8 Mar (Excl. Mon)
Speedmouse
Presented by alist.com.au
Presented by Eye Catching Circus & Cluster Arts Global Pty Ltd
THE SUMO SHOW HIRAKUZA
THE ROUNDHOUSE
Experience sumo like never before with former pro wrestlers in high-action matches. Plus you get the chance to challenge these giants yourself!
Authentic, action-packed, and unforgettable!
Only in South Australia!
JAPAN
Presented by The Sumo Hall HIRAKUZA
The boys are back in town! Fresh choreography, couture-level costumes and a soundtrack stacked with floor-fillers you know by heart. A tidal wave of glamour, star-spangled sass, laughs and an infectious party atmosphere.
Presented by Gandey World Class Productions
NURSE GEORGIE CARROLL
Georgie Carroll is back with her brand-new show, Infectious! An undeniable live comedy powerhouse and a natural storyteller, she’s razor sharp and riotous. Nurse turned comedian, Georgie Carroll is not only brilliantly funny, she is unstoppable on the comedy circuit having performed her smash hit award winning show Sista Flo 2.0 for three solid years of sold out seasons (UK, NZ, AU).
Don’t miss her brand new show!
COMEDY
TAPE FACE NZ
20
Mime with noise, stand-up with no talking –drama with no acting. Celebrating 20 years of Tape Face. Physical comedy, mime and silent stand-up collide in an unforgettable performance that will leave you laughing, gasping and lost for words. Las Vegas headliner Tape Face must be seen to be believed.
HHHHH
MAGIC
CHARLIE CAPER SWEDEN
The Future
Winner of Sweden’s Got Talent, Charlie Caper brings The Future — a dazzling collision of illusion, laughter, and cutting-edge robotics. Sci-fi magic made real. ‘A clear genius.’
‘The most fun I’ve ever had at the Festival. I left with tears streaming down my face & a sore belly from laughing far far too hysterically hard.’ COLLAGE
THE VAGABOND
‘Comedy gold from the get-go.’
COMEDY
TOMMY LITTLE
Namaste The Fuck Away From Me
After a decade of being fuelled by whiskey and adrenaline Tommy decided it was time to treat his body to some wellness.
Even he couldn’t have predicted just how badly it would go.
Tommy Little has a gift for turning life’s mishaps into riotous comedy gold. With his mischievous grin and irreverent charm, Tommy delivers laughs with a bold and irrepressible sense of fun.
Seen on Taskmaster Australia and Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen.
Presented by Token Events
2.30PM SUNDAYS
60M | G FREE
RAA GARDEN PARTY
Marvel, laugh and sing-along every Sunday at our joyous outdoor afternoon concert series. The RAA Garden Party is a fun-filled show for the whole family showcasing the very best Garden artists. MC'd by crowd favourites and featuring comedy, magic and circus performers from across the globe, The RAA Garden Party is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages.
And the very best bit...
The RAA Garden Party is free!
RAA REWARDS IN THE GARDEN
RAA members have access to discounted and free tickets to participating Garden shows.
Use your RAA member number to unlock the exclusive discount when buying online.
Head to the RAA website for ticket offer and free RAA Member Session details. Terms and conditions apply.
Garden
Presented by Mary Tobin Presents
THE EDINBURGH FEST UK
One of Adelaide Fringe’s most loved and iconic shows, Best of the Edinburgh Fest returns in 2026 to showcase some of the finest international talent.
Welcoming back JimmyMcGhie (UK) and making their Australian debut LauraLexx (UK) and OliverBowler (UK)!
A night of unbeatable world-class comedy that will have you “smiling beginning to end, and slightly out of breath from laughing so much.” - This is Radelaide.
COMEDY
Presented by Token Events
LANO & WOODLEY IN SPACE
Lano & Woodley are all alone on a spaceship. Or are they? Commander Col is focused on their important mission. Co-pilot Woodley ... isn’t.
One thing is for sure, when Frank and Colin launch into space, the stage will come alive with an hour of sublime, inventive and ridiculous comedy.
Filled with their virtuosic physical routines and hilarious love/hate bickering, Lano & Woodley in Space is side-splitting fun to infinity and beyond.
Join Australia’s favourite comedy double act for the Space adventure to possibly end all Space adventures.
THE VAGABOND
8pm (Sun 7pm) | 60m | M | $45 - $59 + TF
COMEDY
Presented by MILKE
GARRY STARR
Classic Penguins
Fresh from a sell-out season in London’s West End, Garry Starr is (still) hell-bent on saving books from extinction by performing every Penguin Classic novel ever written. In an hour. Mostly naked (but with flippers).
The comic wunderkind takes us on a literary adventure through the world’s most iconic works of fiction. From The Little Prince to Moby Dick and everything in between, nothing is safe from being lampooned with the utmost nincompoopery.
Presented by The Dust Palace & Cluster Arts Global HAUS OF YOLO NZ
HAUS of YOLO: Where fashion, circus, and cabaret collide. Designer Welt Couture races to create a live collection amid acrobatics and chaos. Fast, funny, and fabulously risky.
Raw, bold, and electric - this visceral physical theatre work dives deep into how touch shapes who we are. Bodies pulse, lips collide, and intimacy is dissected in high-energy movement, colour, and sound.
‘Thrilling and sexy.’ RED RAVEN
9.30pm (Sun 8.30pm) | 60m | MA15+ | $30 - $40 + TF 13 Feb - 1 Mar (Excl. Mon)
COMEDY
Presented by Laughing Stock Productions
IVAN ARISTEGUIETA VEN/AUS
Ready To Mambo
Australia’s favourite Venezuelan is back with a brand-new show about dancing through tough times, finding joy in chaos, and shaking off your worries to a Latino beat.
THE BOX
8.15pm (Sun 7.15pm) | 55m | M | $30 - $42 + TF 13 - 22 Feb (Excl Mon)
COMEDY
Presented by Laughing Stock Productions
SAMMY J
HERO COMPLEX
Returning to the stage with new surprises! Sammy J’s award-winning show is a real-life, hilarious comic book adventure that proves sometimes truth really is stranger than fiction.
THE SPIEGELTENT
8.30pm (Sun 7.30pm) | 60m | PG | $32 - $48 + TF 24 Feb - 1 Mar
COMEDY
Presented by Token Events
GERALDINE HICKEY
A Weight Off My Chest
Geraldine Hickey is a regular on our screens, appearing on I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, Spicks & Specks, The Cheap Seats and Have You Been Paying Attention?
THE BOX
8.15pm (Sun 7.15pm) | 60m | M | $32 - $48 + TF 2 Mar - 13 Mar (Excl. Mon)
COMEDY
Presented by Grapes of Mirth
MERRICK WATTS
An Idiot’s Guide to Wine: Volume 3
A brand-new wine tasting comedy show from Merrick Watts. Featuring new wine varietals, and fresh wine regions
Everything’s new... except the Idiot. Includes six wine tastings.
THE SPIEGELTENT
Various Times | 75m | R18+ | $70 + TF 20 Feb - 14 Mar (Fri - Sun only)
COMEDY
Presented by alist.com.au
LAWRENCE MOONEY
Full Moon Party Moonman’s back-and he’s bringing the whole gang! From The Front Bar to the Fringe, get ready for a comedy supernova featuring Dr Tyler Wall (AFL Mind Set Coach), French insights from Jean Le Camembert and Port Adelaide’s most tragic fan, Gavin Muntberry.
THE BOX
7pm (Sun 6pm) | 60m | M | $35 - $54 + TF 9 - 22 Mar (Excl. Wed)
COMEDY
Presented by Mary Tobin Presents STEPHEN K AMOS UK Now We’re Talking
Internationally acclaimed comedian Stephen K Amos (UK) returns to Australia with a brand-new show Now We’re Talking. His joke book is overflowing, so let’s get talking about what gives him the ick and what makes him tick.
THE SPIEGELTENT, THE BOX
Various Times | 60m | MA15+ | $40 - $48.90 + TF 6 - 11 Mar, 14 Mar
COMEDY
Presented by Token Events DAVE HUGHES
Cooked
There is no one else that comes close to the phenomenon that is Dave Hughes. Behind that cooked looking facade is a mind that works like no other.
THE BOX
Various Times | 60m | M | $39 - $49 + TF 23 Feb - 8 Mar (Excl. 2 & 6 Mar)
COMEDY
Presented by Token Events
CELIA PACQUOLA Gift Horse
Celia wasn’t planning on doing a show in 2026, then her boyfriend gave her an inflatable kayak for her birthday... So here we are.
THE PARAGON
8pm (Sun 7pm) | 60m | M | $32 - $49 + TF 17 - 25 Feb
MAGIC
“ABRACADABRA, B*TCH!” USA
Starring Reuben Moreland
Reuben Moreland (Penn & Teller: Fool Us, The Purple Rabbit) returns with his biggest version of the award winning, laugh-outloud night of absurd comedy and trickery! ‘Hilarious!’
FACTORY 9.30pm (Sun 8.30pm) | 60m | M $27 - $36 + TF 13 Feb - 22 Mar (Excl 16
PICK OF THE FRINGE COMEDY
Comedy Superstars
Pick of The Fringe brings you the very best comedy that Adelaide Fringe has to offer in one star-studded show.
We bring together the biggest International and Aussie stars for the biggest and best line-ups at the Fringe!
Catch the biggest stars for a bargain, or find your new favourite comedian — it’s the perfect way to spend your evening!
BOX 9.30pm (Sun 8.30pm) | 60m | M $29 - $39 + TF 13 Feb - 22 Mar (Excl. Mon)
Presented by alist.com.au
Presented by Reuben Moreland
GARDEN CALENDAR 2026
(Sun 5.30pm)1:00The Paragon
(Sun 6pm) 1:10The SpiegeltentLa Ronde
(Sun 6pm) 1:00The Box
Abracadabra, B*tch!
9.30pm (Sun
(Sun
9.45pm 1:00 Spiegel Zelt
McFarlane 10pm (Sun 9pm) 1:00 Le Cascadeur
9.30pm (Sun 8.30pm)1:00The
(Sun
9.30pm (Sun 8.30pm)1:00Spiegel Zelt
10pm (Sun 9pm) 1:00Le Cascadeur
(Sun
10.45pm 1:00The Factory
1:30Spiegel Zelt
SPLISH SPLASH SCIENCE!
Join ringmaster Rip Tide for the splishiest, splashiest show on Earth — a Science Circus that’ll have you laughing, gasping and ducking for cover!
‘The highlight of the festival… superbly crafted.’ RIVERSIDE THEATRES
THE ROUNDHOUSE
11am (27 Feb 4.30pm)
60m | G
$25 - $28 & Family $100 + TF
14 Feb - 22 Mar (Sat, Sun, 27 Feb, 9 Mar)
MONSKI MOUSE’S BABY DISCO DANCE HALL
Join DJ Monski Mouse and her dancers for this epic session of bopping, bonkers, beautiful fun. Get your disco-dancing booties on!
‘Best. Time. Ever.’
HHHHH FAMILIES EDINBURGH
THE SPIEGELTENT 10.30am | 55m | 0-5yrs
$10 - $25 & Family $75 + TF Various Sat & Sun
BEST OF KIDS FRINGE
The original & best variety show for kids & families at this year’s Adelaide Fringe. With the perfect blend of bubbles, clowning, magicians, comedians & so much more, this is the ultimate tasting plate of funny!
THE LUCK CHILD
Introduce kids to the magic of theatre with a hilarious one-man show by David Collins (The Umbilical Brothers, The Upside Down Show).
A whirlwind of mime, sound effects, wild characters & absurd comedy.
UMBRELLA REVOLUTION 2pm | 60m | 4 - 17 yrs
$23 - $29 & Family $94 + TF 14 Feb - 22 Mar (Sat, Sun & Mon 9 Mar)
THE FACTORY 10am & 1pm | 50m | G $28 + TF 14-15 Mar
Presented by alist.com.au
Presented by MM Media Agency
FAMILY FUN!
Presented by Emilie Bloom and Cluster Arts Global Pty Ltd
THE FRITZ
MAGIC(ISH) SHOW
Runaway props, wobbly illusions, magic(ish) mayhem, and all the things that can go wrong.
A clown and kid powered ride of the ridiculous for families who love their magic a little bit messy. THE FACTORY 3pm | 45m | G
THE PINKY PIE PARTY
Part 2
A 50-minute extravaganza featuring special effects, dancing, and the very best tunes. 9 year-old DJ Alba Lorca is a festival favourite who always leaves you wanting more.
‘The best fun for kids 8 and under at the Fringe.’
$20 - $25 & Family $80 + TF 20 - 22 Feb, 28
Back for one last Fringe and overflowing with high-energy antics, wild imagination and bin-based brilliance.
‘A circus and acrobatic show perfect for families.’
EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FOR KIDS
UMBRELLA
Presented by Peter Combe Music P/L PETER COMBE IN BRUSH YOUR HAIR WITH A TOOTHBRUSH!!
Favourite songs, and new ones like A Frog in My Cheese Sandwich, with the Theatre Bugs Newspaper Mama, Toffee Apple, Juicy Juicy Green Grass, Spag Bol and of course... Wash Your Face in Orange Juice!
Presented by Dummies Corp.
Presented by Strut & Fret
THE ALPHABET OF AWESOME SCIENCE
A PAPER TRAIL
Travelling through worlds unseen with creatures unknown. Join the acrobats of A Paper Trail on their magical circus adventure. Discover how from a single paper boat a whole world can unfold!
After wowing audiences across the planet with their alphabetical, scientifical shenanigans, professors Lexi and Noel make an explosive return to Adelaide!
‘An absolute triumph.’
IN THEATRELAND (UK)
Turn waste into wonder! At this fun, hands-on workshop area, you’ll craft your own musical instrument from upcycled materials and take home a unique, playable masterpiece.
‘A five-star Fringe experience that strikes a chord with everyone.’
KIDS IN ADELAIDE
Presented by Darling and Daring Productions
Presented by NCM, That Science Gang
Presented by Jacob Plooij
Presented
Drumming Monkeys AMAZING DRUMMING MONKEYS
Dance Party
Get ready to move and groove!
Australia’s favourite puppet show returns with Dance Party - a hilarious mix of drumming, comedy, and interactive dancing that gets the whole family on their feet.
‘Our favourite concert.’
ROLLING MUSIC (CHINA)
SPIEGEL ZELT
11am & 1.30pm | 40m | 2 - 7yrs
$19 - $23 & Family $80 + TF
14 Feb - 22 Mar (Sat, Sun & Mon 9 Mar)
Presented by MM Media Agency
MONSKI MOUSE’S BABY CABARET DELUXE
Join Monski and friends for a sparkly, bonkers, live musical singalong cabaret for 0-5’s and their parents/carers.
‘Monski Mouse is a brilliant performer who knows exactly how to keep kids entertained!’
KIDDO MAG
Presented by Last Dodo Entertainment GROSSED OUT GAME SHOW
The ultimate slimy gameshow. Two teams compete - the team that wins more, slimes more. Everyone plays and the special guests get slimed.
UMBRELLA REVOLUTION
3.30pm | 60m | | G
$20 - $25 & Family $88 + TF
14 Feb - 22 Mar (Sat, Sun + Mon 9 Mar)
THE SPIEGELTENT
10.30am | 50m | 0 - 5yrs
$10 - $25 + TF 7, 14, 21 Mar
SECRET MAGIC SCHOOL
Hosted by The World’s Best/Worst Magician
Step into a world where curiosity sparkles & every magic trick hides a secret. This is a fast paced, family friendly magic show that mixes awe, laughter & audience chaos! Admission is magical, but the memories are real!
LE CASCADEUR
4.30pm (Sun 3.30pm) | 60m G | $23 - $29 & Family $94 + TF
21 Feb - 22 Mar (Sat, Sun + Mon 9 Mar only)
Presented
SEA STAR ROCK, ROCK THE WILD
Rock the waves and groove through time! Ancient oceans with singing fossils, dancing sea stars, tap-dancing turtles, bopping blue whales & sailing walruses. Non-stop fun, laughs & adventure await! THE BOX
CAMP CULTURE
A fun, fabulous circus adventure led by Faboriginal superstar Dale Woodbridge Brown. With laughs, flips, and big camp energy, it’s all about being bold, proud, and you! THE FACTORY 3pm | 50m | 5 - 12yrs $25 - $32 & Family $80 + TF 14-15, 21-22 Mar
by SeaStar Rock Productions
Presented by alist.com.au
by Amazing
MUSIC
Presented by Renegade Films P/L
WISH YOU WERE MINE
A live music and storytelling show with Brian Nankervis and the RocKwiz Orkestra, where guest artists perform songs they wish they’d written — ending each night with a one-off magical duet.
THE SPIEGELTENT
8.30pm | 60m | G | $60 + TF 3 - 5 Mar
COMEDY
Presented by alist.com.au
JIMEOIN
Ballyhoo
Catch Jimeoin for his unique blend of observational humour, physical expressiveness, and spontaneity. Join Jimeoin as he turns the everyday into the absurd, often riffing on mundane moments.
Aussie comedy icon Pete Rowsthorn is pairing up with his daughter, triple j’s Frankie Rowsthorn in Smooth and Wrinkly. A night of stand-up comedy, stories of home and their time together on The Amazing Race Australia Celebrity Edition, and the Kath & Kim quiz volume 2
THE FACTORY
7pm (Sun 6pm) | 60m | M | $29 - $45 + TF 24 Feb - 1 Mar
COMEDY
Presented by Token Events JENNY
TIAN
When Life Gives You Oranges
Fresh off touring the United States, Jenny Tian is back in Australia with her brand-new show.
Directed by Justin Hamilton.
SPIEGEL ZELT
8.15pm (Sun 7.15pm) | 60m | M | $32 - $42 + TF 10 - 22 Mar (Excl. Mon)
‘Excitable hour of comedy.’
23 FEB
THE GREEK TABLE
Chef: George Calombaris
MC: Effie
2 MAR
LA DOLCE TAVOLA
Chefs: Matt Stone & Enrico Sgarbossa MC: Carla Lippis
Chefs George Calombaris, Matt Stone, Enrico Sgarbossa and Annita Potter take centre stage at three magnificent outdoor dinner events, honouring our vibrant cultural landscapes. Chaos & unexpected encounters rule at these indulgent long-table dining and performance experiences. The finest SA wines, produce, exotic live acts and the magic of these chefs combine to create a playground for the senses where every boundary of taste is shattered. The standout experience of 2024 & 2025.
Price includes multiple-course meal, complimentary drink on arrival and world-class entertainment
Programmer - Duncan Welgemoed
16 MAR
THAI SPICE MARKET
Chef: Annita Potter
MC: Colin Lane
6:30PM
180m G
$169 + TF
BUBBLE SHOW FOR ADULTS ONLY CIRCUS
Final season in Adelaide. Sexy. Hilarious. Surreal. A visual feast of high level bubble skills you wont see anywhere else. A show that has blown minds and bubbles globally defying laws of soap physics by sexy people doing extraordinary things. UMBRELLA
Presented by Bubble Laboratory
COMEDY
Presented by Laughing Stock Productions HEATH FRANKLIN’S CHOPPER Gold
Chopper is celebrating 20 years of laughs with all his hits, from The Ronnie Johns Half Hour to today, including The Weather sketch, HTFU, Bunnings and more gold. This isn’t a show...it’s a comedy heist!
Time to celebrate Y2K. Backstreet Boys, Britney, and bigthrowback energy mixed with highflying acrobatics and ripper comedy. Fire up the group chat, spin the So Fresh CD, get your tickets now!
UMBRELLA REVOLUTION
7pm (Sun 6pm) | 55m | M | $36 - $40 + TF 18 Feb - 1 Mar (Excl. Mon)
‘YUCK had the crowd clapping, cheering, and laughing from beginning to end.’
CIRCUS
Presented by Gag Reflex LASER KIWI NZ Everybody Knows
Armed with world-class circus skills and their signature brand of surreal sketch comedy, Laser Kiwi is back with a brand-new show!
THE PARAGON
6.30pm (Sun 5.30pm) | 60m | M |$32 - $49 + TF 12 - 22 Mar
‘Fall-down funny, absolutely top shelf.’ THE ADVERTISER
COMEDY
Presented by Token Events
THE FAIRBAIRNS
Fair Dinkum
Lachlan and Jaxon Fairbairn are bringing an hour of sketch comedy live to the stage for the very first time. Packed with huge laughs and fun surprises, this show is sure to be a night to remember.
THE FACTORY
7pm (Sun 6pm) | 60m | M | $32 - $36 + TF
17 - 22 Feb
THE GARDEN SESSIONS
Discover SA’s best, new and emerging, Indigenous musicians live every Saturday afternoon in The Garden.
Celebrate Australia’s Indigenous culture with six amazing, local First Nations singers and songwriters making a big impact in the Australian music scene
2.30PM SATURDAYS
60m | G | FREE Supported by
Sat 14 Feb
EDDIE PETERS & FRIENDS
Eddie Peters and friends bring traditional and contemporary Zenadth Kes music to SA!
Sat 17 Mar
NATHAN MAY
2025 Vanda & Young Global Song
Competition Emerging Songwriter of the Year and proud Arabana, Yawuru, and Marridjabin man.
Sat 21 Feb THE FLASH BLACKS
Martin Pascoe sings Jazz, Soul & Sinatra with a wicked Aboriginal twist.
Sat 14 Mar JIRRAH
Jirrah draws on her love for the 90s era of hip hop and RnB to create songs derived from love and lived experience.
Sat 28 Feb
TILLY TJALA THOMAS
Tilly Tjala Thomas blends soulful vocals and heartfelt storytelling, celebrating culture, connection and country through captivating indie pop songs and powerful presence.
Sat 21 Mar
CAITLYN WALKER
Soulful and powerful, Caitlyn blends heartfelt originals with timeless covers, sharing stories of culture, connection and lived experience.
COMEDY
Presented by Token Events
NATH VALVO
Homebody
Nath’s been out of the house...the drama of it all! Jokes, gossip and high-kicks at a sensible hour.
Don’t miss one of the country’s best comedians in his element.
SPIEGEL ZELT
7pm (Sun 6pm) | 60m | M
$30 - $42 + TF 9 - 15 Mar
COMEDY
Presented by Banajig Pty Ltd
Frigid To Feral
What’s happening to me? I’ve gone from rational to irrational, from pristine to vulvarine, from frigid to feral. And I don’t know who or what to blame. I thought I’d mature like a fine wine, so why am I becoming a very dry martini? Join Effie as she untangles the mass of grey matter that is the physical summit of female evolution.
MUSIC /COMEDY
Presented by The Garden
THE GRATS
Australia’s musical comedy supergroup — a powerhouse blend of wit, music and sore fingers.
Featuring: Gatesy (Tripod), Andrew Hansen (Chaser), Rusty Berther (Scared Weird Little Guys), Sammy J. Also… Tom Gleeson.
THE SPIEGELTENT
10pm | 60m | MA15+
$50 + TF 27 - 28 Feb
COMEDY
Presented by Token Events
TONIGHT’S GUEST: ROVE MCMANUS
(tales from the talk show trenches)
Rove McManus has had over 25 years of talk show hosting underhis belt. That’s a lot of talking - so why stop now?
Come spend a night of stand up and stories as Rove spills the tea reliving his days behind the desk.
COMEDY
Presented by Token Events
PETE HELLIAR
An International Kerfuffle
In this hilariously outrageous true story, Pete Helliar finds himself at the centre of a media firestorm after a throwaway line on The Project goes global.
Was Pete off side—or just ahead of the game?
Directed by Zoë Coombs Marr.
LE CASCADEUR 7.15pm (Sun 6.15pm) | 60m | M
$32 - $48 + TF 17 - 25 Feb
COMEDY
Presented by Janet A McLeod DANE SIMPSON 100% Hits
All the killer punchlines, crowd favourites, and greatest hits from Dane’s 10-year stand-up career. No fillers, just back-to-back laughs! ‘Side-splitting down-to-earth humour.’ HHHHH GLAM ADELAIDE
COMEDY
Presented by Frankie McNair
FRANKIE MCNAIR
Huge Ass Mindset
A love letter to resilience, delusional optimism & becoming the ass you want to see in the world.
Winner: Best Newcomer MICF 2022.
Winner: MooseHead Comedy
Recipient 2025
CRITERION
8pm (Sun 7pm) | 55m | MA15+
$25 - $35 + TF 17 Feb - 1 Mar (Excl. Mon)
COMEDY
Presented by Century
ELOUISE
EFTOS
Australia’s First Attractive Comedian - Encore
After sold-out seasons and standing ovations across Australia, London and Edinburgh, the Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated Elouise is back!
‘A stellar Fringe debut… wickedly amusing and original.’
HHHH THE GUARDIAN
LE CASCADEUR
8.30pm (Sun 7.30pm) | 60m M | $30 - $35 + TF 17 - 22 Feb
MUSIC
Presented by Craft Music
MEG WASHINGTON AND A PIANO
Platinum-selling, award-winning Meg Washington weaves jazz, pop, folk and theatre into captivating solo shows. Don’t miss her Natural Beauty Tour — an intimate, one-night-only experience.
AURORA SPIEGELTENT
7pm | 75m | G
$59.90 + TF 18 Mar
COMEDY
Presented by Token Events
SAM TAUNTON
This Must Be the Place
Join Sam for this 60 minute story, filled with a lifetime of suburban misadventures, small-town characters, and the strange nostalgia of losing the place that made you.
LE CASCADEUR
7.15pm (Sun 6.15pm) | 60m | M $30 - $38 + TF 3 - 8 Mar
COMEDY
Presented by Laughing Stock Productions HENRY YAN NZ
Mum Wants A Girlfriend (For Me?)
Tiger mumma’s boy, Henry Yan swipes through life with a heart full of hope but the self-awareness of Chatgpt.
‘A winningly odd energy, slightly awkward & nerdy but owning it with confidence.’ CHORTLE
CRITERION
9.15pm (Sun 8.15pm) | 55m | M
$22 - $30 + TF 17 - 22 Feb
COMEDY
Presented by Token Events
MICHAEL HING
Real Human Man
A brand-new hour of jokes and stories from a man who has spent a lot of his life having to convince people he’s not a robot.
He’s also a new father, but as you’d expect, that barely gets a mention.
CABARET
Presented by Alexis Sakellaris
A STAN IS BORN! UK/ITL/USA
Born in New York City, Alexis follows his family to... rural Germany. Ugh. Discovering pop divas is his only salvation. Bo Burnham but gay!
Ed Fringe and Soho Theatre sellout.
SPIEGEL ZELT
9.30pm (Sun 8.30pm) | 60m | PG | $29 - $35 + TF 15 Feb - 22 Mar (Excl Mon)
MAGIC
Presented by Insane Productions Ltd
1 HOUR OF INSANE MAGIC UK
The UK’s smash-hit magic show returns to Adelaide bigger and better than ever!
An hour of incredible mind-reading, impossible illusions, and Insane Magic.
THE FACTORY
Various Times | 60m | G | $30 - $35 + TF 13 Feb - 22 Mar (Excl. 16 Feb & Wed)
CABARET
Presented by Arthur Hull. Produced by James Seabright FLOP
The Best Songs From The Worst Musicals Ever Written!
Arthur Hull’s multi-award-winning revue returns, serenading musical theatre’s mightiest misfires.
‘Scarily talented; absolute joy!’ HHHHH THE LIST
SPIEGEL ZELT
8.15pm (Sun 7.15pm) | 60m | PG | $30 - $40 + TF 13 Feb - 8 Mar (Excl. Mon)
COMEDY
Presented by Century
TIM COLLINS & HANNAH CONDA
Brothers in Wigs
Blood may be thicker than water, but not thicker than a full-coverage foundation. Join real-life
“siblings” and viral sensations Tim Collins and Hannah Conda (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World S2). Family drama has never been this fabulous..
THE BOX
8.15pm (Sun 7.15pm) | 60m | M | $40 - $45 + TF 16 - 22 Mar
‘An
COMEDY
Presented by Quiet RIOT MAN SINGS THE SAME SONG OVER AND OVER AGAIN FOR AN HOUR
Conk gets on stage and sings the same song on repeat for an hour. That’s the show.
Presented by Laughing Stock Productions RAPHA MANAJEM
The Salmon Was Good
I went through Tom Gleeson’s trash for a year, you won’t believe what I found!
I am no longer allowed within 2km of any of Tom Gleeson’s homes.
Do you know a good lawyer?
Nominee: Best Newcomer MICF 2025
THEATRE AND PHYSICAL THEATRE
Presented by Bravewords VIRGIN IN A KNIFE FIGHT Rob Carlton
Back at The Garden after winning 2025 Adelaide Fringe’s Weekly Award, Rob Carlton unleashes four outrageous new true stories of mischief, knife fights and accidental brilliance. Funny, fearless and all heart.
LE CASCADEUR
6pm (Sun 5pm) | 60m | M
$30 - $42 + TF 13 Feb - 8 Mar (Excl. Mon)
MUSIC
Presented by Anthony Leppa
ZOOMA ZOOMA
“Led Zeppole”
From the award-winning team behind Zooma Zooma comes a hilarious high energy reimagining of Led Zeppelin’s greatest hits through an Italian-jazz-Vegas-lens. Fringe Weekly Music Award Winners 2025.
SPIEGEL ZELT
7pm (Sun 6pm) | 60m | PG
$48 - $55 +
COMEDY
Presented by alist.com.au
DANIEL MUGGLETON
White Here, White Now
The foul-mouthed prophet of Australian comedy is late and live at the Adelaide Fringe in 2026! ‘Muggleton delivers the goods.’ HHHHH ARTSHUB
LE CASCADEUR
10pm (Sun 9pm) | 60m | R18+
$30 - $35 + TF
20 Feb - 22 Mar (Fri - Sun only)
COMEDY
Presented by Laughing Stock Productions MEG JÄGER
A Beautiful Mind
This is a show about all the times I’ve misunderstood the compliments I thought I was receiving.
I can’t predict what you’ll think of this show but I’m sure you’ll leave and wonder where I get my Botox injections.
Nominee: Best Newcomer MICF 2025
COMEDY
Presented by Laughing Stock Productions
HE HUANG CHINA
T.E.M.U Joke Factory
Congratulations! You’re now a worker at the T.E.M.U Joke Factory. With team leader, He Huang, you’ll write a live show together. Mass produced comedy, big laughs! No toilet breaks. Now get to work!
One of Australia’s premier First Nations comedy stars, Kev is a oneman comedy whirlwind that will find you uncontrollably laughing from every fibre of your being.
‘The man is plain funny and doesn’t hold back’
HHHHH THE ADVERTISER
9.15pm
THEATRE AND PHYSICAL THEATRE
Presented by The Manson Collective
PARTYING WITH MANSON
Helen O’Connor takes a darkly comic ride through the mad world of Charlie Manson as she morphs from naive Go-Go dancer to killer cult member in this hilarious one-woman show about mayhem and manipulation. ‘A surefire hit.’ HHHH AU REVIEW
LE CASCADEUR
6pm (Sun 5pm) | 60m | PG
$30 - $38 + TF 9 - 22 Mar (Excl. Mon)
COMEDY
Presented by alist.com.au
DANIELLE WALKER
Bittersweet
They say you can’t put lipstick on a pig well call the Guinness Book of Records, cause I did it and she’s a sexy little sow. The show isn’t about that, just thought you should know.
COMEDY
Presented by Token Events
GILLIAN
Life, Oh Life
COSGRIFF
Award-winning musical comedian Gillian Cosgriff is here to talk about life. With original songs, existential questions, and the kind of clever, lyrical joy only Cosgriff can deliver.
LE CASCADEUR 7.15pm (Sun 6.15pm) | 60m | M
$32 - $42 + TF 26 Feb - 1 Mar
COMEDY
Presented by Laughing Stock Productions LENA MOON
Sounds Like A Brag
Celebrity encounters, VIP passes and a night out that earned her the nickname ‘Lena Moon-Boot’.
A show about bragging from a person who hates doing it.
With iconic SA chef, Duncan Welgemoed at the helm, The Garden brings you a vibrant, eclectic and buzzing open-air pantry of South Australia’s best bites. A roaming feast where you can wander from fire-kissed local seafood to handmade dumplings, from rich Middle Eastern spice to plant-driven innovation.
Celebrate flavour, culture, and the kind of generous, joyful eating that defines Adelaide at festival time.
QUAFF
We guarantee you will never go thirsty! Our famously wicked Garden bars will be flowing with South Australia’s best liquid treasures - Coopers, Hesketh Wines and Barossa Valley Cidersalongside world renowned brands including Casamigos.
CROON & CAVORT
Ease into your evening with country and blues at The High Horse Knock Off Sessions. Sing your heart out to all your favourite tunes with Trevor Jones in The Wine Bar. Dance until late with top local and interstate DJs at The Deck playing feel-good grooves
COMEDY
Presented by The Soda Room
THE SODA ROOM
Step inside The Soda Room for scintillating and unforgettable conversations with your favourite Garden stars. SA media favourite, Mark Soderstrom’s hit podcast recorded live.
DANCE
Presented by Token Events COWBOY
C*UNTRY
with Kath Ebbs
Cowboy C*untry is a Queer line dancing event...or should I say rodeo, for all!
Hosted by Sydney based actor and content creator Kath Ebbs. THE PARAGON
3.30pm | 60m | PG | $28 + TF Every Sat (Excl. 7 Mar)
5pm | 90m | M $40 - $45 + TF 14 Mar
COMEDY
Presented by Wes Snelling & Andrea Powell
ETHEL CHOP & TINA DEL TWIST
Together At Last
‘A perfect pairing. No other show at this year’s Fringe has made me laugh as constantly and consistently! Wholeheartedly recommended!’ JUDGES PICK - MELBOURNE FRINGE 2025
‘Sidesplitting... hilarious.’ SUNDAY TIMES
SPIEGEL ZELT
5.30pm (Sun 4.30pm) | 60m M | $28 - $35 + TF 21 - 22 Mar
COMEDY
Presented by Laughing Stock Productions
SUPER SMASH BURTON BROTHERS
The Burton Brothers go head to head against your favourite Fringe performers. Choose your fighter, ready your clappers (hands), and gird your loins for an improvised comedy, battle royale!
Presented by Hey Dowling STEP BY STEP Dancealong (Work in Progress)
Get jiggy with it in the land of 1000 dances! A fully immersive dance party spanning the last century from the Macarena to YMCA, from the Conga to the Time Warp. Time to shake your tail feather!
SPIEGEL ZELT
14-15 Mar | 4pm & 20-21 Mar | 11pm 90m | G | $25 + TF
COMEDY
Presented by Token Events
TILLY ODDY-BLACK
Tilly Does A
Show
Tilly Oddy-Black brings her online world to the stage for the first time. Known for her mix of endearing and awful characters, Tilly’s debut live show is all about trying to put on a show.
7.15pm (Sun 6.15pm) | 60m | M $32 - $42 + TF 16 - 22 Mar
THEATRE
Presented by Brian Nankervis
BRIAN NANKERVIS
The Beach House Years
The Beach House Years follows the Findlay family at their beloved fibro shack ‘Seahaven’ over forty years, in a funny, tender celebration of the classic Australian beach house.
A story by Brian Nankervis (Rockwiz, ABC Radio)
LE CASCADEUR
1 Mar | 2pm & 2 Mar |7pm 60m | G | $35 + TF
MUSIC
Presented by Wilbur Wilde WILBUR WILDE
Talkin’ & Saxin’
Hey Hey it’s Saturday, OL55, Jo Jo Zep and The Falcons, The New Rocky Horror Show and Mad Max.
Wilbur pays homage to the moments, the characters, the laughs and the rich Australian music and entertainment scene. Nice.
INTERACTIVE
Presented by Dulcie’s Vintage Bus
DULCIE’S DRESS UP DAYTIME DISCO
Dulcie’s Vintage Bus presents an all-ages daytime disco for those who like dancing. Dress up, dress down just get down to the finest retro tunes from DJ BottleRockets. Fun on steroids, don’t miss it.
COMEDY
Presented by alist.com.au
DANIEL CONNELL
Prairie Dog
Award winning stand-up Daniel Connell (as seen on Have You Been Paying Attention?) returns to Fringe with a brand new show. Book now as this show will sell-out.
‘A comedic masterpiece.’ ONYA MAGAZINE
COMEDY
Presented by Geoff Setty, Brose Avard and Mel Avard
WRESTLEBRAINIA VII Scars and Snipes Forever
With heaps of special guests and some of Australia’s best wrestlers and different shows each performance, Wrestlebrainia returns to Adelaide featuring our mates from Riot City Wrestling.
LE CASCADEUR 8.30pm (Sun 7.30pm) 60m | MA15+ | $35 + TF 26 Feb - 1 Mar
COMEDY
Presented by Token Events WILL
GIBB
Condfidence is Key
Condfidence... it can be the deciding factor in what makes us succeed or fail. A little bit of condfidence can get you right where you need to be... but too much? That’s another story. Comedian Will Gibb takes the audience through his battle with having too much condfidence and the situations he’s ended up in because of it.
MUSIC
Presented by MM Media Agency
MOKO KODO & THE PURSUITS
I’m not going to marry you!
Self-proclaimed, Spanish-BulgarianSouth Australian, folk princess, Moko Kodo, has songs to share with you. You’ll need to be there.
‘There’s a new voice about town! Magnificent... brilliant songs!’
DAVID
O’BRIEN
COMEDY
Presented by alist.com.au
MONDAY NIGHT COMEDY CLUB
We bring the festival’s biggest stars together for the funniest way to kick off your week and cure that dreaded Monday-itis!
Featuring a huge rotating line-up of the best comedians each week, head into the week laughing with a massive show for a bargain price.
MUSIC
Presented by The Harbour Agency MONSTR
The Best of MTV Unplugged
Legends unite as MONSTR – featuring members of Dragon, Taxiride, The Screaming Jets and The Superjesus – bringing The Best of MTV to life.
Unplugged, unfiltered, unforgettable!
THE SPIEGELTENT
8.30pm | 90m | PG
$47.50 + TF 13 Feb
COMEDY
Presented by Token Events
Not your Nan’s Aerobics is an hour of hilarious, horny and heart pumping fun! It’s a basic, low impact, zero pressure dance aerobics class meets stand up show.
MUSIC
Presented by Strut & Fret
GIGI MCFARLANE SPAIN
Barcelona-based singer Gigi McFarlane fuses soulful vocals and infectious grooves, lighting up stages worldwide with her vibrant, festival-ready sound. Don’t miss this global talent live!
COMEDY
Presented by Mary Tobin Presents LAURA LEXX UK
Slinky
Join multi award-winning standup star and viral sensation Laura Lexx with her highly anticipated Australian debut Slinky
Australia’s best comedians come together for a night of laughs to raise money for the Ukraine Crisis Appeal. Previous acts include Celia Pacquola, Ross Noble and Jimeoin.
8.30pm | 60m | M
$40 + TF 9 Mar
COMEDY
Presented by Century
CHRISTOPHER HALL UK Pizzazz
Showman, jester, attention chaser, come with Chris on the ultimate hometown holiday night out.
‘Brilliantly relatable and funny.’
EDINBURGH FESTIVALS MAGAZINE
HHHHH BROADWAY BABY
VARIETY
Presented by The Garden
BLOOM
An International Women’s Day fundraiser for the children of Timor Leste
A dazzling line-up of fierce, funny and fearless Fringe femmes take the stage for a powerful cause! 100% of profits raised will be donated to The Timor Leste Presidential Babies and Children Project.
THE BOX
4pm 60m | G | $25 + TF 8 Mar
VARIETY
Presented by We Did Good
MOULIN BEIGE
From Paris to Adelaide, send in the clowns! A late night soirée featuring the moist prestigious alternative comedians, circus and cabaret icons. There’s nothing beige about Beige.
Winner: Best Comedy Adelaide Fringe 2024
‘You can’t fault it.’ AUSTRALIAN STAGE
CRITERION
8pm (Sun 7pm) | 60m | R18+
$34 - $40 + TF 17 - 22 Mar
CRITERION
10.30pm (Sun 9.30pm) | 60m R18+ | $34 - $38 + TF 6 - 22 Mar (Fri - Sun only)
INTERACTIVE
Presented by Dulcie’s Vintage Bus
PUZZLE PALOOZA
Ready, set, puzzle! Teams of four tackle the same 500-piece jigsaw in a race against the clock. Add music and epic prizes, and you’ve got the wildest competition at the Fringe! All ages event, gather your team and go!
150m | G | $100 a team (max 4 people)
23 Feb, 2 Mar | 5.15pm & 9 Mar | 3.15pm
MUSIC
Presented by The Garden TREVOR
JONES
Sing It!
Join Australia’s favourite piano man, Trevor Jones, for a wild, highenergy singalong where you choose the songs! Vote for your top 10 and belt them out karaoke-style in this interactive musical party!
VARIETY
Presented by ABC Radio Adelaide ABC RADIO
ADELAIDE LIVE
Enjoy a free taste of the Fringe with ABC Radio Adelaide broadcasting live on stage for one special show.
Be part of the audience on February 13 for some serious fun!
THE SPIEGELTENT
3pm | 180m | G | FREE (bookings required) 13 Feb
FIND IT AT FOUND MARKETS
If you love a little shop, pop in to The Found Markets for the wonderful local crafts and vintage clothing.
MUSIC
Presented by Fresh 92.7
FRESH 92.7 WINDBACK
WEDNESDAY LIVE
Windback Wednesdays brings the 90s–00s dance and electronic era back to life. Fresh 92.7 DJs spin the classics that raised a generation, serving pure nostalgic vibes and throwback tunes at The Garden.
THE DECK
Every Wednesday 9pm | 180mins FREE
MUSIC
Presented by OLX Entertainment
MICHAEL PAYNTER
The Great Australian Songbook Live
Fresh from his critically acclaimed lead role in the sold-out Australian tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, Michael Paynter showcases his extraordinary voice performing timeless Australian classics.
AURORA SPIEGELTENT
6.30pm | 70m | G
$50 + TF 4 Mar
THRILL YOURSELF SILLY
Get your thrills on The Garden’s hair-raising carnival rides or take a romantic spin on The Big Wheel.
DARKFIELD
FLIGHT
Two journeys, two worlds: Experience Darkfield’s Flight in 360° audio and darkness.
There are many worlds in which this plane lands safely.
HHHH ‘A thrill-seeker’s delight.’ THE WEST AUSTRALIAN
INVISIBLE
Welcome to the stage… The Invisible Man. Listen as he teaches you how to disappear. Will you use this talent for good, or give in to the temptation of chaos?
HHHH ‘Audio senses overload.’ THE ADVERTISER
SÉANCE
Darkfield’s fan-favourite Séance makes audiences question not just their beliefs, but also their own senses using complete darkness and 360° sound.
HHHH ‘A spine-tingling experience.’ INDAILY
Presented by Broad Encounters MAGIC
MAHO MAGIC BAR
Returning by popular demand, Maho Magic Bar will transport you to a neon-lit Tokyo night of amazement, cocktails and laughter as Japan’s very best perform exclusive magic shows at your table.
