Adelaide is preparing to turn up the volume, the lights and the weird (in the very best way), as Adelaide Fringe returns from Friday 20 February to Sunday 22 March 2026 with its biggest and most ambitious program yet.
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Promising murder, mushrooms and mild legal risk, the hilarious trio are inviting audiences to, “Bring a date — or an estranged family member” to enjoy their comical take on the murder trial that captured the nation, cooked up through courtroom hysteria, musical numbers and a slow descent into mushroom-induced chaos.
The most serene moments of the night arrived when music and sonic art collided, particularly as the sun set over the gardens. The ambience of the plant bio-dome, coupled with hazy lighting, allowed for an ethereal mood to settle among attendees.
In his Fringe solo show debut, Adelaide comic WeeStu is bringing a world premiere of Stunted Growth – A Tragicomic Triptych in 3 Gear Changes to Goodwood Theatre.
A unique comedy theatre show, WeeStu explores, in three tonally different acts, the late midlife and other existential crises of one small, possibly former Scotsman.
Teasing Myths offers an intimate audience at The Bunker in Victoria Square a slice of authentic Fringe fare, and you should gobble it up.
La Ronde is awe-inspiring, dangerous and irresistibly playful.
Nicola Brown: Space Invaders is the smash hit solo show coming to Adelaide this Fringe 20–28 February at The Howling Owl and it is set to educate, empower and maybe cause a little light bladder leakage from the some big laughs.
Told through dark, heartfelt comedic storytelling, what unfolds is an hour of comedy that moves between Phil’s absurd sleep behaviours through deeper examinations of his life, health, and having to contend with the struggles of every day while being perpetually exhausted.
The creator of previous smash hit, sold out works Opinionated, Friendly Feminism and Bisexual Intellectuals, Millicent is known for her ability to take nuanced social justice issues and make them accessible through her humour, whip smart patter and original songwriting.
The 2026 season brings together 25 shows across more than 60 individual performances, spanning comedy, circus, theatre, live music, dance and family programming, with a strong focus on bold voices, inclusive storytelling and high-quality live performance.
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