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Opening Weekend Wrap Up from Acting CEO Tara MacLeod
Fri, Feb 27 2026
Opening week at Adelaide Fringe always gives us our first real read of the season. Not just the numbers on a dashboard, but the feeling in the city. The queues outside venues. The buzz in the hubs. The conversations you overhear walking between shows.
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Giving Day returns Tuesday 24 February
Tue, Feb 24 2026
Adelaide Fringe Foundation is inviting people to get behind help open the doors to live performance for children and young people doing it tough, with Giving Day returning on Tuesday 24 February as a 24-hour fundraising campaign.
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$10 Support Act tickets return to Adelaide Fringe in 2026
Wed, Feb 4 2026
Equitable access to the arts isn’t a solo effort, it takes corporates and philanthropy playing from the same game plan.
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Scroll Less, Fringe More
Mon, Feb 2 2026
Families are being encouraged to put smartphones down and step into the real world this Adelaide Fringe, with a one-day family-focused initiative offering $5 tickets to live theatre and performances at Fool’s Paradise.
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AirAsia Takes Off with Adelaide Fringe, Powering Midweek Treat Deals
Mon, Feb 2 2026
Adelaide Fringe has today announced a brand new partnership with AirAsia, with the airline joining the 2026 season to power Fringe’s Midweek Treat campaign. While tickets can be purchased at any time, the initiative only lends itself to shows happening on a Wednesday, designed to get more audiences into shows during the week.
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10 years of Fringe look back
Fri, Jan 23 2026
Over the past decade, Heather’s leadership has delivered seismic change and monumental impact.
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Adelaide Fringe Takes Immersive Dome Experiences to Whyalla and Mount Gambier
Mon, Jan 19 2026
Adelaide Fringe will take Immersive Worlds’ centrepiece, The Dome, on the road in 2026, delivering seasons of 360 degree immersive cinema in Mount Gambier and Whyalla as part of a major regional program.
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Meet our newest Foundation Board members
Fri, Jan 16 2026
The Adelaide Fringe Foundation Board plays a vital role in supporting the Adelaide Fringe Foundation and Adelaide Fringe's broader mission.
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Immersive Worlds set to Mesmerise Adelaide Fringe audiences in 2026
Thu, Jan 15 2026
Adelaide Fringe launches Immersive Worlds, a bold new program of 360° films, VR and expanded-screen experiences transforming how audiences experience Fringe in 2026. Running from 17 February to 22 March, the program takes over Olympic House and partner venues including Mercury Cinema, Star Theatres and Carclew.
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Adelaide Fringe appoints Tara MacLeod as Acting CEO for 2026 season
Fri, Jan 9 2026
Adelaide Fringe announces Tara MacLeod will step into the role of Acting CEO for the 2026 season, as Heather Croall AM hands over the reins following an influential period of leadership. Heather leaves the festival in an excellent position, with a strong legacy and clear momentum heading into 2026.
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2026 Program Unveiled with more than 1500 Shows!
Fri, Dec 5 2025
Today we unveiled our 2026 Fringe program, igniting the countdown to another remarkable season of creativity, culture and connection. With more than 1500 shows spanning comedy, cabaret, circus, theatre, music, visual art, interactive works and large-scale immersive experiences, Australia’s biggest arts festival will once again transform Adelaide into one of the world’s most bustling cultural destinations.
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Adelaide Fringe Celebrates the Past and Looks the Future
Mon, Nov 17 2025
The Board of Adelaide Fringe today paid tribute to outgoing director, Heather Croall AM, for positioning the festival as the biggest arts festival in Australia.
