Laser Kiwi - Rise of the Olive. Photo: Nick Robertson, 2023
Help me find... budget-friendly Fringe shows
The spectacular Adelaide Fringe is sprinkling a dazzling array of arts, colour and culture onto every corner of our wonderful city.
Thousands of artists are due to showcase their talents across a range of genres, from circus to magic and comedy to music, there's something here for every taste and budget. Check out our top picks, all under $40!
Confessions of a Boba Liberalist
Theatre and Physical Theatre
What's better than great theatre? Great theatre with snacks! Nita will share her food with everyone as she sets out to prove that she is in fact NOT a Boba Liberal and an answer (or not) to the dreaded question: “Where are you from?”
Ticket price: from $25.00
Keep in Touch!
Circus
Prepare to be dazzled as the award-winning Eye Catching Circus brings breathtaking contemporary dance and acrobatic arts to stage. It's sure to be an unforgettable experience!
Ticket price: from $28.00
Jenny Tian - Jenny's Travels
Comedy
Jenny’s had one of the most original experiences ever: moving to London as an Australian. Join her as she shares her stories of phone snatching, cultural oddities and "finding herself".
Ticket price: from $32.00
Dusty Feet Mob
Dance
Connect with community and Country with Dusty Feet Mob's joyous, wholesome celebration of Aboriginal culture. This award-winning show features dancers as young as six-years-old and is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Ticket price: $35.00
MallFest
Community Events
Experience a taste of Fringe magic for free! Rundle Mall’s MallFest is one of many Fringe pop-ups bringing an exciting, curated program of musicians, artists, dancers and circus performers to the heart of the city.
Running every day through the festival, MallFest can be enjoyed by the whole family. It's the perfect spot to grab a bite and a drink with MallFest Bar & Pizzeria popping up under the Gawler Place Canopy from Fridays to Sundays.
Ticket price: free
Fringe Vibes on Hutt Street
Community Events
Free, family-friendly adventure! Head to Hutt Street on Saturday 1 March to enjoy live music, acrobatics and performances. Get into the community spirit and enthrall your curious young ones, all at the same time!
Ticket price: free
Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us
Comedy
The skinny, hyperactive ‘Taskmaster’ and ‘No More Jockeys’ star returns to his favourite country with a world premiere of a new show. Since he was last over here, he’s been named one of the UK’s ‘Best 50 Comedians of the 21st Century’ by the Daily Telegraph.
Ticket price: from $30.00
My body, my choice!
Comedy
Get ready to laugh, reflect and empathise in this timely comedic offering from Maedeh Najafi as she invites you into a complicated time in her life.
Ticket price: from $20.00
Amazônia
Dance
Back after a sold-out season in 2024, Amazônia is sure to captivate you. Expect high-energy dance, foot-tapping beats and jaw-dropping pyrotechnics, you won't be able to help getting swept along on this wild ride.
Ticket price: $39.00
Strange Chaos
Circus
Back by popular demand, this highly unusual clown show is full of surprises. Gritty and unexpected, Strange Chaos is a wild ride full of poetry, emotion and humour.
Ticket price: from $25.00
Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote
Comedy
Mystery buffs and super sleuths are bound to enjoy this unique, hilarious and interactive show. Murder, She Wrote super-fans, this is your chance to join in on the fun and solve the crime!
Ticket price: $32.00
Diary of a Magician: Year One
Magic
Now you see it, now you don't. Chinese poetry and modern magic come together in this theatrical magic show. Spellbinding!
Ticket price: $30.00
Joe White: Ethiopian & Still Not Hungry 2025
Comedy
Looking for something to make you laugh until your sides hurt? Joe White has you covered! Boasting sold out shows around the world, Joe is a hilarious storyteller with a quick wit.
Ticket price: from $20.00
The Garden Sessions
Music
Check out SA's best, emerging, First Nations musicians for free! Visit The Garden of Unearthly Delights for The Garden Sessions — a curated music program which takes place every Saturday during the festival.
Ticket price: free
Adult Bubble Show
Variety
Get your weird on with the most unusual adult variety show. Bubble enthusiasts will be delighted by extraordinary bubbles of all shapes and sizes, executed in the most unimaginable ways. Don't say we didn't warn you!
Ticket price: from $22.00
ALT GRL WRLD
Comedy
Get ready to party! The divas take centre stage at this late-night, adult variety show packed-full of the kind of whacky Fringe goodness that you only find after dark.
Ticket price: $27.00