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Our Vision

Our vision is to make Adelaide Fringe the most inclusive festival in the world, by providing support and initiatives that remove the barriers for participants and audience to participate in Adelaide Fringe. 
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More ramps, less steps
From Auslan interpreters to audio description. We want to make every show accessible for both performers and audiences.
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Bigger Applause and Smaller Fees
From Rainbow Serpent to Rainbow Flag, we're helping fund the next generation of First Nations, Diverse and first-timer Fringe artists.
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From Far Away to the Front Row  
We want to ensure those from regional areas and communities experiencing disadvantage can become audience members and maybe even future performers.

Ways to Support

Whatever donation you make, you are helping make arts unlimited! Want to make a regular donation? Read about the benefits of giving regularly here.

All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Your Donation Supports...

Arts Unlimited supports two key funds that make Adelaide Fringe more inclusive and accessible:
  • Fringe Fund provides grants and development opportunities for artists, venues, and producers—particularly those who are emerging, First Nations, regional, or from diverse backgrounds—so they can bring their work to life at Fringe.
  • Community Fund purchases Fringe tickets for people who wouldn’t otherwise be able to attend Fringe, including community groups, people experiencing disadvantage, and Category 1-4 school groups.
  • Future Fund supports long-term sustainability, enabling us to take creative risks, back emerging voices, and keep Fringe accessible and alive for generations to come.

Fringe Fund

The aim of the Fringe Fund is to remove the financial barriers for artists and venues to participate in Adelaide Fringe, as well as opportunities to collaborate with creative organisations to develop works—both opportunities contribute to the diversity of the Fringe program and development of audiences across all genres.

With the help of our generous donors, these grants help us elevate diverse voices, and support all forms of expression which enrich our festival offerings.

In 2025, the support of our donors enabled 251 artists and venues to participate in this year's festival through grants dispersed via Adelaide Fringe Fund. Unfortunately due to limited funds, 286 applicants missed out. Our aim is to support these applicants to participate in the 2026 Adelaide Fringe—your donation today will help.
View full list of 2025 Grant Recipients
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Art is the Medium. Photo: Razan Fakhouri, 2025
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Mission to the Moon. Photo: Carl Vester, 2025
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Umeewarra Media. Photo: Nathan, 2025

Community Fund

Our vision is to make Adelaide Fringe the most inclusive festival in the world. The Community Fund exists to purchase Fringe tickets for community and school groups experiencing disadvantage who would not otherwise be able to experience Fringe. Through this initiative, we can transport people from their everyday lives, inspire future creatives and bring people together through the arts.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, in 2025 we were able to engage with more of our community than ever before with more than 10,415 tickets gifted to disadvantaged community groups reaching 78 organisations, 47 Category 1-4 schools groups, and 27 homeschool families.
Check out who you've helped us support
Is your organisation interested in being a Community Fund recipient? Complete the EOI form below and we will be in touch.
Fill out the Community Fund EOI form here

Future Fund

Since 1960, Adelaide Fringe has challenged artists to be brave, inspired audiences to take risks and championed cultural diversity, inclusivity, and acceptance to ensure the cultural, social and economic force of arts in South Australia. 

Future Fund will support long-term sustainability, enabling us to take creative risks, back emerging voices, and keep Fringe accessible and alive for generations to come.
Help secure the Future of Adelaide Fringe

Donor Impact

Read what Arts Unlimited was able to achieve in 2025 thanks to the generosity of our Donor Circle, State Government and Fringe community. For a plain text copy of this document, click here.
Make a difference and donate today!

You Make a Difference

Fringe Fund and Community Fund Recipients are eternally grateful for the support of Arts Unlimited donors. Without these funds, the extent of their participation in Fringe would not be possible!
Help remove barriers to participate

Other Ways to Support

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Looking to make a bigger impact? We've got the group for you!
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Give the gift of Fringe to someone who wouldn't otherwise be able to attend.
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Keep the Fringe party going with a Gift in Will.
Arts Unlimited would like to thank our Philanthropic Partners for their ongoing support.
Philanthropic Partners logos: James & Diana Ramsay Foundation, Nunn Dimos Foundation, MGA Whittles Community Fund

Corporate Support

Adelaide Fringe is forever grateful for the additional philanthropic support of our Partners. Initiatives in 2025 included:
  • Presenting Partner, NRMA Insurance helped us support even more artists and communities by doubling donations made at cart and tickets paid forward.
  • Lumo Energy, Toyota, Lutheran Care, MGA Whittles Community Foundation, and Health Partners were Matching Partners on our 3rd annual Giving Day, helping raise over $160,000 in donations for the Community Fund.
  • Foodland + Fringe tote bags were on sale in Foodland stores across South Australia, with part proceeds from every bag sold donated to Arts Unlimited.
  • Cucina Classica sold a limited edition run of coffee beans with 50 cents from every bag sold donated to Arts Unlimited. In addition, they donated 1,000 ready-made meals to Fringe artists to help fuel their seasons.
  • Hither & Yon created a limited edition Fringe Petit Rouge with part proceeds from all sales supporting Arts Unlimited.
  • Flagship Distillery created a limited edition Fringe Gin Fizz with part proceeds from all sales supporting Arts Unlimited.
  • Lumo Energy and Novatech supported venues by offering grants.
For more information on how your business can support, please contact the Partnerships team via email.

Foundation Board

Arts Unlimited, the Adelaide Fringe Foundation, is governed by a passionate and experienced board committed to supporting creativity, equity, and access.

The Adelaide Fringe Foundation Board Members:
David Pearson - Chair
Fiona Sinclair
Jess Cronin
Julie Fraser
Karen Hayes
Maria Panagiotidis
Matt Tarrant
Sam Harvey
Sarah Rohrsheim
Banner Image: Virtual Unreality. Photo: Jenny Kwok, 2025