Together, we created another unforgettable Adelaide Fringe.
From record-breaking audiences to opportunities for artists and lasting benefits for South Australia, our 2026 Impact Report captures the stories and stats behind this year's festival.
From record-breaking audiences to opportunities for artists and lasting benefits for South Australia, our 2026 Impact Report captures the stories and stats behind this year's festival.
2026 Key Facts and Figures:
- $238.3M in total expenditure generated in South Australia
- $165.8M new money to South Australia (up from $144.2M in 2025)
- $4,283 average spend per tourist
- 17,715 direct and indirect jobs created
- $25.9M total Box Office paid out directly to artists and venues as a result of selling 1,083,014 tickets
- $1.2M distributed in grants and awards to artists and venues
- 11,769 people supported with Community Fund tickets.
View or download the 2026 Impact Report below, or for a plain text copy of this document, click here.
Data within this report is prepared by Andrew Mailler from 54 Point Consultanting. We thank Andrew for his time and expertise.
Banner Image: The Alphabet of Awesome Science, Photo: Razan Fakhouri, 2026
