Adelaide Fringe is the biggest arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere; second in the world after the iconic Edinburgh Fringe! It completely transforms Adelaide and greater South Australia for 31 magical days and nights each year, and is a fantastic framework to produce within and find an audience for your voice.
Considering putting on a show at Adelaide Fringe 2026?
As part of our mission to make Adelaide Fringe the most inclusive festival in the world, we disburse donations made to Arts Unlimited, the Adelaide Fringe Foundation, through Fringe Fund grants to reduce barriers for artists, venues, and producers to participate.
Grant applications are now open to support artists, collectives, producers, and venue operators to present shows at Adelaide Fringe 2026.
Fringe is an open access festival, meaning ANYONE can be a part of it (as long as it abides by our Terms and Conditions and the law). Whether you’re a seasoned performer, an up-and-comer looking to further develop yourself as an artist, or a total newbie looking to take your first plunge into the arts, Adelaide Fringe is the coveted destination for artists across the globe.
Fringe is a fantastic chance to explore new work, find new audiences and feel out the industry. We provide opportunities to mingle with seasoned Fringe participants and delegates from all over the world, so you can learn from the best of the best.
How do I know if Fringe is right for me?
Of course, we know the decision to participate can be both exhilarating and daunting. We aim to help you navigate and determine whether Adelaide Fringe aligns with your creative pursuits, understanding what Adelaide Fringe is and isn't, and how to budget effectively.
Finding the budget to put on a Fringe show can be a challenge, particularly with the increasing cost of doing business, but we’re here to help! You can apply for funding support via the Fringe Fund when grant applications opens later this year.
Essential Artist Info
View or download the Artist Magazine below, or for a plain text copy of this document, click here.
1 Aug 2025: Fringe Fund Applications CLOSE 27 Aug 2025: Show Registrations OPEN
30 October 2025: Registration deadline for printed Official Fringe Guide December 2025: Program Launch 20 Feb-22 Mar 2026: Adelaide Fringe 2026
Keep in Touch
Contact Us Stuck with your show registration? Have a few questions? Our Artist & Venue team would love to have a chat via email or calling +61 8 8100 2022.
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The Adelaide Fringe team is on hand to talk you through your registration journey. We also have heaps of online resources to help you get the most out of your season and connect with the right venue.
What does your show registration get you?
Show listing in the printed Adelaide Fringe Guide (if it’s fully registered by mid October 2025)
Show web page listing on adelaidefringe.com.au (2.3 million visitors in 2024)
FringeTIX team services including customer service, accessibility bookings, event changes, audience communications, reports, promo codes and more, from registration all the way through curtain call
Personalised support from our Marketing team to guide and train you in maximising your sound and finding your audience
Access to sales campaign initiatives that help to drive ticket sales
Free participation in the Honey Pot Arts Marketplace to help you secure onward touring deals
The chance to participate in events and programs to promote your work, including Program Launch and Meet the Media
Ongoing support, guidance and advice every step of the way
Make sure you lean into these opportunities to make the most of your Fringe season!
Show registrations for Adelaide Fringe 2026 will open in August.
Fringe Opportunities
Registering with Adelaide Fringe also welcomes a plethora of unique opportunities to learn, network and get your show out into the world.
Adelaide Fringe loves celebrating outstanding talent. To participate in the Awards Program, events need to opt-in through AVR during registration. More info during registration.
Adelaide Fringe raises funds to support artists and venues. We encourage bold ideas to take shape and support all forms of expression.
FringePOD: Listen to Adelaide Fringe's bimonthly FringePOD podcast interview series to hear from other artists, producers, and arts industry professionals about the inner workings of the arts.
