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You came for Adelaide Fringe, but you’re going to get so much more! Adelaide is a vibrant city bursting with culture, flavours, and entertainment. Explore world-renowned wineries, relax on stunning beaches, and wander along North Terrace, Adelaide’s Cultural Boulevard. After enjoying one or more of the 1,400+ Fringe shows, retire to one of Adelaide’s IHG Hotels & Resorts to relax, recharge and get ready to do it all again.

Getting to Adelaide

Flying

There are direct flights to Adelaide from major Australian capital cities. You’ll be arriving into Adelaide Airport (just quietly voted the best airport in Australia), where you can hire a car, grab a ride share, or catch the airport shuttle bus. The CBD is just a 15-minute drive away! For more information visit the Adelaide Airport website. As a long standing Partner of Adelaide Fringe, you’ll find Fringe activations around the airport, so the fun starts as soon as you arrive!

Driving

Travelling by car from the eastern states? National Highway One is the one. It’s a similar story coming from the north where the A1 also ends at Gepps Cross then it’s just 15 minutes into the centre of town.

From Melbourne take the Great Ocean Road route. The drive is full of beautiful scenery, including some of the most beautiful beaches and National Parks, and it connects up with the South Eastern Freeway to guide you straight into the heart of Adelaide.

Fringe shows span across towns all over the state, so you could catch one on your way to Adelaide! Use our web filters to find a show in regional areas here.
A large, red, spiky lobster sculpture sits behind a white Subaru with Adelaide Fringe decals. People are visible in the background.
Adelaide Fringe car driving around Kingston SE. Photo: Laura Thomas, 2025

Where to Stay

Adelaide Fringe’s Festival Partner, IHG Hotels & Resorts has you covered. Discover your perfect festival home base at Adelaide Fringe! Their collection of perfectly placed hotels puts you right in the heart of the action. Whether you're travelling to the festival or looking for a memorable city getaway, they’ve got the ideal hotel stay to complement your experience. Book your front row stay here!

Getting Around

Public Transport

Without a car? Never fear! Adelaide is a very walkable city and public transport is everywhere. Catch the FREE City Connector to get around the city, take the train, tram or bus to get into or out of the city. Find more information about Adelaide's public transport on the Adelaide Metro website. 

Parking

Attending a show in Adelaide CBD and don't know where to park? UPark has you covered with 12 locations around the city.
A driver of the Adelaide Fringe Subaru Outback shows their UPARKPLUS card out of the drivers side window.
UPark. Photo: Anastasia Comelli, 2025

Eat and Drink

Adelaide offers diverse bar and restaurant scenes across the city, so use this just as a starting point! Adelaide's culinary and nightlife scenes are constantly evolving, so exploring and discovering hidden gems is part of the fun. It doesn’t end in the CBD–venture half an hour in any direction and you will have even more to choose from, including world-renowned wineries with acclaimed restaurants and cellar doors.

Wherever you grab a bite to eat or a drink, you'll find a Fringe show nearby.

City Centre

  • East End and Rundle Street: This trendy area around Rundle Street offers stylish cocktail bars, award winning restaurants and rooftop bars with city views. Recommended: Luna 10 and Koomo at Crowne Plaza Adelaide.
  • Peel and Leigh Streets: Known for its concentration of sophisticated restaurants, from modern Australian to international flavours.This vibrant precinct boasts a concentration of trendy bars, from intimate cocktail lounges to lively pubs. Recommended Therapy Cocktail Bar.
  • Hindley Street: This iconic strip features a mix of live music venues, late-night bars, and nightclubs, catering to a younger crowd.
  • Gouger Street: Home to the iconic Adelaide Central Market and Chinatown, this strip offers a vibrant array of fresh produce, gourmet foods and diverse cuisines alongside bars with everything from craft beers to sophisticated cocktails. Recommended: Merrymaker Rooftop Bar and Market and Meander restaurant at Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets.
  • North Adelaide: Discover charming pubs and wine bars in this historic neighborhood or check out the recently refurbished iconic Art Deco cinema with fully licenced bar offering a more relaxed ambiance. Recommended The Piccadily.
Three people cheersing their drinks at Merrymaker Rooftop Bar
Merrymaker Rooftop Bar. Image supplied.

Within 30 minutes of the CBD

  • Suburbia: King William Rd, Goodwood Road, The Parade… so many options just outside the city centre. These bustling strips are home to everything from cosy bistro’s to dog friendly wine bars to classic pubs. Some of the best venues are nestled amongst backstreets in Thebarton and Port Adelaide, get out and explore these gems! Recommended The Suburban Brew - Goodwood and Glyde.
  • McLaren Vale: World-renowned wineries with cellar doors and tasting rooms, most offer food options prepared by expert chefs featuring local produce. Recommended Hither & Yon Cellar door.
  • Barossa Valley: Iconic wine region with numerous cellar doors offering wine tasting and dining experiences. Recommended El Estanco.
  • Adelaide Hills: Scenic wineries with charming cellar door bars and classic yet unique brew pubs, often with stunning views and live music. Recommended Sinclair's Gully Winery
People enjoying beer at The Suburban Brew
The Suburban Brew. Image supplied

Beachfront

  • Glenelg & Brighton: These popular beaches boast a wide range of bars, from casual pubs to lively beachfront venues.
  • Henley & Grange: Known for its vibrant atmosphere, both Grange and Henley Beach offer a variety of bars and restaurants with stunning ocean views. 
  • Semaphore: Known for its sandy beaches, bustling foreshore and chic cafes. 

More in Adelaide

You will find a world of unique world class experiences in Adelaide and South Australia, here are a few of the other incredible arts festivals and events in Adelaide during (or around) the 2025 Fringe season. 

Santos Tour Down Under, 17-26 January 2025
LIV Golf, 14-16 February 2025 
Adelaide Festival, 28 Feb - 16 March 2025
Adelaide Writers Week, 1-6 March 2025
WOMADelaide, 7-10 March 2025
Adelaide Motorsport Festival, 8- 9 March 2025

February and March is the best time to visit Adelaide, with balmy summer nights, it's the perfect weather to soak up the festival atmosphere.
  • Average daily Summer temperatures (December - February) are max 28.3°C and min 16.5°C, but daily temperatures can get as high as 45°C.
  • Average daily Autumn temperatures (March - May) are max 22.4°C and min 12.5°C.

★★★★★

Again the Adelaide Fringe Festival has delivered. Great shows, Great Food and a Fantastic Vibe. This is a must see for anyone who likes entertainment. Comedy, Theatre, Music, Physical theatre and the city just has an amazing buzz. There are approx 500 performers here for a month and our favourite place to visit for 2 weeks every year. The entertainment and food are so good we come back every year and stay a little longer each time. We have seen 9 shows in 5 days and had a ball. Do yourself a favour and get to the Adelaide Fringe.

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