Fringe on a Budget | Adelaide Fringe - 21 February - 23 March 2025

As an open access festival, Adelaide Fringe aims to be inclusive to everyone. We understand that money can be tight, but that doesn't mean you have to miss out on the arts. Here are our top tips for enjoying Fringe on a budget:

Explore cheap and discounted tix to shows (see the breakdown below)
Snag yourself a discount at local businesses with a Fringe Deal
Wander around Adelaide looking at Street Art done by local artists
Check out the shows customers have rated as being bang for your buck

Three people wearing pyjamas on stage. The girl in the middle is standing up straight holding her right hand in the air and looks happy

Three people wearing pyjamas on stage. The girl in the middle is standing up straight holding her right hand in the air and looks happy

Shows under $20

There are 180 shows with tix under $20. From music to comedy, kids and family to dance, there is something for everyone!

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A black background with cardboard cut out colourful people and trees

A black background with cardboard cut out colourful people and trees

Why not go to a FREE show? There are 100 free shows, with lots of visual art exhibitions and community events to choose from.

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Woman in overalls, wearing a lightshade as a hat

Woman in overalls, wearing a lightshade as a hat

Nunn Dimos Support Act

You can score tickets for $10 to these shows thanks to the Nunn Dimos Foundation. Enjoy discounted tickets to these shows, whilst knowing the artist you're seeing will be paid in full!

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Person wearing a metallic silver full bodysuit, wearing a pink wig that looks like a cloud

Person wearing a metallic silver full bodysuit, wearing a pink wig that looks like a cloud

With Midweek Treat, you can get cheaper tix for these Wednesday performances!

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Man playing a grand piano and singing into a microphone while the audience raises their hands along to the song

Man playing a grand piano and singing into a microphone while the audience raises their hands along to the song

Concession prices

Concession prices are applicable to full time students, those with a government issued health care card, Senior Card holders and children 17 years and younger.

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Blue background with lots of stickers of stars, razor, rocket, muscles. Man in a white tshirt and brown jacket standing in front with his hand resting on his chin

Blue background with lots of stickers of stars, razor, rocket, muscles. Man in a white tshirt and brown jacket standing in front with his hand resting on his chin

Preview prices are available for some performances – the artists get to road-test their work before their official season opens, and you get a cheaper ticket. Win-win right?

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Woman wearing a lot of pink feathers on her head and wearing flamingo gloves

Woman wearing a lot of pink feathers on her head and wearing flamingo gloves

Grab a group of friends or colleagues to check out a show together. A group price may be available on selected performances when 6 or more tickets to the same event are purchased in one transaction.

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Woman lying in bed holding her teddy bear and yawning

Woman lying in bed holding her teddy bear and yawning

Watch from Home

Want to enjoy Fringe without leaving your home? Check out these Watch from Home (online only) shows.

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Purple background with a woman standing in front holding a ceramic sausage dog dressed up like a hotdog

Fringe Members can score 2for1 tix to any of the participating 400+ shows.

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Four men sitting on a couch looking in different directions. The second man from the left is holding a boom box

Four men sitting on a couch looking in different directions. The second man from the left is holding a boom box

BankSA cardholder

BankSA cardholders can enjoy special prices on selected performances. This offer is limited to 2 tickets per BankSA cardholder, per event, and a limited number of tickets are available.

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Banner Image: A Solo Commedia dell' Arte Show. Photo: Missy Smiley, Adelaide Fringe 2024