The tour is made possible through Adelaide University, The Dome Touring Partner, whose support expands this headline experience beyond the city and helps remove barriers to participation for regional audiences.
Mount Gambier will host the first Dome sessions of the 2026 season with a preseason run at Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre from 7 to 13 February 2026, ahead of its Adelaide Fringe opening on the 17th February 2026.
The program then travels to Whyalla, taking over Middleback Arts Centre from 27 March to 6 April 2026, also supported by the Drought Relief Regional Event Fund to help deliver an event of genuine scale and calibre for the Upper Spencer Gulf at a time when regional communities continue to face unique pressures.
Designed to be accessible and for audiences of all ages, The Dome envelops you in 360-degree cinema. Recline beneath the curved, ceiling-filling screen as stories unfold above you, spanning deep-sea worlds, space voyages, science adventures and music-led experiences.
Adelaide Fringe Acting CEO, Tara MacLeod said, “Bringing The Dome to the regions is about making sure experiences of this scale are not city-only. Immersive Worlds is a brand new signature initiative for 2026, and the regional touring program means families, young people and visitors can step into something spectacular in their own town. This is exactly what Fringe in the regions is about, taking ambitious work to where people live, creating a reason to gather, and delivering the kind of ‘you have to see this’ experience that stays with you long after you walk back outside.”
Professor Jessica Gallagher, Deputy Vice Chancellor – International and External Engagement at Adelaide University said, “Adelaide University is proud to be supporting The Dome as Touring Partner, helping bring a world-class immersive experience to Mount Gambier and Whyalla – home to two of our major regional campuses. This partnership is about expanding access to live arts and culture, creating opportunities for regional communities to gather and participate, and making sure students, families and local audiences can experience something extraordinary close to home. We are committed to backing creativity, encouraging cultural engagement in the regions, and supporting initiatives that build aspiration and belonging across South Australia.”
Adelaide University’s partnership will also deliver significant on-the-ground benefits across both regions, including public opening moments, community talks and workshops, and a major subsidised ticket initiative designed to make Fringe more accessible than ever. Through this program, locals can experience The Dome and other participating regional shows for just $5, opening up world-class arts experiences at an unprecedented price point.
Thanks to the support of Adelaide University, thousands of tickets are available for just $5 in Whyalla and Mount Gambier. Local audiences can purchase $5 tickets by entering the promo code ADELAIDEUNIMTG for Mount Gambier shows or ADELAIDEUNIWHY for Whyalla shows at checkout on any eligible performance. Tickets are strictly limited and available until allocations are exhausted.
The Dome touring dates are:
Mount Gambier will host the first Dome sessions of the 2026 season with a preseason run at Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre from 7 to 13 February 2026, ahead of its Adelaide Fringe opening on the 17th February 2026.
The program then travels to Whyalla, taking over Middleback Arts Centre from 27 March to 6 April 2026, also supported by the Drought Relief Regional Event Fund to help deliver an event of genuine scale and calibre for the Upper Spencer Gulf at a time when regional communities continue to face unique pressures.
Designed to be accessible and for audiences of all ages, The Dome envelops you in 360-degree cinema. Recline beneath the curved, ceiling-filling screen as stories unfold above you, spanning deep-sea worlds, space voyages, science adventures and music-led experiences.
Adelaide Fringe Acting CEO, Tara MacLeod said, “Bringing The Dome to the regions is about making sure experiences of this scale are not city-only. Immersive Worlds is a brand new signature initiative for 2026, and the regional touring program means families, young people and visitors can step into something spectacular in their own town. This is exactly what Fringe in the regions is about, taking ambitious work to where people live, creating a reason to gather, and delivering the kind of ‘you have to see this’ experience that stays with you long after you walk back outside.”
Professor Jessica Gallagher, Deputy Vice Chancellor – International and External Engagement at Adelaide University said, “Adelaide University is proud to be supporting The Dome as Touring Partner, helping bring a world-class immersive experience to Mount Gambier and Whyalla – home to two of our major regional campuses. This partnership is about expanding access to live arts and culture, creating opportunities for regional communities to gather and participate, and making sure students, families and local audiences can experience something extraordinary close to home. We are committed to backing creativity, encouraging cultural engagement in the regions, and supporting initiatives that build aspiration and belonging across South Australia.”
Adelaide University’s partnership will also deliver significant on-the-ground benefits across both regions, including public opening moments, community talks and workshops, and a major subsidised ticket initiative designed to make Fringe more accessible than ever. Through this program, locals can experience The Dome and other participating regional shows for just $5, opening up world-class arts experiences at an unprecedented price point.
Thanks to the support of Adelaide University, thousands of tickets are available for just $5 in Whyalla and Mount Gambier. Local audiences can purchase $5 tickets by entering the promo code ADELAIDEUNIMTG for Mount Gambier shows or ADELAIDEUNIWHY for Whyalla shows at checkout on any eligible performance. Tickets are strictly limited and available until allocations are exhausted.
The Dome touring dates are:
- Mount Gambier: Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre, 7 to 13 February 2026 (including a community sneak peek event on 7 February)
- Whyalla: Middleback Arts Centre, 27 March to 6 April 2026 (including a community sneak peek event on 28 March)
Immersive Worlds is made possible thanks to NRMA Insurance, Novatech, Electric Dreams, and the Government of South Australia, with the regional touring of The Dome supported by Adelaide University and the Drought Relief – Regional Event Fund.
