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Adelaide Fringe is open access, meaning anyone with a venue can register as a Fringe venue and curate a program that works for their space and audience. Venues connect directly with artists through Fringe's registration platform and can build a line-up that suits their location, community or business.
In 2026, 562 venues registered with Adelaide Fringe, with more than 8,000 artists performing across more than 500 venues throughout South Australia. Taking part can help venues reach new audiences, increase exposure and create new revenue opportunities while providing a platform for artists.
Adelaide Fringe Executive Director, Programs and Development Jo O’Callaghan said, “Adelaide Fringe is built by artists, venues and communities across South Australia, and every year it’s the variety of spaces that helps make the program what it is. A Fringe venue doesn’t need to be a traditional arts space. It can be a garden, a pub, a hall, a rooftop, a winery or somewhere audiences wouldn’t normally expect. Registration is free, and we want venues of every size and from across the whole state to participate.”
Existing venues that already host live performances can register eligible events they are presenting during Fringe time and connect them to their venue through Adelaide Fringe’s registration system.
This year also brings a new and improved version of AVR, Adelaide Fringe’s Artist and Venue Registration platform, with a fresh look and feel and a smoother, more intuitive registration experience.
