Adelaide Fringe: A History
How did Adelaide Fringe start? Why are the posters so popular? This FRINGE WEEKLY AWARD WINNER 2022 is back to share the festival's story, a one-hour walking tour detailing the Fringe's growth from festival outsider to the major event it is today. With the chance to share your favourite festival memories along the way, this is the perfect start to your night of Fringe activities.
Your guide Katina, owner of Flamboyance Tours, is a local who previously volunteered and worked for Adelaide Fringe.
This walking tour starts and ends at different points:
Start: Government House gates, North Terrace
Finish: Garden of Unearthly Delights, East Terrace
★★★★★ "An incredible dedication to the history and bringing you on the journey" HUB
"A wealth of new information and great stories" Stage Whispers
Private school bookings available upon request - please contact Schools Program Coordinator at schools@adelaidefringe.com.au.
Please wear appropriate walking attire and footwear, and bring water with you if needed. Toilet access is only available at the end of the tour.
Presented by: Flamboyance Tours
Flamboyance Tours offers fun, quirky and immersive Adelaide walking tours. As a locally owned and operated business, owner/guide Katina focuses on promoting the vibrant capital of South Australia through its diverse stories.
A 2023 South Australia Tourism Awards bronze medallist and finalist in 2024, Katina is passionate about showcasing the best Adelaide has to offer for all walks of life.
Sessions
Ticket Prices
Full price:
$22.00
Concession: $18.00
BankSA Cardholder:
$16.50
Child: $18.00
Schools Program: $15.00
Companion Card: $0.00
Prices may not be available on all sessions
All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction Fee (Excluding donation only transactions, certain promotions and transactions consisting of only free-ticketed shows). Fees explained.
1 Venue
Meeting Point at Government House Gates
Government House gates, North Tce, Adelaide, Kaurna
We meet by the gates on the corner of North Terrace and King William Street.
- Venue is suitable for all ages
Suitability & Warnings
Accessibility
- Audience members interact from the seated or standing area