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This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

A group watches a tour guide speak about a poster advertisement next to her.
A gated entrance to a park area is strewn with bright coloured fencing and hanging domed displays.
A sidewalk with an advertisement of an old Adelaide Fringe poster.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Adelaide Fringe: A History

How did Adelaide Fringe start? Why are the posters so popular? This FRINGE WEEKLY AWARD WINNER 2025 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.

★★★★★ "An incredible dedication to the history and bringing you on the journey" HUB

"A wealth of new information and great stories" Stage Whispers

Private sessions for school groups are available upon request. Please contact schools@adelaidefringe.com.au for more information.

Presented by: Flamboyance Tours

Flamboyance Tours specialises in walking tours across Adelaide’s city centre and Port Adelaide. Operating since 2019, we provide fun, quirky, and immersive walking tours to share the amazing stories of South Australia’s capital city. Awarded silver in Cultural Tourism at the 2024 South Australian Tourism Awards (and a finalist in 2025), Flamboyance Tours has diverse offerings. From city orientation walks to food and street art tours, we showcase the best Adelaide has to offer across stories of history, culture, and heritage.
Workshops & Talks • Historical
South Australia
 
Previous Award Winner

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: PG
Family friendly: Yes
Target audience: Primary (8-11) | Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17)

Accessibility

 
Audience members interact from the seated or standing area

Presenter

Presented by: Flamboyance Tours

Flamboyance Tours specialises in walking tours across Adelaide’s city centre and Port Adelaide. Operating since 2019, we provide fun, quirky, and immersive walking tours to share the amazing stories of South Australia’s capital city. Awarded silver in Cultural Tourism at the 2024 South Australian Tourism Awards (and a finalist in 2025), Flamboyance Tours has diverse offerings. From city orientation walks to food and street art tours, we showcase the best Adelaide has to offer across stories of history, culture, and heritage.