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
This starts and ends at different points; the route is not a loop. Start point: Government House gates, North Terrace End point: Garden of Unearthly Delights, East Terrace Please wear appropriate attire and footwear, and bring water if needed.
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.
Sessions
Ticket Prices
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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
