This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2025 season. This season is now over.

A group of fire performers perform on stage, with large trails of flame creating an enchanting spectacle for the audience.
A female fire performer in a vibrant costume poses with large flaming fans, creating a dramatic and fiery display.
A female fire performer twirls in a vibrant costume with large flames wrapping around her, creating a dramatic and fiery display.
Adelaide Fringe 2025

INFERNO

Australia’s Hottest Fire Show RETURNS!

Every Friday & Saturday night INFERNO features a variety show with the country’s best fire artists, breathtaking dancers, and jaw-dropping circus acts. The sizzling 60 minute sensation will have your adrenaline pumping, hearts thumping and prepares to set the night ablaze with a captivating fusion of danger, seduction, and skill.

Inside the May Wirth big-top at Gluttony, our MC fans the flames of our fearless artists as they showcase high-octane fire play, alongside back-bending dance. This well-seasoned show pulls out all the stops, ensuring that every moment is packed with heart-racing entertainment.

The INFERNO experience offers fire, ferocity, and passion that's ready to turn your casual evening into a hot night out. 

Presented by: Kraken Fire

Kraken Fire is a renowned fire artist also known for uniting some of the most exceptional fire, dance, circus, and aerial artists from across Australia. She curates INFERNO as a showcase that exemplifies the harmonious integration of the Fire Arts Community with other disciplines, resulting in a diverse and dynamic production. While deeply committed to presenting Fire Arts safely in a way that reflects high artistic standards, she believes there's so much more to Fire Arts than people realise. With consistent sold-out shows - monthly for over three years, INFERNO returns to the prominent stage at Gluttony for Adelaide Fringe, inviting audiences to witness the Fire Community that belongs in theatrical practices with a revolutionary show that redefines the possibilities of fire on stage.
Variety • Circus
South Australia
 
Previous Award Winner
 
Fringe Fund Recipient
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: R18+
Family friendly: No
Coarse Language: Occasional, Mild
Smoke Effects
Nudity Level: Occasional, Mild

Please note

All of our artists are highly trained professionals. We kindly request that you refrain from attempting to replicate any acts or stunts at home. Please be advised that smoke will be produced from the acts. We assure you that the exposure to pollutants produced are safe on single to light exposure. If you have any respiratory concerns, we recommend that you bring a mask for your comfort.

Accessibility

 
High visual content
 
Audience members interact from the seated or standing area
 
Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language

Presenter

Presented by: Kraken Fire

Kraken Fire is a renowned fire artist also known for uniting some of the most exceptional fire, dance, circus, and aerial artists from across Australia. She curates INFERNO as a showcase that exemplifies the harmonious integration of the Fire Arts Community with other disciplines, resulting in a diverse and dynamic production. While deeply committed to presenting Fire Arts safely in a way that reflects high artistic standards, she believes there's so much more to Fire Arts than people realise. With consistent sold-out shows - monthly for over three years, INFERNO returns to the prominent stage at Gluttony for Adelaide Fringe, inviting audiences to witness the Fire Community that belongs in theatrical practices with a revolutionary show that redefines the possibilities of fire on stage.