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

The image is a vibrant poster for "Junklandia" by Junkyard Beats, featuring three performers in colorful, eccentric outfits. They are gathered around a steel drum instrument, with one raising a hand in a salute, another smiling widely, and the third holding drumsticks. The background showcases a cosmic scene with planets, a fiery sun, and a purple-to-orange gradient sky. Text at the top reads, "A COSMIC JOURNEY OF SOUND, BEATS & SUSTAINABLE FUN!" and the bottom displays "JUNKLANDIA BY JUNKYARD BEATS" in bold green and pink letters. The poster also highlights nominations for 2023 and 2024 Melbourne Fringe Festival Awards, with recycling symbols on either side.
The image shows a vibrant stage performance with three performers under blue lighting, each holding glowing green drumsticks. They are dressed in colorful, eccentric outfits with striped socks and goggles, playing large drums. The central performer is perched on a drum, striking a dynamic pose. A yellow banner at the bottom quotes, "JUNKLANDIA is a big funky five stars from us!" credited to Kids in Adelaide.
The image is a collage of five vibrant stage performance scenes. In the top left, three performers in colorful, striped outfits leap over a "STOP" sign and mountain-like structures. In the top right, two performers in eccentric costumes interact with a box, with one kneeling and the other standing. In the center, a performer in a pink and green outfit performs a backbend through a hoop. In the bottom left, four performers in bright costumes pose with cleaning tools and a "PLASTIC" bin. In the bottom right, a performer holds a "REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE" sign against a red backdrop. The scenes are lit with blue and purple lighting, creating an energetic atmosphere.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

JUNKLANDIA by Junkyard Beats

Prepare for lift-off into a junk-fuelled universe of rhythm, recycling and pure imagination! From the creators of THE BOX SHOW comes an explosive, family-friendly adventure where three hilarious creatures from the planet JUNKLANDIA must find their lost spaceship and journey to Earth to teach humans the Junklandian ways of creative recycling. Turning ordinary junk into extraordinary funk, they transform chaos into harmony with jaw-dropping drumming, dance, circus and comedy. Expect a mind-blowing mix of music, movement, mayhem and heart in this cosmic spectacle of sustainability, friendship and fun! Packed with colour, laughter and rhythm, this high-energy adventure will have audiences of all ages drumming along. ★★★★★ Kids in Adelaide. Two-time Best Kids Show nominee, Melbourne Fringe.

Presented by: Junkyard Beats

Junkyard Beats are an award-winning Australian ensemble turning ordinary junk into extraordinary funk! Founded in 2015 as a street show in Sydney, they’ve grown into a global sensation, performing in the biggest theatres and events across Australia and the world. In the past year alone, they’ve completed four tours in China and performed in Dubai and Edinburgh, where they were nominated for Best Kids Show at the Edinburgh Fringe. Blending drumming, dance, comedy, and environmental storytelling, their infectious energy inspires audiences of all ages to see creativity and sustainability in a new light. Now returning to the Adelaide Fringe, Junkyard Beats invite you to join the rhythm revolution — where music, movement, and recycling collide in an explosion of fun, unity, and imagination!
Kids and Family • Music
Australia
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: G
Family friendly: Yes
Target audience: Toddlers (2-3) | Kindergarten (4) | Junior Primary (5-7) | Primary (8-11) | Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17)

Accessibility

 
High audio content
 
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: Junkyard Beats

Junkyard Beats are an award-winning Australian ensemble turning ordinary junk into extraordinary funk! Founded in 2015 as a street show in Sydney, they’ve grown into a global sensation, performing in the biggest theatres and events across Australia and the world. In the past year alone, they’ve completed four tours in China and performed in Dubai and Edinburgh, where they were nominated for Best Kids Show at the Edinburgh Fringe. Blending drumming, dance, comedy, and environmental storytelling, their infectious energy inspires audiences of all ages to see creativity and sustainability in a new light. Now returning to the Adelaide Fringe, Junkyard Beats invite you to join the rhythm revolution — where music, movement, and recycling collide in an explosion of fun, unity, and imagination!