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

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Adelaide Fringe 2026

The Adelaide International Comedy Gala

THE ADELAIDE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY GALA RETURNS — BIGGER, BOLDER AND BACK AT THEBBY!

The Adelaide International Comedy Gala is back — and this year, it’s home again at the newly refurbished Thebarton Theatre!

The outrageously funny Eddie Bannon once again hosts a world-class lineup of comedy legends from across the globe for one unforgettable night of laughter, chaos, and brilliance.

It sells out every year — so don’t muck about, grab your tickets now!

With three halves of a whole show (you heard right), it’s the most guaranteed night of laughs in town — ask anyone who’s been!

★★★★★ “this is the biggest and probably the best... its reputation precedes it.” David Grybowski, Barefoot Review

Presented by: Thebarton Theatre and Holden Street Theatres

Comedy • Stand-Up
Australia
Reviews
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    Adelaide International Comedy Gala, where the laughs are loud, the talent is legendary, and the night is truly unforgettable. - Amanda Bennett, MissManda Media

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: M
Target audience: High School (15-17)
Mental Health
Coarse Language: Occasional, Strong
Sexual References: Occasional, Strong

Accessibility

 
High audio content
 
Audience members interact from the seated or standing area

Presenter

Presented by: Thebarton Theatre and Holden Street Theatres