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Help us reach our goal!

Giving Day is Adelaide Fringe Foundation’s biggest day of community support – a 24-hour fundraising campaign that helps children and young people across South Australia experience the magic of live arts.

For many families, the cost of tickets, transport, and life circumstances can make something as simple as attending a show completely out of reach. Giving Day exists to change that.

Through the Community Fund, your donation helps provide free and subsidised Fringe tickets to schools and children facing disadvantage – creating moments of joy, wonder, and inclusion that can be truly life-changing.

Last year, Giving Day raised over $161,000 and supported more than 10,400 people to attend Fringe who otherwise would have missed out.

In 2026, our goal is $200,000 – so more children across South Australia can experience the magic of Fringe for the very first time. 

Every donation made on Giving Day will be matched by our generous partners, meaning the impact of your gift goes even further.
Giving Day Matching Partners logos: Lumo Energy, Lutheran Care, MGA Whittles Community Fund, Health Partners

How you can support on Giving Day

  • Donate here
  • Add a few extra dollars to your cart at checkout 
  • Spread the word! 

Real Stories, Real Impact

Recently, a Year 3 class from Mount Gambier attended their very first Fringe experience thanks to donor support. Their teacher shared how much it meant for students who carry real stress about what their families can and can’t afford – and the excitement of simply being able to be part of something special.

“Opportunities like attending Fringe are invaluable, socially and academically – they show what is possible for my students in the future” - Rachel, Year 3 teacher at Melaleuca Park Primary School

"Whoa… I can’t believe we’re actually here" - Year 3 student at Melaleuca Park Primary School, on arrival at the Adelaide Fringe Immersive Worlds experience
Collage of kids smiling at the camera with thank you notes they wrote
Year 3 students from Melaleuca Park Primary School in Mount Gambier and the thank you cards they wrote

How Your Donation Makes a Difference

Artist in a pink dress speaking to a child in the audience $35 makes a Fringe moment possible
Give one child the chance to experience the joy, colour, and wonder of Fringe for the very first time.
Families sitting on the floor watching an artist on stage $150 gives a family a Fringe experience
Create a shared moment of joy for a family doing it tough, giving them a Fringe experience they’ll remember long after the applause stops.
Artist on stage with his arms open wide and kids in the crowd excitedly shouting with their hands in the air $300 sparks a class-sized WOW
Help a whole class from a Category 1-4 school step into the magic of Fringe and experience the arts together.
Amazonia artists performing on stage $750 fuels Fringe access on a big scale
Support multiple classes to attend Fringe together.
Banner image: Gluttony Schools Day Out. Razan Fakhouri 2025