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Adelaide Fringe Powers SA Economy with Record $197.7 Million Total Expenditure

Fri, Jul 4 2025

Adelaide Fringe, the largest arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere, has once again proven its significant impact on South Australia's economy. The 2025 event generated a total expenditure of $197.7 million, with $144.2 million identified as new money injected into the state economy. Tourism played a major role, with visitors staying for just over a week on average and spending approximately $4,825 each. The Fringe continues to be a powerful economic driver, supporting the creation of 16,128 jobs throughout the season.

Grants for the Daring and the Diverse! Fringe Fund 2026 Applications Now Open

Wed, Jun 4 2025

Applications are now open for the 2026 Fringe Fund, giving artists, venues, producers and programmers the opportunity to bring bold, ambitious work to the biggest arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere, Adelaide Fringe.

UK Arts Industry Leaders Celebrate Adelaide Fringe at Australia House

Tue, Jun 3 2025

Adelaide Fringe, the biggest arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere, was celebrated this week in the heart of London, as the Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and the Agent General of South Australia welcomed leading UK arts and culture figures to a special reception at Australia House.

Adelaide Fringe Welcomes Emily Farrell to Board of Directors

Mon, May 12 2025

Adelaide Fringe is delighted to announce the appointment of Emily Farrell to its Board of
Directors.

SA Youth Week - Interview with Youth Award winners 'I Still Have No Friends'

Fri, Apr 11 2025

This week is SA Youth Week, a time to spotlight the ideas, talents, and contributions of young people aged 12 to 25 right here in South Australia!
We sat down with 2025 Carclew Creative Youth Award winner, OddSockz Theatre to learn about their inspiring stories of shaping the future of theatre, and why fostering and celebrating young creativity is more important than ever.

Adelaide Fringe 2025 Wraps with Over 1 Million Tickets Sold and Record Attendances Across the State

Fri, Mar 28 2025

While the curtain came down on the 2025 season of Adelaide Fringe last Sunday night, encore performances and regional shows continued to light up stages this week. Now, with final figures tallied, the 2025 season has delivered another phenomenal result —1,066,515 tickets sold, marking a 2.5% increase on 2024 and reaching the million tickets milestone for the third year in a row.

Adelaide Fringe Celebrates its 2025 Award Winners

Sun, Mar 23 2025

Adelaide Fringe has officially wrapped up its 2025 season, celebrating the achievements of 51 exceptional shows at this year’s Adelaide Fringe Awards. Recognising the bold creativity, artistic excellence, and boundary-pushing performances that define the festival, the awards shine a spotlight on the standout talent of this year’s program.

Adelaide Fringe Week Four Awards

Thu, Mar 20 2025

Adelaide Fringe is pleased to announce this week's winners and would like to say a massive congratulations to all the artists and participants involved in the winning shows.

Paul Hamra Announced as New Chair of the Adelaide Fringe Board

Thu, Mar 20 2025

Adelaide Fringe is pleased to announce that Paul Hamra will be appointed as the new Chair of the Adelaide Fringe Board.

House of Oz Announces 2025 Recipients of Prestigious International Arts Prize for Adelaide Fringe Artists

Thu, Mar 20 2025

Two standout Australian Adelaide Fringe shows have been awarded one of the most significant international arts opportunities available to Fringe performers, securing a place at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 with the backing of House of Oz.

Five Outstanding Australian Productions Shortlisted for the 2025 House of Oz Purse Prize

Sun, Mar 16 2025

House of Oz, in partnership with Adelaide Fringe, is proud to reveal the five extraordinary productions shortlisted for the prestigious 2025 House of Oz Prize Purse. This initiative, which provides Australian artists with an unparalleled opportunity to take their work to Edinburgh Festival Fringe, has quickly become one of the most significant career-launching platforms for performers at Adelaide Fringe.

Adelaide Fringe Week Three Award Winners

Thu, Mar 13 2025

Adelaide Fringe is pleased to announce this week's winners and would like to say a massive congratulations to all the artists and participants involved in the winning shows.