What is Adelaide Fringe Festival?
Adelaide Fringe Festival has been entertaining Adelaide (and regions throughout South Australia) for 60 years now! As the southern hemisphere’s largest (and the third biggest in the world) open-air all-access arts festivals, Adelaide Fringe Festival has a firm place in the calendar.
Over the course of 31 days, Adelaide Fringe will see venues popping up all over the city (and state) to play host to creative performances. Showcasing comedy acts, burlesque performances, roaming experiences, street art, and all sorts of creative thinking – Adelaide Fringe has something for everyone.
One of the great things about this not for profit festival is that it doesn’t hand-pick shows, whoever wants to be part of the festival can, so you are sure to come across something you’ve never seen before.
Mythical, magical and enchanted; step into the world of the Adelaide Fringe. Bask in pop up entertainment acts only a short walk from Pullman Adelaide. Immerse yourself in the indescribable atmosphere as Adelaide Fringe brings the cities East End alive. Enjoy a cocktail at Pullman's Social Hour before strolling to The Garden of Unearthly Delights; a festival playground full of performers, food, wine and surprises.
- Chelsea Hopper - Director of Sales & Marketing, Pullman Adelaide
Adelaide Fringe Festival 2020
Adelaide Fringe best shows 2020
With Adelaide Fringe’s programme (aligning with spelling on all.accor.com) brimming with performances and acts to enjoy, it can sometimes be a little overwhelming. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the some of the best acts not to be missed at this year’s Fringe.
Adelaide Fringe Opening Ceremony
Everyone knows that opening night is one of the best nights in any Fringe festival and the Tindi Utperndee Sunset Ceremony at this year Adelaide Fringe proves just that. Come along to Rymill park (Mullawirraburka) on the evening of Friday 14th February and enjoy the “powerful and enthralling ceremony that recognises and honours the living customs of First Nations people, pays respect to the spirit of the land and give thanks to elders past, present and emerging” (Adelaide Fringe). Opening night will also feature a performance by Triple J favourite rapper Baker Boy, as well as street performances along Adelaide’s east end, where roads will close for the party.
Giant Sing Along
If you love karaoke then you will love this year’s Giant Sing Along which runs throughout Fringe Festival. With 50 classic karaoke songs available for the general public to belt out (with a little help from autotune microphones), it’s the perfect summer evening activity. Located along North Terrace at the Adelaide Hospital site and with 32 microphones on offer, you can sing your heart out all night.
Yabbara - Dreaming of Light
Running throughout Adelaide Fringe, “Yabarra - Gathering of Light” will take you on a journey to explore the Dreamtime story of creation and country. Fringe-goes are invited to experience an immersive light installation and a unique indoor cultural experience which will engage, surprise and educate.
If you love karaoke then you will love this year’s Giant Sing Along which runs throughout Fringe Festival. With 50 classic karaoke songs available for the general public to belt out (with a little help from autotune microphones), it’s the perfect summer evening activity. Located along North Terrace at the Adelaide Hospital site and with 32 microphones on offer, you can sing your heart out all night.
FAQ
When is Adelaide Fringe Festival?
Friday 14th February 2020 – Sunday 15th March 2020
Where is Adelaide Fringe Festival?
Adelaide Fringe venues will be scattered through the city and suburbs as well as in regional areas such as Port Augusta and Mount Gambia.
From venues such as theatres, local pubs, cafes, Fringe event spaces and even alleyways – you are sure to find Fringe experiences around every corner. The hub of this year’s fringe can be found at The Garden of Unearthly Delights which plays host to a range of pop-up venues and tents like the Fortuna Spiegeltent, Campanile, the Corona Theatre and the Umbrella Revolution - but there’s a lot more to this festival precinct. You’ll also find bars, carnival rides, and an array of food and market stalls.
To help navigate this year’s Fringe take a look at the map of venues that Adelaide Fringe Festival has created
Where to get Adelaide Fringe tickets?
Adelaide Fringe tickets can be bought either online or at a Fringe Box Office.
There are four ways you can collect your pre-purchased tickets:
• Select e-ticket and have them delivered straight to your inbox
• FringeTIX can be mailed to your address if you purchase them more than 7 days in advance of the event
• Collect your tickets in advance from one of the Box Offices
• If your show is on at The Garden of Unearthly Delights, Gluttony or the Royal Croquet Club then you can collect your tickets from the venue any time that the venue’s Box Office is open (tickets for all other venues need to be collected one hour before the show begins).
Adelaide Fringe 2020 program
Visit the Adelaide Fringe site to access their digital fringe guide.
Adelaide Fringe box office
The Adelaide Fringe Festival box office in Rundle Mall in the CBD is already open! Here you’re able to purchase and collect tickets, pick up festival programs and ask the helpful staff about great shows to attend.
Other Box Offices will be located at The Garden of Unearthly Delights, Gluttony, and the Royal Croquet Club once the festival begins.
Adelaide Fringe food stalls
No Fringe Festival is complete without great food and drinks options. The ideal after work/pre-show meeting spots is in the festival’s Gluttony venue hub and The Garden. Here you’ll find plenty of delicious food stalls, bars, roaming entertainers and pop-up shows, along with plenty of picnic tables and grassy places for you to sit back and relax. Remember to bring along a water bottle which you can re-fill at stations dotted throughout the precincts.
Where to stay for Adelaide Fringe 2020
If you are looking for great accommodation to pair with your Adelaide Fringe Festival experience, then look no further than Accor. Offering a range of accommodation options throughout the city, Accor is ideal for travelling friends looking for inner-city location as well as families in need of space and great communal entertaining areas. Discover your perfect Adelaide Fringe accommodation now!
