Adelaide Fringe is a world-renowned, annual arts festival that celebrates culture, place and artists from across the globe.  

Bringing 6000+ independent artists far and wide to South Australia, Adelaide Fringe is a destination for culture seekers in search for a hive of activity.

For more than 60 years, Fringe’s innovative and inclusive approach as an open-access arts festival has made it a hub for emerging talent, as well as a destination for established artists from around the world. Among the audiences at Adelaide Fringe are hundreds of industry professionals from around the world, scouting for shows to book for future touring. This makes Adelaide Fringe a thriving marketplace for artists as well as a public facing festival. 

Adelaide Fringe is a not-for-profit organisation that celebrates diversity and encourages social cohesion through cultural exchange, bringing people together and providing a platform for artists to share their unique perspectives with a global audience.

Adelaide Fringe’s popularity has led to significant growth in ticket sales year-on-year, making it Australia’s biggest arts festival and a must-visit destination for travellers seeking out cultural experiences.

Held over four weeks during February and March each year, Adelaide Fringe is an open-access festival that welcomes anyone with an event to participate. 

What does open-access mean? Fringe doesn't edit or limit the program, we don’t curate any events or run any venues, but there are hundreds of curators and venues that operate under the umbrella of Adelaide Fringe annually. Adelaide Fringe provides a platform to support this unique ecosystem. The Fringe team is a highly accessible support network available to artists, producers and venues year-round.

Adelaide Fringe supports those participating at the festival by providing a customer-friendly ticketing service, connecting artists with the various stakeholders to support their venture, and driving tourism to the state of South Australia to enjoy the magic of Fringe.

Presenting Adelaide Fringe is a $33 million activity each year, 13% of which is provided by the State Government. The remainder is earned through Partnerships, ticketing fees, registrations and other business activity, as well Arts Unlimited, the Philanthropic Arm of Adelaide Fringe.

95% of the $25 million in box office from ticket sales is paid out directly to artists and venues.