fringe 2025 Articles

Spark | Adelaide Fringe | 12-16 Mar 2025

A sensory theatre experience from emerging neurodiverse artist Nicola De Rosbo-Davies, blending live music, storytelling, and tactile magic in an inclusive journey.
It starts with a spark, hidden in the dark.  For curiosity to find… Can I leave the world behind?
Enter a unique experience, reflecting Nicola De Rosbo-Davies’ journey as a neurodiverse actor, constantly searching for […]

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Baby Shark and Tails of the Seven Seas | Adelaide Fringe | Review

Baby Shark and Tails of The Seven Seas: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   4 Stars for a cultural theatre experience
Review by Adaire Prosser
Join Baby Shark on an adventure around the world and through the seven seas on an immersive cultural journey to find their missing friend Dolly! Travel across the continents as Baby Shark meets new animal […]

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27 Club x Little Bang | Adelaide Fringe

27 Club: Adelaide Fringe 2025 
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   5 Stars – the infamous club has returned and it’s on fire
by Carla Caruso
The 27 Club is back at the Adelaide Fringe for its fifth, and final, season (for now).
Play & Go went along to an acoustic preview of the show at the Little Bang Tap Room in Stepney […]

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FORT

FORT | Family Friendly Show | Adelaide Fringe 2025

[ March 15, 2025 to March 16, 2025. March 22, 2025 to March 23, 2025. ]     
FoRT : A spectacular physical theatre show for families inspired by the timeless craft of turning lounge rooms upside down.
Dive into a magical world of play and creation, where everyday objects become a universe of fun and adventure. Two curious characters are hunting for whispers of possibility when they discover a pile of […]

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Fringe for Brunch | Plant 4 Bowden | Adelaide Fringe | 2 Mar 2025

[ March 2, 2025; ]
Free entertainment for all ages in Bowden with Fringe for Brunch.
Enjoy 2 hours of FREE, family-friendly fun, featuring the incredible Katie Wright Dynamite, the feel-good harmonies of Park Choir (with special guest Carla Lippis), Adelaide’s much loved Nonna and Nonno Singing Group – The Molfettese singing group, and the awesome Canadian Circus and Street Performer, […]

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Bam WOW Amazing Show! | Adelaide Fringe | Review

Bam WOW Amazing Show!: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  4 Stars for a Slapstick Comedy Circus
Review by Adaire Prosser
Join Mr Spin & The Maestro as they return for the 2025 Fringe season with 50 minutes of laugh out loud comedy ideal for ages 4-14. With a combination of  classic circus tricks, magic and feats of strength […]

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Adelaide Fringe 2025, Spiegeltent, Monski Mouse Baby Cabaret

Monski Mouse’s Baby Cabaret | Adelaide Fringe | Review

Monski Mouse’s Baby Cabaret: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   4 Stars for a delightfully magical sing-a-long
Review by Lisa Bachmayer
If it’s your little one’s first Fringe and your first Fringe as a parent, this is the show for you. Monski Mouse’s Baby Cabaret is a delightfully sweet introduction to the Fringe Festival and live performance for the […]

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Adelaide Fringe Reviews for Families & Kids

See our collection of Adelaide Fringe Reviews – from the best family friendly kids shows to the occasional ‘adults only’ parents night out! 
The team at Play & Go know how to pick a great show, as you will see below by our many 5 star reviews! Each year when Adelaide’s festival season rolls around it […]

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RAA Garden Party | The Garden of Unearthly Delights | 23 Feb – 23 Mar 2025

[ February 16, 2025; March 2, 2025; March 9, 2025; March 16, 2025; March 23, 2025; ]
Marvel, laugh and dance every weekend in The Garden at the brand new RAA Garden Party.
The RAA Garden Party is a fun-filled series of free concerts for the whole family featuring the very best Garden acts. Comedy, magic and circus performers from across the world will delight audiences every Sunday.

And the best bit is that […]

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The Farmy Farm | Adelaide Fringe | Review

The Farmy Farm: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   5 stars for ‘legendairy’ farmyard fun for kids!
Review by Jo Parkinson
The Farmy Farm is a fabulous acrobatic comedy show designed for children aged between three and eight years. The stars of the show are Farmer Kenny, who enjoys crochet and making custard slice, and Farmer Jenny, the captain […]

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Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco | Adelaide Fringe | Review

Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   5 Stars for all the movers and groovers 
Review by Adaire Prosser
If your little one loves to move and shake their stuff, then Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco is a must-do! With a huge dancefloor, spotlights and disco ball, let Monski Mouse and her dancers get you and […]

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Dream State | Adelaide Fringe 2025

Enter the Dream State, a visceral journey through the subconscious where each step pulls you deeper into the surreal.
Dream State is described as a walk-through audiovisual experience that unfolds like a dream—familiar yet strange—inviting you to cross the shifting thresholds of perception and imagination.  Located in The Garden of Unearthly Delights, each room holds an […]

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Sconefest | Adelaide Fringe | 17-25 Feb 2025

Sconefest is a musical jam with scones and cream! Imagine enjoying local, live original music whilst eating as many scones as possible, topped with delicious jams and cream!
Your ticket provides you entry to the concert and your first serve of scones. You can then purchase as many scones (lactose-free and gluten-free available on request via […]

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C’est la Fete | Family Friendly Show | Adelaide Fringe 2025

C’est la Fete – Adelaide Fringe 2025
Dive into a world of enchantment with “C’est la Fête”! Adelaide’s leading aerialists come together to create a French-themed celebration in the sky. Dance the night away as if you’re wandering through Parisian streets. Don’t miss ‘C’est la Fête’ at Adelaide Fringe and join in the spectacle!

Dates:

Friday 21, […]

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zuperheroes

Zuperheroes | Family Friendly Show | Adelaide Fringe 2025

[ March 15, 2025 to March 16, 2025. ]
Zuperheroes – Adelaide Fringe 2025
“Zuperheroes” is an electrifying spectacle that combines jaw-dropping aerial acrobatics, mesmerizing circus feats, and powerhouse vocals, bringing to life a cast of extraordinary characters with superhuman abilities. Experience heart-pounding action and stunning visuals as Zuperheroes collide in an epic battle of strength, agility, and talent. Get ready to be dazzled in […]

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Outback Jams! | Adelaide Fringe 2025

[ February 27, 2025 to February 28, 2025. March 1, 2025 to March 2, 2025. ]
Play On Words Productions presents “Outback Jams!”
A Music-filled, side-splitting Aussie adventure at Adelaide Fringe 2025.
Get ready to sing, dance, and laugh as a brand-new musical takes centre stage at the 2025 Adelaide Fringe Festival! Created by Play On Words Productions, Outback Jams! is a vibrant, family-friendly production that follows the adventures of Ko-Ko, a guitar-playing […]

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WIN Tickets to C’est La Fête & Zuperheroes | Adelaide Fringe

Get ready for an unforgettable experience with Aerial Artists Adelaide at this year’s Adelaide Fringe Festival in the spectacular Fool’s Paradise (Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga)!
C’est La Fête
Immerse yourself in a world of French charm and aerial elegance! This dazzling show, full of style and artistry, will run from 21 February to 2 March 2025. Don’t miss […]

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Fringe Fridays | Fringe @ Playford | 21 Feb – 21 Mar 2025

[ February 21, 2025; February 28, 2025; March 7, 2025; March 14, 2025; March 21, 2025; ]
Fringe Fridays – Fringe @ Playford 2025
The City of Playford is excited to present Fringe Fridays, a weekly series of fun, free, family-friendly events during the Adelaide Fringe season.
These sessions are designed to bring the excitement of Adelaide Fringe to the heart of the northern suburbs every Friday evening during the Fringe season.
The activation will […]

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The Messy Magic Adventure | Adelaide Fringe | 8-23 Mar 2025

[ March 8, 2025 to March 10, 2025. March 15, 2025 to March 16, 2025. March 22, 2025 to March 23, 2025. ]
The Messy Magic Adventure – Circus! Slapstick! Cleaning products!
Spray and Wipe have been hired for their most exciting job ever – cleaning a magician’s house! But when they accidentally let the magic out of its box, everything is turned topsy-turvy. Now, the audience must help Spray and Wipe get the magic back in the box […]

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101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents and Other Really Old People – THE HOLIDAY SPECIAL | Adelaide Fringe 2025

[ February 17, 2024 to February 18, 2024. February 24, 2024 to February 25, 2024. March 2, 2024 to March 3, 2024. ] e

101 Ways to Annoy your parents and other really old people – THE HOLIDAY SPECIAL
The multi award winning kids show is back with a brand new show. Welcome to THE HOLIDAY SPECIAL. Bringing families together and arming the kids with all they need to know to get through Christmas, Easter, Halloween and every other holiday […]

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Discover, Play, Pathway! | Amy Gillett Bikeway | Adelaide Fringe | 2 Mar 2025

[ March 2, 2025; ]
Discover, Play, Pathway! FREE family fun on the Amy Gillett Bikeway.
Ride or walk the Amy Gillett Pathway and discover an array of music, art, food and entertainment all set against the backdrop of the spectacular rolling Adelaide Hills. The 15-kilometre trail winds through picturesque towns, past iconic hills businesses and thriving wineries, encompassing Oakbank, Woodside, […]

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Adelaide Fringe Guide | Family Friendly Shows | 21 Feb – 23 Mar 2025

[ February 21, 2025 to March 23, 2025. ]
2025 Adelaide Fringe Guide for Families & Kids – find the best family friendly shows to see at the Fringe!
Adelaide Fringe is Australia’s biggest arts festival with an exciting program of family friendly shows and interactive experiences plus comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, visual art, music, and more. Find everything you need to know about this […]

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Best of Kids Fringe | Adelaide Fringe 2025

[ February 26, 2023; March 5, 2023; ]  
Best of Kids Fringe 2025.
‘Best of Kids Fringe’ is the original and best variety show for kids and families at this year’s Adelaide Fringe. With a star-studded rotating and fixed line-up of awesome acts from around the Fringe. 

A perfect blend of bubbles, clowning, magicians, comedians, circus and so much more, this is the ultimate tasting […]

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Fringe Vibes on Hutt Street | Adelaide | 1 Mar 2025

[ March 1, 2025; ]   
Fringe Vibes on Hutt Street
Enjoy the best of Hutt Street with this free family-friendly Fringe event. From superhero acrobatics to live performances and hands-on activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout the day.
Don’t miss the thrilling Acrobat Adventures! Watch as superheroes perform incredible acrobatics and daring stunts in a live show that keeps […]

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FREE Things to do with Kids at the Adelaide Fringe

Discover all the best Adelaide Fringe Festival FREE Family-Friendly Events & Activities.
The Adelaide Fringe is always an exciting time of the year with so much entertainment on offer in and around the city, stretching out to regional areas of South Australia.  We’ve rounded up some of the best FREE things you can see and do […]

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Ended: WIN a Family Pass to CIRCUS – The Show | Adelaide Fringe 2025

WIN a Family Pass  to CIRCUS – The Show at Adelaide Fringe 2025
Roll up! Roll up! Prepare to enter a world of whimsy, wonder and amazement where your imagination will soar like never before, in this completely re-imagined family circus spectacular featuring world-class performers from across the globe! Having garnered countless 5-star reviews, this internationally award-winning, sell-out sensation […]

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Dart & Nerf Blaster Arena | Gluttony | Adelaide Fringe 2025

[ February 16, 2024 to March 17, 2024. ]
Don’t miss the Dart and Nerf Blaster Arena at the Adelaide Fringe in 2025!
Located in the heart of the GLUTTONY site just past the creek. It’s lots of interactive fun for kids of all ages!
This year’s DART and NERF BLASTER ARENA has new blasters, more darts and improved obstacles and all the energy burning fun […]

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Folk Pancake Festival Maslenitsa | Adelaide Fringe | 2 Mar 2025

[ March 2, 2025; ]
Get Ready for the Ultimate Pancake Maslenitsa Bash during the Adelaide Fringe.
Hosted by the Russian Community Centre and Norwood, Payneham and St Peter’s Council, this festival is packed with six hours of folk dance and song troupes from Adelaide and beyond.

Experience the vibrant traditions by enjoying their mouth-watering food, folk music, souvenirs and workshops, fun […]

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Adelaide Fringe Sneak Peek Week | 14-20 Feb 2025

[ February 14, 2025 to February 20, 2025. ]
Adelaide Fringe Hubs to open a week early for a special ‘Sneak Peek Week’
Can’t wait to Fringe in 2025? You don’t have to! Festival goers can start their festivities early this season by attending shows in Sneak Peek Week, kicking off on Valentine’s Day.

Adelaide Fringe hubs The Garden of Unearthly Delights and Gluttony will both […]

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Salisbury Fringe Carnival | Adelaide Fringe | 21 & 22 Feb 2025

[ February 21, 2025 to February 22, 2025. ]
The Salisbury Fringe Carnival is back at Carisbrooke Park for two unforgettable days of free, family-friendly fun on Friday 21 & Saturday 22 February 2025.
Whether you’re looking for thrilling amusement rides, dazzling performances, or a place to relax and enjoy the vibe, the Salisbury Fringe Carnival has got you covered. Explore the kids’ zone, bounce […]

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