The Garden of Unearthly Delights | Adelaide Fringe | 12 Feb – 21 Mar 2027
The Garden blooms again in 2027, promising unforgettable experiences, family-friendly delights, late-night thrills and a vibrant atmosphere that’s truly one of a kind, as Adelaide’s greatest party returns for another unmissable Adelaide Fringe season.
Kadlitpina (Rundle Park) will be bursting with energy and transformed into a cultural and creative playground, featuring the best local and international artists, food stalls, markets, drinks and fun for all ages. Get ready for an electrifying mix of comedy, cabaret, circus, music, family fun, and so much more – all curated to entertain you, spark your imagination and leave you wanting more.
The Garden of Unearthly Delights is the beating heart of the Adelaide Fringe, a unique Summer festival party featuring multiple performance venues, bars, carnival rides, an array of world foods, market stalls, and the most unexpected sideshow surprises. The East End parklands are completely transformed into a precinct unlike any other.
SHOWS IN THE GARDEN
The Garden of Unearthly Delights’ 2027 season is celebrating 25 years of tempting audiences with another world class program featuring six weeks of the best entertainment during the Adelaide Fringe.
The first three shows announced include Australia’s hottest new production, Loca Vida, – and Australian comedy legends Denise Scott – Tickety Boo and Jimeoin – Ballyhoo.
Stay tuned for more shows to be announced over the coming weeks.
TICKETS NOW ON SALE VIA THE GARDEN WEBSITE
GOUD VENUES
- The Box
- Coma
- Eulogy
- The Factory
- Flight
- Kaleidoscope
- Le Cascadeur
- Maho Magic Bar
- The Roundhouse
- Seance
- The Spiegeltent
- Spiegel Zelt
- Umbrella Revolution
- The Vagabond
Every year, the Garden has classic rides including the Ferris wheel and dodgem cars, plus a range of sideshow games and much more.
Food & Drink
Every year you can find an array of fantastic vendors in the global food village from around the world offering a huge selection of hot and cold delights. Grab a soft drink or enjoy an alcoholic beverage at any one of bars scattered throughout The Garden. For those extra hot days and thirsty times, water is freely available.
FREE ENTRY
Please note: The Garden is free to enter for all show ticket holders.
At peak times a small admission fee is payable per person (children under 12 free) for non-ticket holders.
OPENING HOURS
Friday 12 February – Sunday 21 March 2027 (Except closed Monday 15 February 2026)
- Monday – Thursday | 5pm – 1am (Monday 8 March 10am – 1am)
- Friday | 12pm – 3am (Except Fri 12 Feb TBC)
- Saturday | 10am – 3am
- Sunday | 10am – 1am (Except Sunday 7 March 10am – 3am)
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For more information and all enquiries please visit The GOUD website.
WHAT: The Garden of Unearthly Delights
WHEN: Friday 12 February – Sunday 21 March 2027 (Except closed Monday 15 February 2026)
WHERE: Kadlitpina/Rundle Park | cnr Rundle Road & East Tce, Adelaide
WHO: Everyone
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
Image Source: Adelaide Fringe / photos by Play & Go
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