The Garden of Unearthly Delights | Adelaide Fringe | 13 Feb – 22 Mar 2026
The Garden blooms again in 2026, 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.
The 2026 program features more than 115 shows, including 23 World Premieres and 39 South Australian Premieres, making it the biggest and most ambitious Garden program to date.
Must see kids and family-friendly shows include:
The Sumo Show Hirakuza – feel the power of Japan’s national sport up close. With dazzling visuals and immersive sound, experience sumo like never before as former pro wrestlers take the stage.
The Luck Child – a fast-paced theatrical adventure from David Collins (The Umbilical Brothers), bringing 16 characters to life in a magical, imagination-fuelled performance.
The Alphabet of Awesome Science – the multi-award-winning team return with high-energy science shows packed with experiments, chaos and laugh-out-loud learning for curious minds.
The Fritz Magic(ish) Show – a hilarious, heart-warming magic show for ages 5–13, where things go delightfully wrong in a world of mayhem and mischief.
Amazing Drumming Monkeys – Dance Party – Australia’s favourite puppet party returns, getting kids moving with music, rhythm and non-stop fun.
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The 2026 Adelaide Fringe season will also see the return of jaw-dropping circus spectacular, La Ronde, and comedy superstar, Tom Gleeson with his new show Out of Touch.
TICKETS 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.
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For more information and all enquiries please visit The GOUD website.
What: The Garden of Unearthly Delights
When: 13 February – 22 March 2026
Where: Kadlitpina/Rundle Park | cnr Rundle Road & East Tce, Adelaide
Who: Everyone
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Image Source: Adelaide Fringe / photos by Play & Go
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