Discover the best family-friendly Adelaide Fringe shows with our curated guide! From dazzling circus acts to interactive theatre and kid-friendly comedy, find performances that delight audiences of all ages. Plan your perfect Fringe experience with shows that are fun, engaging, and full of wonder. Create unforgettable Fringe memories with the whole family this year.
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The best in family friendly entertainment this Fringe! 'Fringe For Kids' returns with the finest acts for kids, performed by the most talented artists in town. With a fresh new line up every day, the show promises fits of giggles and awe-inspiring stunts. Featuring Circus, Music, Comedy, Drag and Magic! Reach into the lucky dip […]
Josh's dream of becoming the world's greatest wizard does not always go to plan. Join him in this mad and modern magic show that is funny, interactive & fast-paced, perfect for children & childish adults. The audience is the star of the show in this can’t-miss experience. Many of the illusions use simple household items, […]
Prepare to have your minds blown! 4 quirky misfits turn everyday junk—wheelie bins, kitchen scraps, plastic bags-into an electrifying symphony of beats, rhythm & creativity. This high-energy adventure transforms trash into treasure with explosive drumming, dance and laugh-out-loud comedy. An abandoned kitchen becomes a drum set, plastic bags turn into instruments and the human body […]
There’s chaos in the kitchen when Signor Baffo’s left in charge! Winner of Adelaide Fringe weekly award for Best Kids show and lauded by kids everywhere, Signor Baffo returns to Adelaide for an interactive treat for children 3+ and their families. What's the best way to mix meatballs with spaghetti? How do you make a […]
From internationally award winning Wright & Grainger comes their first show for everyone in the family. A kid is on holiday in a seaside town. A seagull is stealing a chip. And Poseidon is sat at a bus stop staring at the ocean. It’s a story about being somewhere that feels new, about being scared […]
Direct from Japan, a new style of circus. “YOAH” is the latest work by “Cirquework”, the contemporary circus company that is attracting the most attention in Japan. New style of circus fuses jaw-dropping physicality with breathtaking digital visual effects and electro sound to create an unmissable Japanese circus experience! All children must be accompanied by […]
World-class circus talent performing extraordinary feats right before your eyes! Graceful aerialists, amazing acrobats, and hilarious slapstick comedy by an award-winning cast of seasoned professionals. Welcome to All Star Circus, a wonderful show for families of all ages, showcasing a variety of circus disciplines by Head First Acrobats. From the creators of the smash-hit circus […]
The Revolting Children of Tomorrow takes you on a journey from the dark streets of New York City to the bright lights of Broadway! Meet Annabelle (Kimora Njoroge) and Tildie (Zoe Burns) who are dreaming of leaving behind their revolting, hard-knock life to become stars! The Revolting Children of Tomorrow features songs and characters from […]
Comedian, Magician & showman Josh Staley returns to the Fringe Festival after critically acclaimed, award-winning, and complete sell-out seasons across Australia. “Lie to Me” showcases high-energy modern magic that earned Josh awards for ‘best magic’ & 'best comedy' in 2024. Is magic just a big lie? Can a magician tell the truth? Discover the answers […]
Cool 4 Kids presents a vibrant and innovative themed music concert for children aged one to twelve years of age. A family-friendly show that is highly engaging. There are many opportunities for children to star on stage as assistant presenters and performers. Tony plays the guitar and sings and uses many different instruments to create […]
Ease into your Fringe adventure and pop into Hutt Street! We will be offering a fantastic array of free entertainment for all ages, including live music, circus acts, street performances and much more. Acrobat Adventures: Watch as superheroes perform incredible acrobatics and daring stunts in a live show that keeps you engaged from start to […]
The Fringe is coming to town! A fabulous array of live performance will grace the Naracoorte Town Squares for a fun filled afternoon of visual delights. This family friendly event will feature live performance, food stalls, live music and pop-up market stalls showcasing local creations. Brought to you by the Naracoorte Lucindale Council and presented […]
★★★★½ "Enlightening & Uproarious" Fringe Feed, 2024 ★★★★ "Educational, Informative and Entertaining" Three Weeks, Edinburgh, 2024 Winner: Best Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023 Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins for her brand new, globally touring show of stand-up comedy and science fun...JUST FOR KIDS! Learn if the puppy look is actually fake, which animal […]
Enrol in Conjuring College with multi-award-winning magician Josh Staley, and learn the tips, tricks and techniques to perform your very own magic show! This is a hands-on, interactive learning experience full of fun, designed for beginners who have never attempted a trick in their life, all the way to more experienced wizards who are excited […]
Rise and shine, Fringe fans! The best (and possibly only) Brunch + Fringe entertainment combo in Adelaide is here to start your day with a bang. Enjoy 2 hours of FREE, family-friendly fun, featuring the incredible Katie Wright Dynamite, the feel-good harmonies of Park Choir, and some special surprise guests! Bring your family, mates, doggo, […]
More of a morning person than a late night party animal? (Yes here's looking at you parents of early risers!) Rise and shine, Fringe fans, Plant 4at Bowden have a day date for you, yep heres a Fringe & Brunch combo you probably didn't know your family needed! Enjoy 2 hours of FREE, family-friendly fun, […]
Get Ready for the Ultimate Pancake Maslenitsa Bash! Join us for a massive multicultural celebration! 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 our mouth-watering food, folk […]
Mission to the Moon takes you on a captivating journey with three quirky, acrobatic astronauts, blending circus artistry, clowning, and real space science. Inspired by NASA’s upcoming Artemis program — which will see humans once again step foot on the Moon — this show imagines jugglers defying gravity and tumbling among the stars! With a […]
The award winning odd-ball creator of ‘Sticks Stones Broken Bones’, ‘Swamp Juice’, ‘Slapdash Galaxy’ and ‘Bunkasaurus’, Jeff Achtem (Bunk Puppets) trots out a selection of his favorites puppetry characters and clown adventures. An uplifting, and imaginative showcase for all ages. WHERE: Umbrella Revolution at The Garden of Unearthly Delights WHEN: Sat, 08 Mar - Sun, […]
A show by Yamoussa Bangoura, inspired by daily life in Guinea. This performance shares the beauty, youth, and artistry of African culture. A colourful show beyond its scenery, costumes, and staging, that will make any theatre vibrate with energy. It represents strength, agility, and life’s joys of young Africans. The audience will see our acrobats […]
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 before the magician comes home, as her house […]
An interactive games show all about evolution using the audience themselves as raw materials! Find out how closely related your family is to the great apes. Join a team and test your knowledge of weird and wonderful animals and win stickers, prizes and, of course, glory! Written and hosted by comedian and scientist Kate Smurthwaite, […]
Bring the whole fam down to the Waikerie Rotary Markets and stop by our circus party! We'll have rocking tunes, a huge variety of things to learn and play with, and you can even make a magic bell wand nearby and use it to control some of our circus instructors. We have activities for ages […]
When conflict and play unfold side by side, does the world become more peaceful? If we dance between the lines of rivalry and jest, does competition cease to exist? This show explores the fine line between the two—are we battling, or simply playing? Magic × Mime × Martial Arts 《Duel & Dual》 A tale of […]
Dive into a magical world of play and creation, where everyday objects become a universe of fun and adventure. Two strange heroes are hunting for whispers of possibility when they discover a pile of seemingly ordinary objects. Watch and be amazed as sheets, broomsticks, chairs and couches transform into fantastical places to play and explore […]
Jon & Jero love telling stories, but they've forgotten how they go! These bumbling brothers need your help to figure out what stories to tell, where to go and who to meet! Get ready for a truly wondrous exploration of imagination filled with inventive improv, big characters, physical comedy, witty wordplay and live music! Nothing […]
Shapes are the silent language of our world, speaking to us through the very fabric of our surroundings. From the intricate patterns of nature to the towering edifices of our cities, shapes are omnipresent, subtly influencing our emotions and perceptions. Each shape whispers a different story, a distinct feeling, often unnoticed yet profoundly impactful. Imagine […]
A band of insects, echoes in a chime forest, playing planet ball and chasing daydreams ... what happens when you press play? An accessible and sensory-friendly interactive live music concert for kids aged 0-7, with music performed live on stage by Alice and friends. Join in with singing, dancing, movement and fun! Want to know […]
The Shedley Theatre has attracted a series of shows for the 2025 Adelaide Fringe. This year we are excited to present “Fringe Fridays” as a weekly series of fun, free, family-friendly events designed to bring the excitement of Adelaide Fringe to the heart of the Northern Suburbs every Friday evening during the Fringe season. The […]
🐷 Piggy Power takes over the Adelaide Fringe! 🐷 Join us for the Australian premiere of '3 Pigs', a toe-tapping, snout-wiggling musical adventure perfect for the whole family! Brought to you by AK Creative and licensed by Storybook Theatre, this lively production reimagines the classic tale with a hilarious twist that will have kids giggling […]
