The 2025 Adelaide Fringe runs from Friday, February 21, 2025 – Sunday, March 23, 2025
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, not Christmas, we are talking about the 2025 Adelaide Fringe! Four weeks of fun across Adelaide including a BUNCH of family friendly shows. There is everything from kids dance shows, kids circus performances, music concerts for the whole family, live theatre with much loved kids stories, puppet shows that even Mum & Dad will enjoy and even discos for kids!
The Adelaide Fringe is such a brilliant family event for kids of all ages – there are shows for babies and little kids right through to tweens and teenagers that will leave the whole family wanting more. Because of the casual nature of most Adelaide Fringe shows, taking your kids to a performance is a great way to introduce them to the arts and start teaching them about theatre etiquette. The whole family might learn some new dance moves, a circus trick, a new song or even learn a valuable life lesson.
Most of the family friendly shows happen over the weekends of the Adelaide Fringe so have a look at our picks below or jump onto the Children section of the Adelaide Fringe website and start booking! Will you see a much loved children’s ballet? A classic kids performer you remember from your own childhood? (We’re looking at you Peter Coombe!) A bubble show? Or will you see something quirky or take a chance on a new artist? No matter what you see, your kids are sure to love it and coupled with some of the funky venues and delicious Fringe food options, it’s sure to be a fun family day out.
Not only are there shows in the main Adelaide Fringe hubs in the heart of the city, there are also performances across Adelaide suburbs at community centres and theatres as well as regional shows. So no matter where you live, there is sure to be something close by to enjoy with the whole family.
Join the Welcome Ceremony to acknowledge the ancestors and pay respect to the land and waters on which we gather. This event will be held at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens on the Sunday before Fringe commences, marking the beginning of the 2025 festival. Gather your fellow Fringe-goers for this free, family-friendly event! Get all the details here.
We’ll be updating this page frequently with all our favourite Adelaide Fringe shows for kids and families this year. Make sure you check back often, and also follow us on Facebook and Instagram for show reviews and other family friendly Fringe highlights. If you’re a performer or show and would like to enquire about advertising with us, please email kheshan@kidsinadelaide.com.au
Our Pick of The Best Adelaide Fringe Shows for Kids in 2025
The Forgotten Tales!
★★★★★ ‘constant laughs from the audience’ – The AU Review
★★★★ ‘a fun afternoon of comedy and crazy storytelling’ – Theatre Now
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 is too silly, in this interactive family show that is perfect for kids 5 and up.
The Forgotten Tales! is an improvised comedy experience for the whole family presented by Melbourne’s tallest comedy duo, Jon & Jero; alongside a live musician on piano.
Jon Walpole & Jeromaia Detto are Melbourne based comedians who have been performing in festivals across Australia since 2016.
They are passionate about engaging kids in a meaningful way and developing works which empower children to have creative control, ensuring that they are not performing at the kids, but with them.
They aim to involve audiences in the action, creating open spaces of play, curiosity and imagination for children and adults alike.
WHERE: The Lark at Gluttony
WHEN: Sat, 15 Mar – Sun, 23 Mar
DURATION: 60 mins
RATING: G
BAM WOW Amazing Show
Bamboozled Productions brand new truly multi-generational show for children. BAM WOW Amazing Show, is guaranteed to entertain the young and the young at heart. One of Australia’s finest jugglers, the international street theatre sensation and film star, Mr Spin brings his jaw dropping circus skills, mad capped antics, and kooky comedy to the stage.
With his sidekick THE MAESTRO on piano, they deliver a funny, laugh a minute show that has the children and adults thoroughly entertained. In matching suits and bright red socks, MAESTRO acts as the straight foil to Mr Spin – except when he doesn’t.
Mr Spin’s primary schtick is to emphasize what can go wrong, and what can go wonderfully right! In this ode to vaudeville, there is a wonderful clothing routine that every child and parent can relate to, plenty of slapstick with a music stand that won’t go together.
A quirky magic routine, a six-ball juggling saga and ballet routine. This all leads up to a finale that will take your breath away, whether through laughter or pure wonder. Mr Spin high up on a zig- zag unicycle playing a mini bass, and a one-man band with drums, piano accordion and trumpet, this show is really BAM WOW Amazing! And yes, there are fart jokes.
WHERE: Le Cascadeur at The Garden of Unearthly Delights
WHEN: Sat, 15 Feb – Sun, 23 Mar
DURATION: 50 mins
RATING: G
Mario The Maker Magician
Winner of the Best Kids & Family Award Adelaide Fringe 2024.
Robots and magic and slapstick… oh my!
Direct from NYC, the award winning Mario The Maker Magician is set to return to the Adelaide Fringe after sell-out shows last year.
Contagiously upbeat and full of heart, the ever-endearing Mario leads you through a romping explosion of energy and belly laughs punctuated with moments of heart and emotion that will catch you by surprise. Not “just a kids’ show,” this is an all-ages theatre experience… for adults, kids, families… everyone.
“the best kids magician in the world!!” -David Blaine
WHERE: The Roundhouse at The Garden of Unearthly Delights
WHEN: Fri, 14 Feb – Sun, 23 Mar
DURATION: 50 mins
RATING: G
AFRIQUE EN CIRQUE
Returning to Adelaide Fringe after last year’s spectacular premiere: The incredible Afrique en Cirque is a show by Yamoussa Bangoura, inspired by daily life in Guinea. This performance shares the beauty, youth and artistry of African culture through a colourful show that will make any space vibrate with energy. It represents strength, agility and life’s joys of young Africans. The audience will see acrobats execute gravity defying moves and human pyramids, all to the contemporary sounds of Afro-Jazz, percussion, and Kora.
Yamoussa Bangoura is a multidisciplinary artist of Guinean origin, who created the company Kalabanté Productions in 2007. Yamoussa always had a dream of founding a circus school and having his own company in African arts. As a young man, he studied the circus performers he saw on European TV and practised on the beach by his home. Eventually he joined Circus Baobab, Guinea’s original circus, and in the early 2000s he was recruited to perform in Canada.
Living in Montreal for several years, the hub of circus in Canada, Yamoussa began to develop his own shows, which over the past several years have been increasingly gathering attention and recognition in the worldwide circus arts community. Don’t miss this family-friendly spectacular that attracted rave reviews last Adelaide Fringe.
★★★★ – Kids in Adelaide (2024)
★★★★½ – InReview
★★★★★ – See Do Eat Review
★★★★★ – Lilithia Reviews
WHEN: 8-22 March (8-10, 15-16, 22-23 Mar at 2PM, 11-12, 14-15, 19-22 Mar at 8:20PM)
WHERE: The Flamingo at Gluttony
DURATION: 60 mins
RATING: G
Signor Baffo
Interactive Theatre International (ITI) is proud to present Signor Baffo at Adelaide Fringe Festival in 2025!
Having toured the UK since 2013, this gorgeous interactive children’s comedy is making its Australian debut, lauded by kids everywhere: it’ll ‘blow your head off’ (Kai, aged 7). An interactive treat for children 3+ and their families.
There’s chaos in the kitchen when Signor Baffo’s left in charge! All the answers to all the most important questions of the day are revealed in the charming culinary chaos of Signor Baffo’s kitchen: What’s the best way to mix meatballs with spaghetti? How do you make a chicken lay an egg? And how exactly does a sausage roll? In this supremely silly interactive children’s show, expect generous helpings of fun, mischief and adventure.
“A clever script, simple plot and superb clowning and slapstick ensure a young audience is enthralled” (Remote Goat)
“A must-see show” Child Friendly Brighton
Starring actor Joshua Burton (Holding The Man), who continues touring with ITI family following wildly successful Australian tour of Roald Dahl and The Imagination Seekers in which he starred.
WHERE: Ukiyo at Gluttony – Rymill Park
WHEN: Sat, 22 Feb – Sun, 23 Mar 60 min
DURATION: 60 mins
RATING: G
CIRCUS The Show
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! Having garnered countless 5-star reviews, this internationally award-winning, sell-out sensation is once again flipping into town for the Adelaide Fringe!
WINNER • Best Children’s Event • Adelaide Fringe Weeklies 2021, 2023, 2024
NOMINEE • Best Kids Show • Sydney Fringe 2024
★★★★ The Advertiser
★★★★★ The Clothesline
★★★★★ Edinburgh Festival for Kids
★★★★★ Jenna’s Jamboree
★★★★★ The Phoenix
★★★★★ Gig Gossip
DON’T MISS OUT – 6 SHOWS ONLY!
WHERE: The Moa at Gluttony
WHEN: Sat, 22 Feb – Sun, 23 Mar
DURATION: 60 mins
RATING: G
Sawdust
Sawdust tells the story of a baby elephant navigating the thrills, friendships and fun of circus life.
Moving between whimsical and heartfelt moments, the production takes audiences on a lively adventure where they get to meet Sawdust and an eclectic mix of performers—each with their own quirks and wisdom to share. With stunning visuals, eclectic music, and larger-than-life characters, Sawdust is a celebration of community, belonging, and the magic that unfolds when you discover your place in the world.
Sawdust is brought to life through a beautifully realised life sized puppet. Operated expertly from inside the puppet, we are able to create a living, breathing, energetic and fun baby elephant onstage that can interact with the characters in the show and the audience. Made by the brilliant Australian company Erth, this puppet is unlike any you may have seen onstage before.
In addition to the puppet, we have three electric and quirky cirque performers as well as a wonderful female live vocalist who plays the role of the ringleader of the show.
“This show is more than a circus spectacle,” says director Melinda Gillies. “It’s about the power of connection and finding joy in life’s unexpected moments.”
WHERE: Umbrella Revolution, Garden Of Unearthly Delights.
WHEN: Feb 14 – Mar 23rd, 2025. Tues-Sat @ 6PM. Sun 5PM
DURATION: 45 mins
RATING: G
Meg In The Magic Toyshop
It’s early morning at the Magic Toyshop and Meg the Doll can’t find her glove! Join in the winsome hunt as Meg and her best friend – Penny the Toy Soldier – enlist your help to unlock the enchanted toy boxes, reveal their hidden surprises and find the missing glove before the Toyshop opens. Using immersive stories, dances and timeless children’s songs, this show combines the warm, cosy feeling of childhood days gone by with whimsical fun for today –fabulous entertainment for children and adults alike.
A perfect show for all ages… but especially for those aged 2-6. This imaginative pre-school show was made for young people to learn and enjoy. It includes colour play, group songs, dances, Makaton signing, magic, interaction and storytelling. The relaxed nature of the performance enhances the show’s themes of friendship, perseverance and sharing. This is a perfect first Fringe experience that will be remembered for years to come.
WHERE: The Kingfisher at Gluttony
WHEN: Sat, 22 Feb – Sun, 23 Mar
DURATION: 40mins
RATING: G
WINNER Best Kids & Family Adelaide Fringe 2024
★★★★★“Perfect for the youngest Fringe fans” Kids in Adelaide
★★★★★“all children were engaged from the front down to the back row” Whats the Show
Josh Staley: Lie to Me
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 through jaw-dropping moments of astonishment, masterful showmanship, and world-class sleight of hand. You’ll be gripping your chairs in suspense, then rolling in the aisles laughing, proving why Josh is regarded as one of Australia’s funniest & most skilled magicians.
WINNER – Comedy Event Award – Fringe World 2024
WINNER – BEST MAGIC, Weekly Award – Adelaide Fringe 2024
★★★★★ “Josh Staley is undoubtedly one of Australia’s best magicians” Theatre Matters
★★★★★ “This is top draw magic with a healthy serve of laughs on the side” The Funny Tonne
WHERE:The Lark at Gluttony – Rymill Park
WHEN: Nightly at 6pm, 25th of February- 2nd of March
DURATION: 60mins
RATING: G
‘The Box Show’ by Junkyard Beats
In the hands of Junkyard Beats, ordinary household items are transformed into extraordinary musical instruments and unwanted junk comes alive in exciting and surprising ways!
The Box Show excites the imagination of children and adults alike. We follow four characters during their daily activities in a world made of cardboard boxes and junk. The contents of an abandoned kitchen and wheelie bins become the greatest drum set in the world; plastic bags are an amazing musical instrument and the human body becomes a unique sound machine.
Tag along for a day in the life of a bunch of musical misfits as they reinvigorate the junk that the world has forgotten. Learn about sustainability with this high energy, imaginative music-in-education performance combining drumming, dance, theatre and comedy. With a language of gibberish and rhythm, this show is accessible to any age and nationality.
WHERE: The Virago at Gluttony – Rymill Park
WHEN: Sat, 22 Feb – Sun, 23 Mar
DURATION: 60 mins
RATING: G
FoRT
A magical circus adventure for playful young people and their families
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 seemingly ordinary objects. Watch and be amazed as sheets, broomsticks, chairs and couches transform into fantastical places to play and explore using ridiculous clowning, spectacular acrobatics and beautiful visual imagery.
‘FoRT’ celebrates the kind of creative genius that has been known to turn lounge rooms into volcanoes, trees into castles and cardboard boxes into racing cars. If you’ve ever made a cubby in your lounge room, or helped a little one create their own, this is an inspiring and delightful new theatrical experience that you and the whole family will enjoy.
WHERE: The Factory at The Garden of Unearthly Delights
WHEN: 15 – 23 March
DURATION: 60 mins
RATING: G
Bunktopia – A Shadow Puppet Show
Meet the man who makes shadow puppets in a whole new way! The award winning odd-ball creator of ‘Sticks Stones Broken Bones’, ‘Swamp Juice’, ‘Slapdash Galaxy’ and ‘Bunkasaurus’, Jeff Achtem (Bunk Puppets) returns to Adelaide Fringe to show off some of his favorite shadow puppetry characters and clown adventures . Giant trolls, dancing snails and a popcorn avelanche! Put down your screen, grab some kids and come jump-start your imagination! Bunktopia is an uplifting, and imaginative puppetry showcase for all ages.
Past reviews for Bunk Puppets:
★★★★★ “Something really exceptional” Advertiser.
“He reminds you what your imagination is for” The Skinny.
“Innovative, memorable. Fun” The Times UK.
“An absolute master of the worlds he creates” FringeReview UK.
★★★★★ “It’s hard to imagine a more entertaining, generous of inspirational show.” FringeReview Adelaide.
“A hilarious, ingenious show” Adelaide Theatre Guide.
“Pure theater magic, filling the room with joy and wonder” NY Theater Now.
“Unmissable pleasure” Broadway World.
WHERE: Garden of Unearthly Delights
WHEN: 8-9-10 Mar. 15-16 Mar, 22-23 Mar: at 11 am
DURATION: 55mins
RATING: G
Comedy For The Curious: Animals!
The globally touring science comedy show, Comedy for the Curious, is coming to The Adelaide Fringe (Mar 1 – 23) with a KIDS VERSION! Hosted by multi-award winning comedian Robyn Perkins (and featuring Gavin Nicklette), this critically acclaimed show is designed to blow the minds of a 7+ audience.
The show’s marine biologist turned comedian host, Robyn Perkins (originally from the US) uses her unique style of comedy, combining science and stand-up, to create a comedy game show all about ANIMALS. This show combines comedy, music and games, a format which can’t help but engage with children and their naturally inquisitive minds.
“Educational, Informative and Entertaining” ★★★★ Three Weeks Edinburgh, 2024
“The show is designed to get kids excited about science by showcasing how fun animals are. Who is smarter, Cats or Dogs? Is the puppy dog look for real? What the heck is a nudibranch? Strap in, because this show has the answers,” says Perkins.
This show combines stand-up comedy, science comedy, games, music and prizes. While it is geared at a 7+ audience, all are welcome (even adults!).
WHERE: Gluttony (Piglet)
WHEN: 1pm, Mar 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 22, 23
DURATION: 45 mins
RATED: G
YOAH
At the 2025 Adelaide Fringe, don’t miss the return of YOAH! YOAH comes direct from Japan’s most talked-about contemporary circus company, CIRQUEWORK. This new style of circus is a fusion of Japanese drums, electro sounds and digital effects, fusing together the themes of “tradition and innovation”.
CIRQUEWORK was created by a group of young circus artists active in Japan and abroad. By combining acrobatics, dance, music, lighting and visual effects, the company’s unique form of entertainment is full of originality.
YOAH had its Australian premiere at Gluttony in 2024 to rave reviews, and is an exciting choice for Fringegoers, including families with older children and teens, this season.
★★★★★ Kids in Adelaide (2024)
★★★★★ InReview
★★★★★ Your Local Hok
★★★★★ Hi Fi Way
★★★★★ See Do Eat Review
WHEN: 21-23, 25-28 Feb, 1-2, 4-9, 11-16, 18-23 Mar at 6:30PM
WHERE: The Moa at Gluttony
DURATION: 60 min
RATING: PG
Other Warnings: Loud noises, smoke effect, strobe lighting; contains some scenes that very small children may find scary
KABOOM!
The maddest of mad scientists, Magnus Danger Magnus, heads back to Adelaide Fringe; with the crowd-favourite, all ages electromagnetic extravaganza – KABOOM! He’s exploded his way across the country, lighting fires on stage and setting kids’ curiosity ablaze; now he’s built a fascinating new set of gizmos and gadgets guaranteed to electrify!
“Electrifying!” ★★★★½ The West Australian
“Everything a science show should be, AND MORE!” ★★★★★ Seesaw Mag
‘I wish I had a science teacher like Magnus growing up!’ ★★★★★ Perth Happenings
WINNER – Science at the Fringe Award • Adelaide Fringe ’24
WINNER – Best Children’s Event • FRINGE WORLD ’19, ’20
Join this fan-favourite here in Adelaide for this incredible conglomeration of explosions, experiments, hilarity and audience participation in a 60 minute science spectacular!
WHERE: The Virago at Gluttony – Rymill Park
WHEN: Sat, 22 Feb – Sun, 23 Mar
DURATION: 60mins
RATING: G
The Greatest Magic Show
“This is THE SHOW to see!” ★★★★★ Entertainment Now
This sell-out sensation of the past 4 years is set to return with more whimsical wonders than ever before! Having garnered international acclaim performing at the biggest arts festivals across the globe, stars Sam, Justin and the enchanting Ringmaster are returning to Edinburgh with brand-new illusions direct from a Las Vegas stage!
Joining them will be the enchanting Ringmaster, who after searching far and wide, has finally found The Greatest Magic Show – and will do everything he can to keep it on track!
WINNER Best Children’s Show 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023
‘A Rollicking Rollercoaster Ride!’ ★★★★½ The West Australian
‘The highest quality children’s magic show you are ever likely to see!’ ★★★★★ Fringe Feed
FREE MAGIC WAND on entry!
WHERE: The Virago at Gluttony – Rymill Park
WHEN: Sat, 22 Feb – Sun, 23 Mar
DURATION: 60 mins
RATING: G
Fringe For Kids
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 that is Fringe for Kids and be delighted by what you’ll find.
★★★★ “You could book tickets to every ‘Fringe For Kids’ show over the Fringe season and see something different each time – this is the perfect show if your kids are the types who don’t want to sit quietly, but instead want to clap, cheer, stomp and whoop.” – Kids in Adelaide
WHERE: Gluttony – Rymill Park
WHEN: Sat, 22 Feb – Sun, 23 Mar
DURATION: 50 mins
RATING: G mins
The Farmy Farm
The creators of smash hit Children are Stinky are thrilled to present their newest show, The Farmy Farm. A super exciting, action packed, veggie celebration. Featuring high calibre circus, a rocking soundtrack, and genuine belly laughs, this show is winning combination for families who love acrobatics, the outdoors and a giggle.
Performed by Josie Wardrope (Circus Oz) and Sam Aldham (Ben 10 live), who deliver a powerhouse of circus talent with daredevil stunts, incredible acrobatics, high flying trapeze. Directed by award winning Malia Walsh (Werk it, Neon, Children are Stinky) who specialises in creating shows with innovative stagecraft combined with mischievous fun which entertains both adults and children.
The Farmy Farm was created on a farm with the sounds of kookaburras, chickens pecking and our kids giggling climbing gumtrees next to the shed.
A jam packed 50 min show is targeted at 3-10 year olds and created with parents in mind. The Farmy Farm is enjoyable for the whole family with plenty of jokes and a cleverly choreographed acts with juggling carrots, balancing hay bales, camping chairs and a genuine celebration of farm life and the Aussie outdoors. It’s comedy like The Castle on the set of Babe performed by Cirque du Soleil… The Farmy Farm has more going on than a chook in a worm farm.
WHERE: The Factory at The Garden of Unearthly Delights
WHEN: Sat, 15 Feb – Sun, 02 Mar
DURATION: 50 mins
RATING: G
Maho Magic
The iconic ‘Maho Magic Bar’ will transport you and your family to glittering Tokyo! Japan’s masters of magic are ready to astound with fresh tricks and Maho Magic Bar’s signature charm.
Prepare for incredible close-up magic, lots of laughter and delicious mocktails and cocktails! You’ll see these masters at work at point blank range, putting a wild contemporary spin on Japan’s magic traditions, dating back to the Edo period. Be just inches from the action (and sometimes even closer!).
Special family-friendly shows are on weekend afternoons, while evening shows are recommended for ages 12+. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled afternoon, book a birthday party to remember, or indulge in a magical date night.
Kids in Adelaide readers can get 25% OFF tickets by using the code MAHO25 at checkout for bookings made by 31 January. This discount is valid for all family-friendly weekend matinee shows as well as evening shows on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
“A solid five stars for Maho Magic Bar and we’ll certainly be telling everyone to get there this year and experience Japan’s finest magicians, cocktails and hospitality for themselves!” Kids in Adelaide review from 2024
Alongside single and small group tickets, you can also book an exclusive table for up to 14 guests or even book the entire show/venue for 25-67 people for an exclusive party to remember.
WHERE: The Garden of Unearthly Delights
WHEN: February 14 – March 23
DURATION: 60 mins
RATING: PG
Mission to the Moon
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 mix of classic circus skills, laughter, and exciting space facts, Mission to the Moon offers a fresh, imaginative take on our fascination with space. Get ready for a performance that’s as entertaining as it is enlightening.
WHERE: The Lark at Gluttony – Rymill Park
WHEN: 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd & 23rd March
DURATION: 55 mins
RATING: G (great for age 4 – 9)
Josh Staley – Wacky Wizardry Goes Wrong
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, which means you can continue on your wizarding way long after the curtains close. You may even learn some tricks, so every little wizard goes home with a special magical gift.
WHERE: The Kingfisher at Gluttony – Rymill Park
WHEN: Sat, 22 February – Sun, 23 March at 1 pm
DURATION: 60 mins
RATING: G
The Messy Magic Adventure
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 gets messier and messier! Waterproof cover provided for the front row…
Rollicking Entertainment’s cult classic kids show delivers the best of circus, slapstick and magic in this very special adventure for children aged 3 to 8.
“Gleeful physical comedy… Highly recommended” Theatreview (NZ)
WINNER 2024 Production of the Year, PAYPA (New Zealand children’s entertainment awards)
WHERE: The Factory at The Garden of Unearthly Delights
WHEN: Sat, 08 Mar – Sun, 23 Mar
DURATION: 50 mins
RATING: G
Splish Splash Spectacular!
From the multi-award-winning creators of “The Alphabet of Awesome Science” and “You Are a Doughnut” comes a splashy-splashy science circus, where the star of the show is (drum roll please…) — WATER!
Join ringmaster Rip Tide as he expertly explores and experiments with the expansive (and wonderfully explicable) properties of this exceptional chemical! You’ll be confounded and astounded while experiencing thrills and (actual!) spills in equal measure — as water squirts, spurts and sprays in every conceivable direction! Plus, Rip is going to need to recruit a few more stars to join him on stage! Will you be brave enough to step into the “SPLASH ZONE”?
Filled to overflowing with science and song, this show will have you singing, dancing, laughing, gasping… and ducking for cover!
This show has been created for ages 5+ (and families)
WHERE: The May Wirth at Gluttony – Rymill Park
WHEN: February 22, 23 and March 1, 2 at 4:30pm | February 28 at 5pm
DURATION: 60mins
RATING: G
More Adelaide Fringe Shows for Kids in 2025
Mr Snotbottom vs The Zombie Boogers – The Science of Snot
★★★★★ “an unforgettable experience” Kids in Adelaide (2024)
Can fringe favourite Mr Snotbottom stop an army of barbaric boogies and monster mucus from suffocating the planet with foul phlegm?!
Well come aboard a talking space craft & actually experience what it would be like to shrink down and explore the gnarly nasal passage in this hilariously slimy sci-fi perfect for kids ages 6+
What is mucus? Why do we sneeze? What happens when you eat your boogers?! Discover the science of snot, excite in ewwy experiments and actually battle beastly boogers in a highly interactive show where YOU get to be the hero!
Enter code ‘ZOMBIES’ for $20 tickets, exclusive to Kids In Adelaide readers!
The Glow Squad
Join the Glow Squad for an interactive children’s glow concert perfect for primary school kids ages 5-12 and their families!
Meet Starlight, Dynamite, Flash, Lightning, Dazzle, and the charming Glowbot for an electrifying family theatre experience that blends storytelling, music, dance, and dazzling special effects. Immerse yourself in cutting-edge light displays, smoke effects, bubbles, vibrant glow elements, and floating LED glow planets and balloons, transforming the stage into a glowing galaxy. Each scene captivates and enchants, making it a visual feast for the eyes. Children join in on the dances, learning the moves and becoming part of the show.
Our songs and script promote cultural diversity, acceptance, resilience, friendships, individuality, confidence, and self-love. Follow the Glow Squad on a mission to restore glow on planet Earth, learning valuable lessons about friendship, truth, and well-being. This heartwarming tale resonates with audiences of all ages, promoting teamwork, self-acceptance, and the importance of well-being through catchy songs and energetic dance routines.
The Pinky Pie Party
The Pinky Pie Party returns!
The best 50 minutes at the fringe for kids, with confetti cannons, bubbles, face paint, dress-ups, craft areas, balloon drops, and pyrotechnics guaranteed to get you dancing whether you’re two or 200 years old.
DJ Alba Lorca is only eight years old, but she’s already a fringe veteran. This will be her third season at the Adelaide Fringe, she’s got new tracks, new special effects, new guests, and all your favourites lined up.
★★★★★ “This has to be close to the best fun for kids 8 and under at the Fringe” Kids in Adelaide 2024
Lost in Translation presents: Harry Potter – PG Edition
Lost in Translation takes classic film scripts, runs them through an online translator a dozen times, and then reads the results live on stage in character! For Lost in Translation – PG Edition, they’ve taken their most popular script “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” and taken out all the rude parts.
Having garnered a devoted following at Adelaide Fringe since its inception in 2021, ‘Lost in Translation’ has become a cult sensation, with its shows consistently selling out. Audiences have returned time and time again, with each night featuring a different script and line up of guests which inject a fresh burst of energy and spontaneity into the performance.
To get the most enjoyment, Lost in Translation recommend you watch the film beforehand.
Where: The Vault at Fool’s Paradise
When: Sat, 08 Mar
Cosmo’s Magical Box Show
Roll up, roll up and let Cosmo entertain you with magic, comedy, music and dance.
After many years of Busking and hosting kids parties, Cosmo has perfected the art of pure, light-hearted entertainment. Be enchanted by his charismatic personality and join in the antics of a fun filled show. A Bit Of Fun & Magic is a perfect show for the whole family.
Internationally acclaimed children’s performer Joel Spence is set to take the stage as Cosmo the Clown with his new set; cosmos magical box show
Cosmo the Clown has been entertaining for over 10 years, starting out as a street performer around Sydney Harbour and now having performed in fringe festivals all over Australia, Prague and Canada.
“From a young age I have loved entertaining friends and family,” said Spence. “I always got stuck into school musicals and kept everyone laughing. This is my career and my life and I love it”.
A show filled with magic, interactivity, big laughs and pizazz; this is a show the kids will be raving about for weeks.
Amazing Drumming Monkeys – Monkey Beats for Little Feet
The Amazing Drumming Monkeys are back, bringing their beats, bops, and bonkers antics to the Melbourne Comedy Festival! This isn’t your average kids’ show. Over 21 years of performing around the globe, there is a reason why this show is so well loved and is so enduring. With rhythms so catchy, even parents will be grooving along.
Designed for ages 2-6 (and their grown-ups), ‘Monkey Beats for Little Feet’ serves up equal parts silliness and skill, as two lovable puppets go wild on the drums.
It’s charming, it’s chaotic, and it’s the most fun you can have with a bunch of drums and two cheeky monkeys! Families will be laughing and dancing together. The audience even gets to play drums with the Monkeys! (Small drums provided). It’s a fantastic show.
★★★★★ ‘Our favourite concert’ Rolling Music – China.
‘Banging Good Fun’ WOMADelaide
‘The Next Bananas’ Triple J
2025 Adelaide Fringe Shows for Teens + Tweens
AFRIQUE EN CIRQUE
Returning to Adelaide Fringe after last year’s spectacular premiere: The incredible Afrique en Cirque is a show by Yamoussa Bangoura, inspired by daily life in Guinea. This performance shares the beauty, youth and artistry of African culture through a colourful show that will make any space vibrate with energy. It represents strength, agility and life’s joys of young Africans. The audience will see acrobats execute gravity defying moves and human pyramids, all to the contemporary sounds of Afro-Jazz, percussion, and Kora.
Yamoussa Bangoura is a multidisciplinary artist of Guinean origin, who created the company Kalabanté Productions in 2007. Yamoussa always had a dream of founding a circus school and having his own company in African arts. As a young man, he studied the circus performers he saw on European TV and practised on the beach by his home. Eventually he joined Circus Baobab, Guinea’s original circus, and in the early 2000s he was recruited to perform in Canada.
Living in Montreal for several years, the hub of circus in Canada, Yamoussa began to develop his own shows, which over the past several years have been increasingly gathering attention and recognition in the worldwide circus arts community. Don’t miss this family-friendly spectacular that attracted rave reviews last Adelaide Fringe.
★★★★ – Kids in Adelaide (2024)
★★★★½ – InReview
★★★★★ – See Do Eat Review
★★★★★ – Lilithia Reviews
Duration: 60 min
Dates and times: 8-22 March (8-10, 15-16, 22-23 Mar at 2PM, 11-12, 14-15, 19-22 Mar at 8:20PM)
The Flamingo at Gluttony
Rymill Park / Murlawirrapurka, Cnr East Tce & Rundle Rd, Adelaide, Kaurna Country
Age Suitability: G
Family Friendly: Yes
YOAH
At the 2025 Adelaide Fringe, don’t miss the return of YOAH! YOAH comes direct from Japan’s most talked-about contemporary circus company, CIRQUEWORK. This new style of circus is a fusion of Japanese drums, electro sounds and digital effects, fusing together the themes of “tradition and innovation”.
CIRQUEWORK was created by a group of young circus artists active in Japan and abroad. By combining acrobatics, dance, music, lighting and visual effects, the company’s unique form of entertainment is full of originality.
YOAH had its Australian premiere at Gluttony in 2024 to rave reviews, and is an exciting choice for Fringegoers, including families with older children and teens, this season.
YOAH is rated PG, and runs 21 February – 23 March at The Moa in Gluttony.
★★★★★ Kids in Adelaide (2024)
★★★★★ InReview
★★★★★ Your Local Hok
★★★★★ Hi Fi Way
★★★★★ See Do Eat Review
Duration: 60 min
Dates: 21-23, 25-28 Feb, 1-2, 4-9, 11-16, 18-23 Mar at 6:30PM
Location: The Moa at Gluttony
Rymill Park / Murlawirrapurka, Cnr East Tce & Rundle Rd, Adelaide, Kaurna Country
Age Suitability: PG
Other Warnings: Loud noises, smoke effect, strobe lighting; contains some scenes that very small children may find scary
2025 Adelaide Fringe Show for us (adults)
Adults Only Magic Show
Fresh off stellar SELL-OUT SEASONS around Australia including FRINGE WORLD, Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne Comedy Festival and Sydney Spiegeltent – as well as internationally at Edinburgh Festival Fringe – prepare for a wild and raunchy, adults-only (18+) night of pure entertainment, magic and comedy with Sam, Justin, and Magnus ‘Danger’ Magnus.
They’ll unleash uproarious humour and mind-bending illusions from their worldwide stage experience, spiced with a dash of cheeky nudity!
This one is a fringe-favourite that will not soon be forgotten!
Where: The Peacock, Gluttony, Rymill Park SA
When: February 21st – March 23rd 2025 (Thursday – Sunday)
**Some (not all) of the shows above are paid listings and/or we received free tickets to see. Our personal reviews for the shows above are not paid for and our honest opinion.
Adelaide Fringe Venues
The Garden of Unearthly Delights
Is it even Fringe if you don’t visit The Garden a few times? The Garden of Unearthly Delights is a family-friendly hub of festival season, with plenty of shows for all ages. Under the shade of the gumtrees in Rundle Park, little kids – and kids at…
Fool’s Paradise, Tarntanyangga (Victoria Square)
Welcome to the new home of circus and cabaret at the Adelaide Fringe. Situated in the centre of the CBD in the southern half of Tarntanyangga (Victoria Square) Fool’s Paradise will be an epicentre of activity for the Fringe. Presenting three unique venues, each…
Gluttony
Gluttony is back for the 2025 Adelaide Fringe! Nestled in the lush gardens of Rymill Park / Murlawirrapurka, Gluttony is your go-to hub for Fringe fun! Running from Thursday 20 February to Sunday 23 March, this vibrant space is jam-packed with over 180 Fringe acts,…
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