Is it even Fringe if you don’t wander through The Garden a few times?
The Garden of Unearthly Delights is Adelaide Fringe’s ultimate playground for families, friends, and anyone up for a bit of fun. Under the gumtrees in Rundle Park, there’s something for everyone. The 2026 program is huge, with over 115 shows across six weeks from 13 February to 22 March. There’s comedy, circus, music, physical theatre, sideshows, and plenty of practical touches that make life easier for families, like pram-friendly entrances, parenting rooms, and air-conditioned venues.
This year, a range of exciting new family-friendly shows is coming to The Garden, including The Luck Child, Splish Splash Science!, The Alphabet of Awesome Science, and Camp Culture, a fabulous circus adventure led by Faboriginal superstar Dale Woodbridge Brown. Returning favourites include Trash Test Dummies, Amazing Drumming Monkeys – Dance Party, Peter Combe, Monski Mouse, and one of the youngest Fringe performers, DJ Alba, with The Pinky Pie Party – Part 2.
Food is a big drawcard here. There are loads of food and drink options spread right across the park, from easy crowd-pleasers to more adventurous eats, plus bars for a post-work drink or a late Fringe catch-up. Our tip? Wander first, decide later… there’s always more than you expect.
The sideshows, rides and much-loved Ferris Wheel are back again in 2026, along with market stalls and pop-up surprises around every corner. It’s lively without being overwhelming, and there’s always something happening, whether you’re there for an hour or the whole evening.
The Garden keeps accessibility and inclusivity front and centre, with loads of free entertainment for everyone to enjoy. There’s ABC Radio Adelaide broadcasting live, The Garden Sessions with South Australia’s best new and emerging Indigenous musicians every Saturday afternoon, and the RAA Garden Party on Sundays packed with all kinds of Garden acts. You can catch Trevor Jones The Piano Man in the Wine Bar, unwind at The High Horse Knock Off Sessions, or dance the night away at The Deck with interstate and local DJs.
Whether you’re visiting with kids, meeting friends, heading out for a date night or just soaking up Fringe atmosphere, The Garden of Unearthly Delights is a must-do each Fringe season.
Dates & Opening Hours 2026
The Garden runs Fri 13 Feb – Sun 22 Mar (closed Mon 16 Feb). Opening night is Fri 13 Feb.
- Mon–Thu | 5pm – 1am (except Mon 16 Feb closed; Mon 9 Mar 10am – 1am)
- Fri | 12pm – 3am (except Fri 13 Feb 2pm – 1am)
- Sat | 10am – 3am
- Sun | 10am – 1am (except Sun 8 Mar 10am – 3am)
Location & Entry
Kadlitpina, Rundle Park – East Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
Entry is at the corner of East Terrace and Rundle Road.
Entry is free for show ticket holders; at peak times a small fee may apply for non-ticket holders.
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