Top Picks for Week Four of Adelaide Fringe 2026
Feeling overwhelmed by the mad month of Fringe? Bamboozled by more than 1,500 shows written up in 7-point type beneath a blizzard of icons? Well, fear not! The Note’s reviewers have done a bit of cherry-picking…
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SNOUT: the Rock Opera
WHAT: Cyberpunk super pigs are sent to be trained as pets. They learn to play music until they are called to war, to which they treat it like a game, rebel after tragedy, steal a ship and flee.
WHEN: Mar 17-22 | Tandanya Theatre @ Gluttony | Tickets
WHY: Whether you’re not a massive musical theatre fan or you love it to bits, this show has it all.
Bond Songs: The Music of 007
WHAT: A musical journey through the iconic James Bond film series, led by SA darlings Oliver John and Leticia Lee.
WHEN: Mar 19-22 | The Arch @ Holden Street Theatres | Tickets
WHY: Showcasing the hit songs of 007 and how they came to be, with unbelievably smooth vocals.
The Beards
WHAT: Aussie comedy-rock band are bringing hits like ‘If Your Dad Doesn’t Have a Beard, You’ve Got Two Mums’ and ‘No Beard No Good’ to the Fringe.
WHEN: Mar 22 | The Fantail @ Gluttony | Tickets
WHY: You’ll leave with a huge smile on your face and absurd tunes stuck in your head.
Nat’s What I Reckon: Panic At the Bistro
WHAT: Foul-mouthed Beyond Blue ambassador, guitar player and self-taught chef brings comedy chaos to Adelaide.
WHEN: Mar 20-21 | Royalty Theatre | Tickets
WHY: You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and maybe even pick up a few cooking tips.
LA Ronde
WHAT: A lavish and spectacular extravaganza from the creators of Blanc de Blanc and LIMBO.
WHEN: Feb 13-Mar 22 | The Spiegeltent @ The Garden of Unearthly Delights | Tickets
WHY: Your jaw will be on the floor after this five-star cabaret cocktail of live music, comedy and death-defying acrobatics.
Twinky Twinky Little Star
WHAT: Zak doesn’t understand how his parents didn’t know he was gay; there were clear signs! Watch as he humoursly explores twinks, gay “animal” labels and confusion about queer culture.
WHEN: Mar 17-22 | The Squeaker @ Gluttony | Tickets
WHY: You wouldn’t be able to keep a straight face despite your sexual preference.
Aperture
WHAT: A raw, immersive contemporary dance/physical theatre performance, exploring perspective, human sense and spaces between us.
WHEN: Mar 18-22 | Basement Bar @ Therapy Cocktail Bar | Tickets
WHY: It doesn’t just share the same name as Harry Styles’ latest track – it shares the talent. Every movement, every sound, every breath is magnified.
