Top Picks for Week Two 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…

Long Way To The Top

WHAT: A full-throttle celebration of the best Aussie rock, fronted by Dave Gleeson (The Screaming Jets, The Angels).

WHEN: Mar 7-22 | The Fantail @ Gluttony | Tickets

WHY: AC/DC, INXS, Powderfinger, Midnight Oil, Cold Chisel and more, sung by an Aussie icon. Need we say more?

A History of Nick Drake

WHAT: Nick Drake, played by guitar extraordinaire Cal Williams Jr. A night of intense talent, beauty and woe.

WHEN: Feb 20-Mar 20 | Grande Room @ The Gilbert Street Hotel | Tickets

WHY: One of the world’s greatest folk songwriters performed by critically acclaimed guitarist and singer Cal Williams Jr.

Songs of Survival: A Journey of Strength and Soul

WHAT: Experience an unforgettable evening of powerful storytelling and soulful live music with acclaimed First Nations singer-songwriters Toni Janke and Sonia Smith.

WHEN: Mar 1 | Tandanya Theatre @ Gluttony | Tickets

WHY: This celebration of culture, original music and storytelling will leave you with goosebumps.

Electric Fields

WHAT: ARIA Award-winning duo whose electronic pop creations saw them represent Australia at Eurovision in 2024.

WHEN: Mar 9 | The Venue @ The Gov | Tickets

WHY: Catch one of Adelaide’s most exciting live acts in an intimate and welcoming space.

Chicane DJ Set

WHAT: Legendary UK DJ whose worked with the likes of Sir Tom Jones, Bryan Adams, Cher and more.

WHEN: Mar 6 | The Fantail @ Gluttony | Tickets

WHY: Spend the night on the dancefloor shaking it to the biggest dance anthems from the past two decades.