Your Guide To Gluttony 2026
Adelaide Fringe’s hub of comedy, music, circus, cabaret and feasting has cracked its 180-show program wide open in 2026, welcoming you to indulge in art and culture like never before.
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For the Rockers…
Long Way To The Top
Australia is undeniably home to some of the world’s most iconic rock bands. Think AC/DC, INXS, Powderfinger, Midnight Oil, Cold Chisel and The Angels, only to name a few. Dave Gleeson, the frontman of The Screaming Jets and formerly of The Angels, agrees so wholeheartedly with this sentiment that he’s put together Long Way To The Top, a full-band full-throttle celebration of Aussie rock, bringing the anthems of these icons live to Gluttony. Rock on!
The Fantail | March 7–22 | Tickets
If you like this one, you should also try: The Beards (The Fantail, Mar 22); Women of Rock (The May Wirth, Mar 6-8).
For the Adventurers…
…Earnest?
Whether you’re a fan of theatre or not, this interactive comedy show is for you. When a traditional production of Oscar Wilde’s classic play gets underway, a series of misfortunes come upon it, forcing the director to replace actors on stage with real audience members. Expect silly situations, laughs that will last a long time, and the opportunity to jump on stage to star in the show.
The Peacock | February 19–March 22 | Tickets
If you like this one, you should also try: Fakespeare (The Squeaker, Feb 20-Mar 1); A Knight to Remember (The Peacock, Mar 8-22).
For the Nostalgic…
Twenty Sixteen
2016 was a heavy year for music lovers, mourning the loss of music icons David Bowie, George Michael, Prince and more. 10 years on, an all-star eight-piece band, featuring Kylie Auldist, Jaron Jay and Dusty Lee Stephensen, is reclaiming the year with a brand new live rockumentary.
The Fantail | February 19–March 9 | Tickets
If you like this one, you should also try: Back to Black – The Music of Amy Winehouse (The May Wirth, Mar 20–22); Jackson vs Jackson (The Peacock, Mar 10–22).
For the Girls & Glam…
Madame Martha’s Parisian Cabaret
Settle in for a late-night cabaret, where vogue-posing, fosse-popping, French-laced drag divas strut the stage. After sold-out seasons across Australia and taking home the 2024 Best Cabaret award at the Melbourne Fringe, this show is certifiably fabulous.
BankSA Theatre | February 27–March 8 | Tickets
If you like this one, you should also try: Swamplesque 2 (The Moa, Feb 20–Mar 22); Millicent Sarre is Too Tired To Smash (Patriarchy) (The Kingfisher, 20 Feb–Mar 1).
For the Thrill-Seekers…
SPYHARD
Circus, comedy and poking fun at the absurdity of ‘90s-2000s action films is what award-winning SPYHARD has in store for you. Join the suave agent Antonio Tranderas and operative Faytasha Romanov on an exhilarating circus adventure.
Ukiyo | March 3–15 | Tickets
If you like this one, you should also try: GASHA (The Moa, Feb 20–Mar 22); I Think It Could Work (Ukiyo, Feb 19–Mar 9).
For the Laughs…
The Late Nite Powerpoint Comedy Showcase
After sell-out seasons at the UK’s Latitude Festival, the Melbourne Comedy Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe, The Late Nite PowerPoint Comedy Showcase is back at the Adelaide Fringe. Riffing off the PowerPoint parties’ trend, sparked into popularity during COVID times, this show showcases six comedians, each with their own PowerPoint presos, full of hot takes, impressions and surprises.
The Kingfisher | February 20–March 21 | Tickets
If you like this one, you should also try: Dirty Work (The Bally, Mar 10–22); Casey Filips: Virtuoso (The Bally, Mar 10–15).
For the Nostalgic…
The Man with the Golden Hands
Winner of Best Magic Award at Adelaide Fringe 2024, this magic show is sure to knock your socks off. Magician Stuart Lightbody, through magic, audience engagement and storytelling, tells the fascinating true story of John Mulholland: a magician recruited by the CIA in 1953. More than just up-close magic, this show will blow your mind and educate you at the same time.
The Kingfisher | March 3–9 | Tickets
If you like this one, you should also try: I Want to be the World’s Greatest Magician (Tandanya Theatre, Mar 10-22); Adults Only Magic Show (The Peacock, Feb 20- Mar 22).
Gluttony is open Tuesday to Sunday throughout the Adelaide Fringe, which runs from February 19 to March 22. For a full breakdown of all the marvellous shows on offer, head online. For more information, visit gluttony.net.au.
