THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS TURNS UP THE VOLUME FOR CABARET AND MUSIC SHOWS IN 2026

Music and cabaret fans are in for a treat when Australia’s favourite outdoor precinct, The Garden of Unearthly Delights, will once again become the beating heart of the 2026 Adelaide Fringe.

Rundle Park/Kadlitpina will be transformed into a celebration of arts and culture, with a program showcasing more than 115 dynamic shows across a six-week season running from 13 February to 22 March, including a dazzling program of cabaret and music performances.

Headlining the cabaret line-up is Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett, a blend of breathtaking circus, gender-bending aerial and fire breathing performances from the hottest cabaret club from East Berlin.

From a sell-out season in Canada, audiences are invited to step into the glitter-fuelled chaos of fashion label HAUS of YOLO presented by circus company, The Dust Palace. This electric party cabaret will see head designer (and part-time conman) Welt Couture create their Adelaide collection live on stage as acrobats, models, and misfits bring each look to life through jaw-dropping circus and camp comedy. Fast fashion has never been faster, funnier, or riskier!

Award-nominated musical comedian, Alexis Sakellaris, will perform A Stan is Born!, a cabaret performance sharing his queer joy in becoming a stan (a super-duper-UBER-fan). Alexis is trapped in a conservative culture clash where discovering pop divas online such as Whitney, Mariah and Beyonce is his only salvation, telling his story through 10 original songs, sung and played live on a keyboard.

A spectacular and diverse line-up of musical talent will have guests partying the night away, such as Michael Paynter with his show MICHAEL PAYNTER – The Great Australian Songbook Live – Up close and intimate for one day only. Michael will delight audiences by showcasing his extraordinary voice, dynamic range, and captivating stage presence, performing timeless Australian classics alongside very special guests. Due to popular demand, the versatile and celebrated performer has added an additional show, proving this is one not to be missed.

Platinum-selling, award-winning musician, Meg Washington, is bringing her Natural Beauty Tour in a singular evening of brilliance, weaving the worlds of jazz, pop, folk and musical theatre together. Also appearing for a one-night only performance on The Garden’s first night is MONSTR – The Best of MTV Unplugged, an all-star celebration that will reignite the spirit of MTV with members from iconic Australian bands Taxiride, The Superjesus, Dragon and The Screaming Jets. Together, these Aussie rock icons will bring the best The Best of MTV Unplugged to life, allowing audiences to relive the raw magic of bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alanis Morissette, Eagles, Rod Stweart and more.

Australian media favourite, Brian Nankervis (RocKwiz), will premiere Wish You Were Mine, a live music and storytelling show where guest artists perform songs they wish they had written alongside the mighty RocKwiz Orkestra.

Australia’s first musical comedy supergroup, The Grats will showcase a powerhouse blend of wit and music that celebrates sharp satire, harmony and hilarity in equal measure. It will feature a one-of-a-kind collective of Australia’s musical comedy scene including Gatesy, Rusty Berther, Sammy J, Andrew Hansen and Tom Gleeson.

Family-friendly shows will also have their choice of musical fun, including Australia’s favourite puppet show Amazing Drumming Monkeys – Dance Party and Peter Combe for another season of quirky songs.

Other cabaret highlights include:

FLOP – The Best Songs from the Worst Musicals Ever Written!: The virtuosic Arthur Hull returns for another Garden season with an updated version of his love letter to Broadway and the West End’s biggest musical theatre misfires!
The LadyBoys of Bangkok: International sensations make their Garden debut with a glamorous, new performance complete with fresh choreography, couture-level costumes and a sassy soundtrack.
Ethel Chop & Tina Del Twist: Together at Last: Ethel Chop was born sometime and has been around a lot longer. After sharing her unique wisdom on telly and the wireless, Australia’s best loved Octogenarian is coming to Adelaide with a brand-new blouse. Tina is Australia’s much-loved nightingale. With comedic wit that could shred brie and a voice as smooth as honey, her talents have hugged the globe to wild acclaim, garnishing her iconic. Together they are delighted to entertain you for a solid hour.

Other music highlights include:

Trevor Jones – Sing It!: Get ready for the wildest, most interactive singalong of your life with Australia’s favourite piano man, Dr Trevor Jones.
Zooma Zooma – “Led Zeppole”: The award-winning team bring a hilarious and high-energy show, reimagining Led Zeppelin’s greatest hits through an Italian-jazz-Vegas lens.
Gigi Macfarlane: London-born with Jamaican roots and now based in Barcelona, Gigi’s sound is a magnetic blend of soul, groove and infectious energy.
Wilbur Wilde – Talkin’ & Saxin’: Hey Hey it’s Saturday, OL55, Jo Jo Zep and The Falcons, The New Rocky Horror Show and Mad Max. Wilbur pays homage to the moments, the characters, the laughs and the rich Australian music and entertainment scene.
Moko Kodo & The Pursuits: I’m not going to marry you!: In this world premiere, self-proclaimed, Spanish-Bulgarian-South Australian, folk princess, Moko Kodo, will lead an evening of new auteured songs and interpretations of some greats – including Leonard Cohan and George Michael.
The Garden Sessions: Every Saturday afternoon, South Australia’s best, new and emerging Indigenous musicians will perform for a free show that is suitable for all ages.

Michelle Buxton, Co-Director of The Garden of Unearthly Delights, says the musical and cabaret talent on offer for The Garden’s 26th season will be hard to miss.

She says, “We’ve carefully curated a dynamic program of musical and cabaret powerhouses that will be hard to miss. This promises to be our most dazzling season yet, with brilliant musicians, entertainers and cabaret performers who are sure to captivate the hearts of music lovers and have many up and dancing.”

TICKETS TO ALL SHOWS AT THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS ARE ON SALE NOW

For the FULL PROGRAM and ticket bookings, visit gardenofunearthlydelights.com.au and adelaidefringe.com.au.

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THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS

Rundle Park (Kadlitpina), East Terrace, Adelaide, SA

13 February – 22 March 2026

FULL 2026 PROGRAM

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WORLD-CLASS COMEDIANS RETURN TO THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS IN 2026

Australia’s favourite outdoor performance precinct, The Garden of Unearthly Delights, will once again be the home of laughter at the 2026 Adelaide Fringe, hosting the Fringe’s largest comedy program with an impressive line up of international comedians and fan-favourites.

Rundle Park/Kadlitpina will be transformed into a space of a vibrant celebration of world-class performance, Adelaide-exclusive shows, exceptional food and drink and festival energy, earning a reputation as one of the oldest and most loved independent performing arts events in Australia.

A six-week season, running from 13 February to 22 March, will see more than 115 dynamic shows, including the best comedy program in the country. The Garden will be the place to go for countless comedy performances, from stand-up specials, hilarious musicals, physical comedy, and so much more.

Some of the most loved comedians in the country will take to The Garden stages in 2026, including legendary Aussie comedians Dave Hughes, radio personality Tommy Little, Celia Pacquola, satirical powerhouse Sammy J, and Geraldine Hickey.

Other well-known stand-up comedy names include Aussie comedy icons Rove McManus, Nurse Georgie Carroll, Merrick Watts, Heath Franklin’s Chopper, Dane Simpson, Effie, and fearlessly provocative Lawrence Mooney, as well as The Umbilical Brothers and Ivan Aristeguieta, who all promise to leave the audience in stitches. Social media comedy sensations The Fairbairns and Tilly Oddy-Black will premiere their very first live shows, exclusive to The Garden.

In its brand-new venue, the Criterion, The Garden will also showcase the most exciting up-and-coming comedians who will showcase their talent to new audiences’ night after night, including Meg Jäger – A Beautiful Mind, Frankie McNair – HUGE ASS MINDSET, and Man Sings The Same Song Over And Over Again For An Hour.

More comedy highlights include:

Fountain Lakes: Y2K: This camp comedy parody will make its way exclusively to The Garden for its South Australian premiere, following the success of last year’s smash hit Fountain Lakes in Lockdown. The foxymorons, Kath, Kim and Sharon are back with a fabulous, brand new show.
Sh!t-faced Shakespeare: A hilarious (and tipsy) new take on one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, Hamlet.
Lano & Woodley in Space: Australia’s favourite comedy double act return for a space adventure filled with their virtuosic physical routines and side-splitting fun.
Tom Gleeson – Out of Touch: Hard Quiz and Taskmaster Australia host who, as a Gold Logie winner and five times AACTA winner, is inviting audience members to take him down a peg.
Garry Starr: Classic Penguins: The multi-award-winning show is returning to The Garden after a season in London’s West End. The show has received many accolades including Best Comedy Adelaide Fringe 2025, Best Comedy Fringe World 2025 and Most Outstanding Show at the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
The Grats: Australia’s first musical comedy supergroup, featuring Gatesy, Rusty Berther, Sammy J, Andrew Hansen and Tom Gleeson. They will perform together for the very first time, showcase a powerhouse blend of wit and music that celebrates sharp satire, harmony and hilarity in equal measure.
Tape Face: 20: Direct from Las Vegas, this show merges physical comedy, mime, and silent stand-up for an unforgettable performance that will leave audiences laughing, gasping, and lost for words.
Best of the Edinburgh Fest: One of Adelaide Fringe’s much-loved comedy specials brings together the best international talent.
Stephen K Amos – please add one line of copy here.

Michelle Buxton, Co-Director of The Garden of Unearthly Delights, is looking forward to the return of hilarious acts, as well as emerging comedians.

“We are always so incredibly proud of our comedy program. The Garden is the place to be for laughs, with the largest comedy program in the Fringe, offering something for every taste, from world-class stand-up acts to physical comedy, musical comedy, social media sensations, and emerging comedians. We’re so pleased to host some of the most talented people in the industry and can’t wait to bring in audience members for seriously huge hilarity and nights they’ll never forget.”

TICKETS TO ALL SHOWS AT THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS ARE ON SALE NOW

For the FULL PROGRAM and ticket bookings, visit gardenofunearthlydelights.com.au and adelaidefringe.com.au.

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THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS

Rundle Park (Kadlitpina), East Terrace, Adelaide, SA

13 February – 22 March 2026

FULL 2026 PROGRAM

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THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS BRINGS BACK-BENDING CIRCUS PERFORMANCES IN 2026

Australia’s favourite outdoor performance precinct, The Garden of Unearthly Delights, will once again bloom into the beating heart of the 2026 Adelaide Fringe, transforming Rundle Park/Kadlitpina into a vibrant celebration of world class performances, including unbelievable jaw-dropping circus acts.

The Garden’s 2026 program showcases more than 115 dynamic shows across a six-week season running from 13 February to 22 March, starring internationally adored and beloved returning favourites, including audiences’ pick of daring, talented and incredibly entertaining circus performers.

Headlining the circus line-up is returning high-flying, five-star hit La Ronde, promising a bolder, wilder, and more unmissable show than ever with a dizzying spectacle of glittering bodies, provocative energy, and raw talent straight from the world’s most elite stages.

This comes along with brand new Australian Premieres including Laser Kiwi – Everybody Knows, a brand-new, world-class circus and sketch comedy, armed with their signature brand of surreal sketch comedy, and Haus of Yolo, an Adelaide exclusive, where fashion, circus, and cabaret collide in a glitter-fuelled chaos. For one night only, head designer Welt Couture will create their “Adelaide” collection live on stage – as acrobats, models and misfits bring each look to life through jaw-dropping circus and camp comedy. Step back into the early 2000’s with Naughties, a Y2K highflying acrobatic extravaganza from YUCK Circus. Expect Backstreet Boys, Britney, and big throwback energy.

Other circus highlights include:

Keep in Touch: An Adelaide exclusive of a breathtaking contemporary circus show from Taiwan.
Bubble Show for Adults Only: With its final season in Adelaide, now is your last chance to see this hit, filled with artistic, mind-bending, hilarious and high-level bubble tricks.
Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett: New to The Garden in 2026, this show offers a blend of breathtaking circus, gender-bending aerial and fire breathing performances from the hottest cabaret club from East Berlin.
Camp Culture: A fabulous circus adventure led by Faboriginal superstar Dale Woodbridge Brown.
A Paper Trail: Join this group of acrobats on an enchanting circus adventure where thrilling acrobatics and intricate origami tell a story of friendship and courage. Guests will also get the opportunity to take part in an interactive craft activity where they can meet the cast.
Trash Test Dummies Circus: Returning for one last Fringe season, this slapstick circus comedy is perfect for the entire family with high-energy antics, wild imagination and bin-based brilliance. Expect jaw-dropping acrobatics, hilarious juggling and the most action-packed wheelie bins you’ve ever seen.

Michelle Buxton, Co-Director of The Garden of Unearthly Delights, says, “Circus is always a crowd favourite, and this year’s program raises the bar even higher with some of the best circus performers in the world. Circus performers are such incredible athletes, and in this incredible array of shows, audiences will get to see the creativity and the heights to which they push themselves – both literally and figuratively!”

TICKETS TO ALL SHOWS AT THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS ARE ON SALE NOW

For the FULL PROGRAM and ticket bookings, visit gardenofunearthlydelights.com.au and adelaidefringe.com.au.

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THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS

Rundle Park (Kadlitpina), East Terrace, Adelaide, SA

13 February – 22 March 2026

FULL 2026 PROGRAM

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A SPELLBINDING LINE-UP OF MAGICIANS COMES TO THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS IN 2026

Australia’s favourite outdoor performance precinct, The Garden of Unearthly Delights, will once again become the beating heart of the 2026 Adelaide Fringe, bringing its largest program since COVID in 2020, with a range of mesmerising acts from the world’s most extraordinary illusionists and mentalists.

Rundle Park/Kadlitpina will once again be transformed into an entertainment space, hosting more than 115 dynamic shows across a six-week season running from 13 February to 22 March, featuring a blend of magical performances filled with illusions and mind tricks.

Audiences are set to be captivated by the best magicians and including fan-favourite, Charlie Caper, with his new show Charlie Caper – The Future featuring a dazzling collision of illusion and cutting-edge robotics. The winner of Sweden’s Got Talent invites guests to step into a world where logic bends, robots learn comedy and technology becomes pure magic.

The UK’s smash-hit magic show, 1 Hour Of Insane Magic, returns to Adelaide bigger and better than ever, with magicians Cameron Gibson, Tom Bolton, and Luke Osey bringing impossible illusions, incredible acts of mind-reading, and of course, insane magic.

Returning by popular demand, Japan’s five-star show Maho Magic Bar will transport you to a neon-lit Tokyo night of mischief, amazement, cocktails and laughter. An all-new crew of Japanese superstars will perform exclusive magic shows at your table, bringing you so close to the magic.

One for the entire family to enjoy, Secret Magic School hosted by The World’s Best/Worst Magician, will provide a fast-paced, family friendly magic show that mixes awe, laughter and audience chaos as secrets and magic tricks are revealed by mischievous mentor, AKA The World’s Best Worst Magician (Award winning Comedian & Magician as seen on Australia’s Got Talent).

For those aged 5-13, The Fritz Magic(ish) Show, is the perfect 50-minute rollercoaster of magic, mayhem and many things gone wrong. Performed by Emilie Bloom, guests are invited to step into the charming and comical universe of Fritz, an eccentric and lovable magician rabbit, as Fritz earnestly strives to recreate the mesmerising magic tricks of their suddenly vanished Magician Master, Madame Magica.

Michelle Buxton, Co-Director of The Garden of Unearthly Delights, says, “We’re so excited to bring these brilliant magicians and illusionists to The Garden, with their absolutely unbelievable acts. Magic shows are always incredibly entertaining, for both children and adults. Everyone loves unbelievable tricks that leave you scratching your head and wondering: ‘how on earth did they pull that off?’”

TICKETS TO ALL SHOWS AT THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS ARE ON SALE NOW

For the FULL PROGRAM and ticket bookings, visit gardenofunearthlydelights.com.au and adelaidefringe.com.au.

★ ENDS ★

THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS

Rundle Park (Kadlitpina), East Terrace, Adelaide, SA

13 February – 22 March 2026

FULL 2026 PROGRAM

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN RETURNS TO THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS IN 2026

Families will have their pick of entertaining performances, as Australia’s favourite outdoor performance precinct, The Garden of Unearthly Delights, will once again bloom into the beating heart of the 2026 Adelaide Fringe.

One of the oldest and most loved independent performing arts events in Australia, the transformed Rundle Park/Kadlitpina, will be the home to The Garden’s 2026 program showcasing more than 115 dynamic shows across a six-week season running from 13 February to 22 March.

A range of new kids and family-friendly shows are making their way to The Garden this season, including The Sumo Show Hirakuza. In its first appearance outside Osaka Japan, the team will bring its world-first theatrical experience exclusively to Adelaide, merging ancient sumo wrestling with comedy and jaw-dropping physicality. With dazzling visuals and immersive sound, experience sumo like never before as former pro wrestlers take the stage. A perfect show for the entire family, guests will laugh and learn as the Sumo wrestlers reveal rules, secret techniques, and behind-the-scenes stories in an entertaining show presented entirely in English, with guests even having the rare opportunity to suit up and challenge a sumo wrestler in the ring.

Guaranteed to get children hooked, theatre show The Luck Child, created by David Collins, the star of The Upside Down Show and The Umbilical Brothers, will captivate audiences as David will single-handedly embody 16 characters from kings to wizards to a menagerie of circus animals.

The multi-award-winning That Science Gang is returning to Adelaide with two spectacular family-friendly shows to captivate audiences this Adelaide Fringe. After gobsmacking audiences across the planet with their smash-hit alphabetical, scientifical shenanigans, professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge, are coming to The Garden to premiere, The Alphabet of Awesome Science, providing an hour of carefully crafted chaos, where fascinating words inspire mind-blowing science. The team will also bring Splish Splash Science!, a science show where the star performer is water itself. Join ringmaster Rip Tide as he experiments with water in a series of amazing feats that are guaranteed to have you singing, dancing, laughing, and ducking for cover.

Making its Garden premiere is The Fritz Magic(ish) Show. Perfect for those aged between 5-13, the show is a 50-minute rollercoaster of magic, mayhem and many things gone wrong. Performed by Emilie Bloom, guests are invited to step into the charming and comical universe of Fritz, an eccentric and lovable magician rabbit, as Fritz earnestly strives to recreate the mesmerising magic tricks of their suddenly vanished Magician Master, Madame Magica. Grossed Out Game Show is also making its Garden debut, featuring a live and interactive game show where two celebrity team captains will lead their half of the audience in a battle of physical challenges and trivial absurdities in order to win litres of slime!

Some returning acts include Australia’s favourite puppet show Amazing Drumming Monkeys – Dance Party, the slapstick comedy Trash Test Dummies for a final time, and iconic Australian children’s entertainer and musician Peter Combe for another season of quirky songs. Upsound Instruments – Make & Play Workshop is also making its return to The Garden for the entire six-week season, offering a fun hands on experience for children to turn waste into wonder and craft their own musical instruments from upcycled material.

Also returning to The Garden are the popular arcade games and carnival rides including fan-favourites like The Big Wheel, The Dodgems, and The Tea Cups. New in 2026 and perfect for the thrill seekers is The Slingshot, catapulting ride goers into the air.

More family friendly highlights:

Camp Culture: A fabulous circus adventure led by Faboriginal superstar Dale Woodbridge Brown, promising laughs, flips, and big camp energy in a show that promotes being bold, proud and unapologetically you.
Monski Mouse’s Baby Cabaret Deluxe: Monski Mouse and her super talented friends present this sparkly, bonkers, live musical singalong cabaret, where they cover all the big topics of elephants, fish, wiggly worms, transport and the existential ways of the toddler.
The Pinky Pie Party – Part 2: Hosted by nine-year-old DJ Alba Lorca, the Pinky Pie Party is the only show at the Fringe made by kids for kids.

Michelle Buxton, Co-Director of The Garden of Unearthly Delights, says, “We have fantastic family-friendly shows coming to The Garden in 2026. These performers are masters at ensuring the entertainment caters for everyone from children right through to adults, making them a perfect choice for the whole family.

“In 2025, The Garden had over 70 5-star reviews, strengthening its global reputation of delivering the very best entertainment in Australia. We can’t wait to share with audiences what we have curated for our 2026 program and welcome families from all corners to enjoy the joy of The Garden.”

TICKETS TO ALL SHOWS AT THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS ARE ON SALE NOW

For the FULL PROGRAM and ticket bookings, visit gardenofunearthlydelights.com.au and adelaidefringe.com.au.

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THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS

Rundle Park (Kadlitpina), East Terrace, Adelaide, SA

13 February – 22 March 2026

FULL 2026 PROGRAM

To view the full 2026 Garden of Unearthly Delights program, please CLICK HERE.

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FREE AND ACCESSIBLE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS IN 2026

The Garden of Unearthly Delights will once again offer something for everyone at the 2026 Adelaide Fringe, including plenty of free and accessible entertainment.

Rundle Park/Kadlitpina will be transformed into the beating heart of the Fringe – the second largest arts festival in the world – with a program that showcases more than 115 dynamic shows across a six-week season running from 13 February to 22 March.

With a strong commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, The Garden’s wide range of free entertainment ensures all walks of life can enjoy its creativity, wonder and magic.

Garden goers can discover SA’s best, new and emerging Indigenous musicians live every Saturday afternoon in The Garden Sessions, proudly supported by the Government of South Australia. Celebrating Australia’s Indigenous culture, these six amazing, local First Nations artists are making a big impact in the Australian music scene: Eddie Peters, The Flash Blacks, Tilly Tjala Thomas, Nathan May, Jirrah and Caitlyn Walker. The Garden Sessions are free.

The free entertainment fun continues with the RAA Garden Party every Sunday afternoon. The RAA Garden Party features a treasure trove of Garden acts, featuring comedy, magic and circus performers from across the globe, promising to delight audiences of all ages.

The popular outdoor, open-air dancefloor, The Deck, will be the place to dance the night away with interstate and local DJs, and for the first time, will welcome Fresh 92.7 Windback Wednesday Live, – a throwback party hosted by Fresh 92.7 every Wednesday night featuring the best dance hits as a humpday treat.

Other free and accessible highlights:

Trevor Jones, The Piano Man, performing much-loved hits in the Hesketh Wine & Piano Bar five nights a week.
Jimmy Bay’s Knock Off Sessions is the perfect after-work entertainment, featuring local blues great Jimmy Bay. Weeknights in the High Horse from 5.30pm.
ABC Radio Adelaide’s Live Broadcast, A Taste of the Fringe with Jules Schiller & Nikolai Beilharz will officially open the 2026 season live in The Spiegeltent on February 13. Tickets are free and bookings are essential. Book tickets via: https://www.gardenofunearthlydelights.com.au/event/a-taste-of-the-fringe-with-jules-schiller-nikolai-beilharz/

The Garden is always working to make our site and events as accessible as possible, to ensure that artists and audiences of all abilities can make the most of everything we have on offer.

Accessibility features include:

All venues have step-free access and are wheelchair accessible.
The Garden entrance is located near accessible parking bays.
Guide dogs and assistance animals are welcomed in all venues.
Support for the Companion Card program means eligible holders qualify for a second ticket for their companion at no cost.
Some shows will be Auslan interpreted, while others will offer relaxed performances.
The Garden also supports the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative, a globally-recognised symbol for non-visible disabilities.
The Garden provides a lower sensory space for anyone who needs a temporary retreat.

Michelle Buxton, Co-Director of The Garden of Unearthly Delights, is delighted to continue The Garden tradition of free and accessible program.

“We’re proud to offer free and accessible entertainment options for all Garden-goers. We strongly believe that arts and culture should be for everyone – to bridge gaps between people by shared common experiences and lift spirits. The cost of living is making it harder for some families to get to the Adelaide Fringe, so we’re really proud to offer some truly fantastic shows for free.

“We strive to make The Garden as accessible as possible for all abilities, but if anyone would like to provide any further feedback about other measures we could take, please get in touch.”

For further information on accessibility features, contact: 08 7200 3867 or email access@gardenofunearthlydelights.com.au

TICKETS TO ALL SHOWS AT THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS ARE ON SALE NOW

For the FULL PROGRAM and ticket bookings, visit gardenofunearthlydelights.com.au and adelaidefringe.com.au.

★ ENDS ★

THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS

Rundle Park (Kadlitpina), East Terrace, Adelaide, SA

13 February – 22 March 2026

FULL 2026 PROGRAM

To view the full 2026 Garden of Unearthly Delights program, please CLICK HERE.

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Official hashtags: #GOUD #GOUD26 #ADLFringe #ADELAIDEFRINGE

EXCITING NEW SHOWS AND EXPERIENCES COME TO THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS IN 2026

Australia’s favourite outdoor performance precinct, The Garden of Unearthly Delights, will once again bloom into the beating heart of the 2026 Adelaide Fringe, transforming Rundle Park/Kadlitpina into a vibrant celebration of arts and entertainment, bringing an exciting line-up of brand-new shows from international and local performers.

The Garden’s 2026 program showcases more than 115 dynamic shows across a six-week season running from 13 February to 22 March. The program will feature 23 world premieres and 39 South Australian premieres, along with the very best comedy, magic, cabaret, music, theatre and circus shows.

Making its first appearance outside Osaka Japan, The Sumo Show Hirakuza, will bring its world-first theatrical experience exclusively to Adelaide, merging ancient sumo wrestling with comedy and jaw-dropping physicality. With dazzling visuals and immersive sound, experience sumo like never before as former pro wrestlers take the stage. Laugh and learn as they reveal rules, secret techniques, and behind-the-scenes stories in an entertaining show presented entirely in English, with guests even having the rare opportunity to suit up and challenge a sumo wrestler in the ring.

Australian media favourite, Brian Nankervis (RocKwiz), will premiere Wish You Were Mine, a live music and storytelling show where guest artists perform songs they wish they had written alongside the mighty RocKwiz Orkestra. Australia’s first musical comedy supergroup, The Grats will showcase a powerhouse blend of wit and music that celebrates sharp satire, harmony and hilarity in equal measure. The Grats is a one-off collective of Australia’s musical comedy greats: Gatesy, Rusty Berther, Sammy J, Andrew Hansen and Tom Gleeson.

In an exciting Garden first, guests can experience The Glasshouse, a new premium venue inside The Garden. This brand new 450sqm venue is a glass-wrapped sanctuary featuring a sunken dancefloor, as well as flowing spritzes, a range of spirits, and a tapas menu inspired by Euro summers. Perfect for those looking for an atmosphere that blossoms, from laid back afternoons, into a full-bodied revelry as the night unfolds.

Other hot new shows coming to The Garden include:

Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett: A blend of breathtaking circus, gender-bending aerial and fire breathing performances from the hottest cabaret club from East Berlin.
International sensations, The LadyBoys of Bangkok, make their Garden debut with a glamorous, new performance complete with fresh choreography, couture-level costumes and a sassy soundtrack.
Camp comedy parody, Fountain Lakes: Y2K, will make its way exclusively to The Garden for its South Australian premiere, following the success of last year’s smash hit Fountain Lakes in Lockdown. The foxymorons, Kath, Kim and Sharon are back with a fabulous, brand new show.
Social media comedians The Fairbairns – brothers Lachlan and Jaxon Fairbairn who grew up in South Australia – are bringing an hour of sketch comedy live to the stage for the very first time, exclusive to The Garden.
Online sensation Tilly Oddy-Black, known for her mix of endearing and awful characters, will bring her online world to the stage for the first time.
Laser Kiwi – Everybody Knows: A brand new show featuring world-class circus and surreal sketch comedy.
Haus of Yolo: Exclusive to Adelaide, this show is where fashion, circus and cabaret collide, in a glitter-fuelled chaos. For one night only, head designer Welt Couture will create their “Adelaide”collection live on stage – as acrobats, models and misfits bring each look to life through jaw-dropping circus and camp comedy.

In 2026 we are proud to introduce our brand new emerging artists venue, The Criterion. This is the place to go to discover the super stars of tomorrow before everyone else. Take the plunge and book a ticket to a show you don’t know. We promise you won’t regret it!

Michelle Buxton, Co-Director of The Garden of Unearthly Delights, says with over 70 5-star reviews in 2025, The Garden continues its commitment to the very best in entertainment and the 2026 line up will lift the standard once again.

“We love our crowd favourites returning to The Garden and are just as excited to introduce audiences to exciting new shows and brand new experiences which are exclusive to Adelaide. We take emnormous pride in curating an eclectic program, and we know audiences are going to love our fabulous 2026 program, with many blossoming new talents and some of the best international performers bringing their work right here to our doorstep.”

TICKETS TO ALL SHOWS AT THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS ARE ON SALE NOW

For the FULL PROGRAM and ticket bookings, visit gardenofunearthlydelights.com.au and adelaidefringe.com.au.

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THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS

Rundle Park (Kadlitpina), East Terrace, Adelaide, SA

13 February – 22 March 2026

FULL 2026 PROGRAM

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THE GARDEN FEAST IS SET TO RETURN WITH THREE UNFORGETTABLE DINNERS UNDER THE STARS CELEBRATING OUR RICH MULTICULTURAL CUISINE WITH AUSTRALIA’S LEADING CHEFS

Back by popular demand for its third year, The Garden Feast 2026 promises to be the biggest and most indulgent immersive dining experience yet with three luscious and unforgettable outdoor dinners prepared by iconic Australian chefs and celebrating Australia’s rich multicultural cuisine.

Held in The Garden of Unearthly Delights, this epic and carefully thought-out dining series is curated by Adelaide’s own, Duncan Welgemoed, from the iconic Africola restaurant.

With each long-table dinner offering a one-night-only experience and surrounded by the beautiful and electric outdoor atmosphere of The Garden, diners can enjoy the finest South Australian wines and produce cooked by some of the nation’s most celebrated chefs, along with entertainment and exotic performances from some of the most captivating Garden talents.

The first session, The Greek Table, on Monday 23 February, will be a Greek-lovers paradise prepared by Greek chef, restaurateur and TV personality, George Calombaris, and emceed by the hilarious Greek queen of comedy, Effie.

The second session, La Dolce Tavola, on Monday 2 March, will be led by two culinary powerhouses, Matt Stone and Enrico Sgarbossa, both leading Australian chefs in sustainable and progressive cooking and experts in Italian cuisine. The night will be emceed by Adelaide’s stunning cabaret star, Carla Lippis.

The final Feast, Thai Spice Market, on Monday 16 March, will be prepared by award-winning chef, Annita Potter, whose culinary journey spans two decades and continents across the world, bringing her refined approach to Thai cuisine. She will be joined by the iconic emcee, Colin Lane, of the comedy duo Lano & Woodley.

The Garden Feast Programmer, Duncan Welgemoed – one of South Australia’s most successful chefs – was delighted to curate a culinary program which showcases a range of cuisines.

“We’re excited to bring the best cuisines from around the world to the Adelaide Fringe, and in particular, The Garden this year, with each night being specifically themed. This will give foodies the perfect opportunity to taste the meals prepared by the leading chefs of the country, right here at The Garden of Unearthly Delights. Bringing in some of the season’s most engaging entertainers and set under the trees of the beautiful Garden, with the lights, sights and sounds of the festival, it truly will be an unforgettable night and perfect way to celebrate a special occasion. It’s the perfect way to enjoy good food, a fringe show, and the company of family and friends all in one,” he said.

The Garden Feast

The Greek Table

Monday 23 February, 6.30pm

Chef: George Calombaris

MC: Effie

* $10 per ticket will be donated to the Hellenic Studies Foundation

La Dolce Tavola

Monday 2 March, 6.30pm

Chefs: Matt Stone & Enrico Sgarbossa

MC: Carla Lippis

* $10 per ticket will be donated to the South Australian Italian Association

Spice Market

Monday 16 March, 6.30pm

Chef: Annita Potter

MC: Colin Lane (Lano & Woodley)

TICKETS: $169.00 + Transaction Fee

BOOKINGS: here.

TICKETS TO ALL SHOWS AT THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS ARE ON SALE NOW

For the FULL PROGRAM and ticket bookings, visit gardenofunearthlydelights.com.au and adelaidefringe.com.au.

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THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS

Rundle Park (Kadlitpina), East Terrace, Adelaide, SA

13 February – 22 March 2026

FULL 2026 PROGRAM

To view the full 2026 Garden of Unearthly Delights program, please CLICK HERE.

MEDIA CONTACTS + ENQUIRIES

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To view a range of images and video footage for the 2026 Garden of Unearthly Delights program, visit HERE.

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Official hashtags: #GOUD #GOUD26 #ADLFringe #ADELAIDEFRINGE

THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS CELEBRATES LGBTQIA+ ARTISTS IN 2026

The Garden of Unearthly Delights is one of the most vibrant celebrations of arts and entertainment across the globe, championing artists with a huge program for the 2026 Adelaide Fringe, including a strong line-up of LGBTQI+ shows and queer-led performances. From bold performances to joyful moments under the trees, expect unforgettable nights where everyone is welcome exactly as they are.

Running for a six-week season from 13 February to 22 March, The Garden’s 2026 program showcases more than 115 dynamic shows, with 23 world premieres and 39 South Australian premieres.

For those looking for light-hearted entertainment, Nath Valvo – Homebody, is an hour-long show where Nath, fresh from out of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, will serve an entrée of camp gossip before doing what Nath does best – high energy, relatable, rock-solid stand up. Iconic queer TV personality, Geraldine Hickey, is also returning for a season in the Garden bringing her new comedy Geraldine Hickey – A Weight off My Chest. This hour-long show is a warm and hilarious take on exploring her breast reduction surgery – something that has been described as a ‘big warm hug from your favourite (undeniably queer) aunty’. Geraldine has gained national fame on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, Spicks & Specks, The Cheap Seats and Have You Been Paying Attention? Comedian Will Gibb will also take the audience through his battle with having TOO MUCH confidence and the situations he’s ended up in because of it in his show, Will Gibb – Condfidence Is Key. Through hyperbolic storytelling and painfully niche impressions, Will’s ride is one that will either have you laughing or cringing.

Kath and Kim fans will not want to miss the hilarious camp comedy parody Fountain Lakes: Y2K, a fabulous brand-new show by the foxy morons behind last year’s smash hit Fountain Lakes In Lockdown. The hysterical prequel will answer the big questions – “Will Kath find her dream spunk rat? Will Kim go through with her connubials? And will Sharon score a midnight pash before the millennium bug hits?”

A program highlight is Camp Culture – a fun, fabulous circus adventure led by Faboriginal superstar, Dale Woodbridge-Brown, who proves that no matter where you come from, there’s always a way to earn your badge for being your authentic self. From a bush kid to one of Australia’s leading circus artists, Dale blends humour, heart, and high skill to celebrate pride, identity, and belonging.

For one show only, Sydney based actor and content creator Kath, will being Cowboy C*untry with Kath Ebbs, a queer line dancing lesson, to The Garden. Kath’s passion for line dancing began when they visited Los Angeles, California and was introduced to the rich LGBTQ+ line dancing community. And now they want to bring these magical line dancing roots to The Garden for one special night – dust off those cowboy boots!

Cabaret fans will love A STAN IS BORN!, a camp, queer, heartfelt hour of musical comedy that follows Alexis, who is trapped in a conservative culture clash. Discovering pop divas online is his only salvation: Céline, Whitney, Mariah, Beyoncé, Aretha. With 10 original songs, sung and played live on keyboard, Alexis vigorously shares the queer joy in becoming a stan (a super-duper-UBER-fan).

More LGBTQIA+ highlights include:

The LadyBoys of Bangkok: International sensations make their Garden debut with a glamorous, new performance complete with fresh choreography, couture-level costumes and a sassy soundtrack.
Haus of Yolo: From a sell-out season in Canada, audiences are invited to step into the glitter-fuelled chaos of fashion label HAUS of YOLO presented by circus company, The Dust Palace. This electric party cabaret will see head designer (and part-time conman) Welt Couture create their Adelaide collection live on stage as acrobats, models, and misfits bring each look to life through jaw-dropping circus and camp comedy. Fast fashion has never been faster, funnier, or riskier!
Bubble Show for Adults Only: After 10 years of the Bubble Cult hit, now is your last chance to see Bubble Show for Adults Only, in its final season! Bubbles on bodies, giant bubble tubes executed by 9-inch heels, smoke bubbles, twirling carousels, cubes, foam tentacles, giant screens of bubbles all executed by two of the most shredded performers you will see this Festival!
Ethel Chop & Tina Del Twist: Together At Last: Ethel Chop was born sometime and has been around a lot longer. After sharing her unique wisdom on telly and the wireless, Australia’s best loved Octogenarian is coming to Adelaide with a brand-new blouse. Tina is Australia’s much-loved nightingale. With comedic wit that could shred brie and a voice as smooth as honey, her talents have hugged the globe to wild acclaim, garnishing her iconic.
Tim Collins & Hannah Conda: Brothers in Wigs: Join real-life “siblings” and viral sensations Tim Collins and Hannah Conda (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World S2) as they attempt the impossible: putting on a live show together without killing each other. In Brothers in Wigs, expect outrageous characters, over-the-top costumes, and enough shade to block out the sun. It’s camp, it’s chaotic, and it’s probably not sanctioned by a therapist. Family drama has never been this fabulous.

Michelle Buxton, Co-Director of The Garden of Unearthly Delights, says these shows reflect the diversity, creativity and inclusive energy that The Garden has gained a reputation for.

“The Garden has always been a place for bold, creative and entertaining experiences and this year will be no exception. Our line-up of LGBQIA+ and queer-led performances are welcoming and open spaces where performers and audience members are welcome to feel emboldened and completely themselves.”

TICKETS TO ALL SHOWS AT THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS ARE ON SALE NOW

For the FULL PROGRAM and ticket bookings, visit gardenofunearthlydelights.com.au and adelaidefringe.com.au.

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THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS

Rundle Park (Kadlitpina), East Terrace, Adelaide, SA

13 February – 22 March 2026

FULL 2026 PROGRAM

To view the full 2026 Garden of Unearthly Delights program, please CLICK HERE.

MEDIA CONTACTS + ENQUIRIES

Belinda Bocson | 0402 358 000 | publicity@gardenofunearthlydelights.com.au

Claudia Ielasi | 0401 855 042 | publicity@gardenofunearthlydelights.com.au

IMAGES + VIDEO

To view a range of images and video footage for the 2026 Garden of Unearthly Delights program, visit HERE.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook: The Garden of Unearthly Delights

Instagram: @thegardenofud

Twitter: @TheGardenofUD

Official hashtags: #GOUD #GOUD26 #ADLFringe #ADELAIDEFRINGE