Duane Forrest’s Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed The World Continues Global Domination at Adelaide Fringe 2026
Holden Street Theatres (HST) is extremely proud to present its first collaboration with acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter and award-winning artist Duane Forrest who is gracing the stage at The Arch HST for Adelaide Fringe 2026 with his show Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed The World from 17 Feb- 22 Mar 2026.
After selling out at the Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe last year and kicking off the 2026 tour in New York Off-Broadway, Forrest returns to Adelaide with a new version of the show and invites audiences to come and experience and immerse themselves in this powerful journey.
Born to Jamaican parents in Toronto, Duane shares his story of how being exposed toreggae music transformed his life. Ayoungmaninsearchofhisidentityandanunderstanding of his heritage.
Duane takes audiences on a deeply human journey through the roots of reggae and the global influence and legacy of Marley.
This vibrant, heartfelt solo show celebrates Bob Marley’s legacy through music, personal storytelling, and cultural reflection. Drawing on his Jamaican heritage and years of global touring, Duane brings iconic songs like One Love, Three Little Birds, and No Woman No Cry to life alongside original music inspired by Marley’s impact. The production connects reggae’s cultural history with the spirit of Rastafarianism and the global struggle for justice and unity.
For Duane Forrest the opportunity to return to Adelaide Fringe is a dream start to 2026.
“Adelaide is one of the most beautiful places in the world and to be invited to Holden Street Theatres is a privilege. This is a special show that continues to evolve around the world, and I invite all my Australian friends to join me at Adelaide Fringe”, he said.
Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed The World has been earning global acclaim as an uplifting, personal and unforgettable performance. In 2025 the show won an Adelaide Fringe weekly award for Best Music. This year the show will also tour across North America and Europe commanding audiences and playing to sold out houses. Duane is a creator of original, interdisciplinary works and has released multiple albums. This new show for Adelaide Fringe will feature new songs and stories adding a new dimension for returning audiences.
HST Artistic Director Martha Lott is thrilled to be presenting the show’s return to Adelaide Fringe with an exclusive season at HST.
“This is an exciting addition to HST’s 2026 Adelaide Fringe program with its rich musical storytelling and appeal of celebrating the power of music, culture and the legacy of a music icon”, she said.
“Duane is an incredible artist and musician who is taking the world by storm, and an genuinely lovely human. We are fortunate to be able to bring him back to Adelaide for a full season this year. This will be one of the hottest theatre and music tickets for the 2026 Adelaide Fringe. Once the word gets out this will sell out”
“You can also meet Duane after the show and share your thoughts or just say hello,”
Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed The World is a headline attraction in HST’s 2026 Adelaide Fringe program alongside 22 other shows.
★★★★★ “Transcendent musical storytelling” A Youngish Perspective ★★★★★ Winnipeg Free Press
★★★★★ Broadway Baby
★★★★ Mix 102.3
INFORMATION & TICKETS:
VENUE
The Arch at Holden Street Theatres
32-34 Holden Street, Hindmarsh, Kaurna Country
CONTENT RATING: G
DURATION: 60min
SESSIONS
Tue 17 Feb: 6:15pm
Wed 18 Feb: 10am & 6:15pm
Thu 19 Feb – Fri 20 Feb: 6:15pm
Sat 21 Feb – Sun 22 Feb: 7:45pm
Tue 24 Feb – Fri 27 Feb: 6:15pm
Sat 28 Feb – Sun 01 Mar: 1:45pm & 7:45pm
Tue 03 Mar – Sun 08 Mar: 6:15pm
Tue 10 Mar – Fri 13 Mar: 6:15pm
Sat 14 Mar: 1:45pm & 7:45pm
Sun 15 Mar: 7:45pm
Tue 17 Mar – Wed 18 Mar: 6:15pm
Fri 20 Mar: 6:15pm
Sat 21 Mar: 1:45pm & 6:15pm
Sun 22 Mar: 1:45pm & 7:45pm
PURCHASE TICKETS
https://www.holdenstreettheatres.com/bob-marley-how-reggae-changed-the-world
DUANE FORREST WEBSITE
https://www.duaneforrest.com/bobmarley
