Artists and audiences alike are set to converge at Woodville Town Hall for one of the most ambitious and artist-led Adelaide Fringe programs, positioning the venue as one of the festival’s fastest-growing suburban hubs.
The 2026 season brings together 25 shows across more than 60 individual performances, spanning comedy, circus, theatre, live music, dance and family programming, with a strong focus on bold voices, inclusive storytelling and high-quality live performance.
Among the key acts is the family-friendly, boundary-pushing physical theatre collective FoRT, bringing their magical circus adventure packed with ridiculous clowning and spectacular acrobatics. Families will also be entertained by cult kids’ favourite Mr Snotbottom, returning with the wildly popular P. Gee!, alongside internationally touring illusionist Saksham with the slick, high-energy Magical Madness.
There will be laughs aplenty as comedy favourite Mel Buttle appears for a Fringe-exclusive, one-night-only performance, while one of the UK’s most acclaimed comedians, Stephen K Amos, returns to Australia with a brand-new show at Woodville Town Hall.
For music lovers, highlights include Bob Dylan Reborn: Rolling Thunder Revue, presented for one night only; legendary dancer and storyteller Movin’ Melvin Brown (Lead Image), whose award-winning musical blends song, tap dance, humour and heart; and Boleros, celebrating the timeless beauty of Latin American boleros through iconic songs featured in films such as Coco and Breaking Bad
Together, these artists anchor a program that celebrates creativity across generations, genres and cultures, delivering Fringe experiences that range from laugh-out-loud comedy and jaw-dropping magic to emotionally rich storytelling and joyful movement.
Other highlights across the 2026 program include:
- Time Goes By – A high-energy, feel-good journey through iconic decades of music, fashion and dance.
- Maple Ain’t Sweet – A raw, funny and heartfelt one-woman show exploring love, loss and the sticky side of immigration.
- The Sound of Gospel – Classic gospel songs to stir the soul, featuring music by Aretha Franklin, Johnny Cash and more.
- MANI(A)C! – Laugh, cry and ride the highs and lows with a self-confessed MANI(A)C.
Located just 15 minutes from Adelaide’s CBD, Woodville Town Hall offers Fringe-goers a relaxed and accessible alternative to the city centre, with ample free parking and excellent public transport access via Woodville Railway Station (serviced by three train lines) and bus routes along Woodville Road.
The 2026 program reflects a strong commitment to access, diversity and emerging talent, and
six shows (across seven sessions) will be Auslan interpreted, supported by a Fringe Fund grant
Supported by the City of Charles Sturt, Woodville Town Hall continues to grow as a welcoming, community-focused Fringe destination that champions artists while creating an inclusive and enjoyable experience for audiences.
“Woodville Town Hall is proof that Fringe thrives in the suburbs” says Woodville Town Hall Operations Lead, Charlotte Godlevsky
“Accessible, inclusive and packed with quality performances, it is a welcoming space where audiences of all ages can enjoy a feel-good Fringe experience”.
The full Woodville Town Hall Adelaide Fringe 2026 program is on sale now.
Discover the program at: www.woodvilletownhall.com.au/2026-fringe-program/
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