It’s your last chance to experience Fool’s Paradise at Adelaide Fringe 2026, with the precinct closing tonight, Sunday March 22. After a blockbuster season welcoming well over 65,000 visitors to Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga, Fool’s Paradise invites everyone to make the most of the final hours – whether you’re returning for one last show or discovering the precinct before it wraps for the year.
Fool’s Paradise Co-Director Thomas Gorham said, “There’s something magic about the last day of Adelaide Fringe. The shows are at their peak, the atmosphere is electric, and it’s the final opportunity. If there’s something you meant to see – or something you loved and want to see again – now’s the time.”
Co-Director Cal Harris added, “Some of the best Fringe experiences happen in the final days. People wander in, try something new, and end up staying all night. We’d love to welcome anyone who hasn’t made it down yet – and see familiar faces back for one last hurrah.”
Between shows, audiences are encouraged to linger, enjoy South Australian food and beverage offerings, and soak up the final weekend atmosphere in one of Fringe’s most central and welcoming precincts.
Still to See: Final Day Highlights (22 March)
Audiences still have the chance to catch a strong lineup of award tipped audience favourites and bestselling shows across the final days.
- Burlesque with Evana De Lune– Award winning burlesque star Evana De Lune brings a dazzling, high glamour spectacle of striptease, wit and seduction to Adelaide.
- Journey to Euphoria:An uplifting experience that blends the elements fluid movement, immersive visuals, and atmospheric music to create a feelgood emotional release.
- Piip & Tuut at Concert: In the show two Estonian clowns go to a concert hall for a fun-filled night of slapsticks, songs, and acrobatic mischief.
- All Star Circus – A high-energy showcase of world-class circus performers delivering breathtaking stunts and artistry.
- Lights Music Glow: Where kids shine, parents groove, and the whole family lights up the dance floor.
- Elixir Revived – The internationally acclaimed circus sensation returns with jaw-dropping acrobatics and cheeky humour.
Links to show times and info in show if you click on show name above or visit www.foolsparadise.com.au
The Team at Fool’s Paradise & HeadFirst Acrobats thank our sponsors and supporters – Adelaide Fringe NRMA, Channel 7, Channel 44, KIIS FM, Koonara Wines, DBH Lawyers, & all the media for their coverage.
About Fool’s Paradise
Fool’s Paradise is the only current artistled precinct at Adelaide Fringe, codirected by Thomas Gorham and Cal Harris, who are current performers, producers and precinct directors working at the coalface of the industry. As the only artistrun precinct at Adelaide Fringe, Fool’s Paradise is built by artists for artists, with a focus on creative excellence, accessibility and meaningful support for both emerging and established talent. Located in Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga, the precinct brings together worldclass performance, a welcoming festival atmosphere and some of the best South Australian food and beverage experiences in the heart of the city.
For more information visit www.foolsparadise.com.au
