Fool’s Paradise, the hottest Fringe destination in Adelaide, is gearing up for an unforgettable season at the Adelaide Fringe 2025 with the official launch this Friday 21st February at 10:30am in Victora Square.
With a record-breaking surge in sales, up by an impressive 130 per cent compared to this time last year, Fool’s Paradise is set to be the ultimate destination for world-class entertainment and festivities.
Located in the heart of Adelaide in Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga, Fool’s Paradise promises to be an epicentre of activity, offering a unique blend of circus, cabaret, comedy, music, and magic for Fringe 2025. The precinct will feature two unique venues, The Vault and The Lab, each with a stacked program of world-class performances.
Highlights include the award-winning shows “All-Star Circus” and “Elixir Revived” by HeadFirst Acrobats, known for their extraordinary feats and hilarious slapstick comedy. Plus, “Nightrunner” – a world premiere that combines futuristic cyberpunk with circus, a futuristic lighting design of neon, lasers and leather aesthetics – from After Dark Theatre, a company which has won circus awards at previous fringes. And the spectacular Flying Bubble Show in its first ever Fringe appearance!
Callan Harris, Precinct Co-Director & Performer/Director, said, “Fool’s Paradise is a celebration of creativity and community. We are thrilled to bring together great artists and audiences in a space where everyone can thrive and enjoy the magic of the Fringe”.
“Our goal is to create an inclusive and engaging environment that offers something for everyone. From world-class performances to interactive activities and delicious food and drinks, Fool’s Paradise is the place to be this Fringe season,” said Harris.
“We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the great team at the Adelaide Fringe as well as our sponsors and partners for their invaluable support in making the Adelaide Fringe 2025 a success. Special thanks to Koonara Wines, Flagship Distillery, Pirate Life Brewing, Crowies Paints, Cup & Carry, 7, MixFm, Kiddo, CityMag FEST, The Note and The List fortheir generous contributions and unwavering support of our precinct and performers,” Harris said.
Thomas Gorham, Precinct Co-Director & Performer/Director, added, “Last year, our thriving central precinct Fool’s Paradise welcomed more than 40,000 visits, with over 24,000 show tickets sold over the course of the season. In 2025, our third year running Fool’s Paradise but 11th year as performers at the Adelaide Fringe, we have increased our Precinct’s program from 36 to 53 shows and are expecting to exceed last year’s numbers and welcome and host a crowd of at least 50,000 across the Fringe.” Said Gorham
“People know who we are now and what kind of experience they will get as an artist at Fool’s Paradise. We have a reputation for being fair, and for striving for every artist to have individual success at the fringe as well. To top it off, we create a great community vibe on site,” Gorham said.
Precinct Details:
- Show Dates at Fool’s Paradise: February 20 – March 23, 2025
- Location: Tarntanyangga (Victoria Square), Adelaide
- Opening & Closing Times:
- Wednesday and Thursday: 4pm to 11pm
- Friday: 4pm to Midnight
- Saturday: 9:30am to Midnight
- Sunday: 9:30am to 11pm.
- Website: for more precinct and show informationat foolsparadise.com.au/
- Show Bookings: via adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/sessions
About Fool’s Paradise: Fool’s Paradise is the only current artist-run hub at the Adelaide Fringe, where creativity flourishes and everyone benefits. Co-directed by Callan Harris and Thomas Gorham, both accomplished performers and directors, Fool’s Paradise offers a unique blend of circus, cabaret, comedy, music, and magic. Located in the heart of Adelaide at Tarntanyangga (Victoria Square), the precinct features two unique venues – The Vault and The Lab – with a stacked program of world-class performances.
