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Two weeks in and the Garden of Unearthly Delights continues to blossom with a whole range of new shows to delight crowds opening this weekend – some world premieres, some new to the fringe – there is so much to discover. This ‘buzzing hub of creativity’ will be playing host to world-class performances all Fringe Season long, showcasing not just talent from every corner of the globe, but home-grown brilliance from our own backyard.
Whether you want to spend your night dancing or would prefer to settle down for a good laugh, the 2026 Garden program has something to scratch every itch. Despite welcoming returning favourites, every Fringe season brings a fresh and unique blend of performances, giving each year its own distinct Fringe flavour. But with over 115 shows in this year’s catalogue, we’ve collated a list of 2026 newcomers for those who want to experience something never-before-seen in Adelaide.
Check out what’s new in The Garden for 2026
Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett
‘Kabarett provocateur’ Bernie Dieter, brings this über-award winning hit to Adelaide, returning to the city after seven years with a brand new show. This will be a night of ‘breathtaking circus, gender-bending aerial and fire-breathing’. Described as ‘a middle-finger to the Mundane’, come join Bernie and her gin-soaked Haus band for a night of debauched, wickedly funny, unadulterated joy!
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Fountain Lakes: Y2K
They’re gonna party like it’s noineteen noinety noine. If you’ve been craving a new Kath and Kim fix, then the ‘foxy morons’ responsible for last year’s hit Fountain Lakes In Lockdown, have got just what you need. Their brand new shoe, Fountain Lakes: Y2K, is providing us the sequel that ‘no-one asked for, but everyone is going sick for’. Ever wondered if Kath will find her dream spunk rat? Or whether Kim will go through with her connubials? Well this ‘hilarious camp comedy parody’ has the answers. Grab your butterfly clips and low-rise bumpsters, and book a ticket to check it out!
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The Grats
Musical comedy supergroup, described as ‘a powerhouse blend of wit, music, and sore fingers’, The Grats are debuting a one time only show world premiere at the Garden. Consisting of ‘musical comedy royalty’, come see Gatesy (Tripod), Andrew Hansen (The Chaser), Rusty Berther (Scared Weird Little Guys), Sammy J (Sammy J and Randy) and Tom Gleeson in this one-of-a-kind collective. If you want a show that celebrates sharp satire, harmony and hilarity in equal measure, then follow the link below to grab tickets
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Wish You Were Mine
Australian media favourite, Brian Nankervis (RocKwiz), will premiere Wish You Were Mine exclusively in the Garden, for three days only. This is a live music and storytelling show where guest artists perform songs they wish they had written alongside the mighty RocKwiz Orkestra. Across three nights, the series brings together artists from across genres and generations, united by their love of great songwriting and the joy of live performance. Performers include Beccy Cole and Kevin Mitchell (Bob Evans, Jebediah), NIMA Artist of the Year 2025 Emily Wurramara and Joe Camilleri (The Black Sorrows, Falcons) and Vika & Linda Bull.
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Tape Face: 20
As per the name, this show will leave you ‘laughing, gasping and lost for words’. Celebrating its 20th year, in Tape Face: 20 you can expect ‘mime with noise, stand-up with no talking – drama with no acting’. Having previously headlined at Las Vegas, Garden guests have the opportunity to see this unforgettable show live – and just as well, as it’s a performance that ‘has to be seen to be believed’.
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Haus of Yolo
What do party cabaret, live sewing and world-class circus all have in common? You can see them all when you come to watch Haus of Yolo. Head designer of fashion label HAUS of YOLO, Welt Couture, takes audiences on a ‘glitter-filled’ journey of chaos, creating garments live on stage that are then brought to life as models and acrobats, perform in them right before your eyes. A show where ‘jaw-dropping circus’, camp comedy and fashion combine to bring you ‘fast-fashion that has never been faster, funnier or riskier’.
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Geraldine Hickey – A Weight Off My Chest
Whilst Australian’s can normally catch her headlining I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here, Spicks and Specks or even Have You Been Paying Attention, Fringe-goers now have the opportunity to see Geraldine Hickey live, in her new show A weight of my Chest. “I had breast reduction surgery, but they took them all. I didn’t want them, they were big and heavy and I wanted it to be easier to find clothes that would fit… I wanted to believe in the possibility of doing a handstand…without hitting myself in the face”. Need we say more? To check it out for yourself, follow the link below!
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Heath Franklin’s Chopper – GOLD
If you consider yourself a fan of Aussie comedy icon Chopper (or if you just want a good laugh), then this show is for you! Celebrating his 20th anniversary, Chopper – Gold is a compilation of Chopper’s most laugh-out-loud moments, creating a performance that’s bound to leave you cackling – “cos the only thing funnier than a Chopper show is a show full of the best Chopper shows ever”. With skits from The Ronnie Johns Half Hour, to Shopping at Bunnings and more, this show will give you a good dose of Aussie Nostalgia, with a side of belly-laugh stitches.
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The Garden of Unearthly Delights will be open from 13 February – 22 March 2026
Tickets to any of these shows can be purchased via The Garden website. Alternatively, browse their extensive 2026 program online here.
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