Adelaide Fringe Comedy Gala: Bringing The Best of the Fringe to Glenelg

The Best in International Fringe comedy comes to Port Adelaide!

Featuring a specially selected line-up of top-notch International comedy visitors to Adelaide, all packed into one huge two-hour gala show. There's four world-class comedians performing extended sets, plus a compere, with each of the comedians specially selected from Fringe venues all around town, as some of the top comedians who are bringing their shows to this year's Fringe.

This is a night that's guaranteed to give you big laughs and a sure-fire way of having a great Fringe night out - without you having to journey into the CBD.

This show is presented by the team that's brought top rated, sell-out International shows to Adelaide since 2011

★★★★★ Cream of The Fringe, UK 
★★★★ Rip it Up 
★★★★ Clothesline 
★★★★ Broadway Baby, UK

8pm - At The Colley Hotel, 28 Jetty Road, Glenelg - Fri Mar 6 & Sat Mar 7

100% Scottish Comedy

A hilarious showcase of top-class Scottish stand-up comedy, with a nightly changing line-up.

As robust as a good malt whisky, quirky as a bowl of haggis and sharp as a thistle - this show features three-time Scottish Comedy award winner Vladimir McTavish, one of the most successful and popular of modern-day Scottish comedians, as seen on The BBC & Channel 4: "One of the finest acts on the Scottish comedy circuit" (The Guardian).

There's also a changing nightly line-up of Scottish comedy guests, including Kevin Kopfstein, Gill Cordiner, Grant Mushet and more - plus occasional international guests from the Edinburgh Fringe.

It's world-class comedy made in Scotland! A Sell-out for the last 3 years at the Edinburgh Fringe, Perth Fringe 2024/5, Adelaide Fringe 2025

★★★★ Clothesline

★★★★ Glam Adelaide

7pm - At The Duke of York Hotel, 82 Currie St, CBD - Every Thur, Fri & Sat Night, Feb 20 to Mar 21

Beat the Comic

Test your wits in a battle of general knowledge and trivia in the ultimate stupid quiz. Audience versus comedians. The loser gets a custard pie and there's a high possibility so will a few others. Leave your respect at the door. Anyone questioning the quizmaster gets a pie. Anyone calling for the quizmaster to get a pie, gets a pie, anyone using the word pie....guess what.

8.30pm - At The Duke of York Hotel, 82 Currie St, CBD - Feb 25 to Feb 28

Adelaide's Great Big Comedy Picnic

A smorgasbord of stand-up comedy amusement for a weekend afternoon

The funniest late lunch (or early dinner) party date at the Fringe returns after sell-out shows at Fringe 2025, with a different line-up at each show which features some of the freshest and funniest comedy headliners around, plus some very special guests from around the world of comedy who'll be serving up everything from your ever-reliable sausage roll (in the aisles) to your more sophisticated comedy quiche.

In the shaded outdoor area of Gluttony's Piglet, grab a seat or bring your picnic blanket to enjoy this delightful afternoon where you can be sure the comics will be raisin' the roof (of the tent) and leaving you wonton more.

An Edinburgh Fringe institution. From many years ago. With entirely different comedians. This year featurning original Edinbirgh Picnic hoast Ian Fox.

5pm - At The Piglet, Gluttony, Rymill Park, CBD - Five Weekend Dates only: Feb 21, 22, 28; Mar 1, 15

Club Doggo - The Best in Stand-up

Sponsored by, and Dog Treats and Dog Food discounts supplied by THE PET BUTCHER

Do you like Comedy? Do you like Dogs? Well, we have the comedy club for you.

Everyone is welcome at Club Doggo, where we're proudly the Adelaide Fringe's only dog-friendly show, where dog owners can bring their furry friends along to watch four great comedians tickle their funny bone.

And of course everyone else is welcome too, to all enjoy the big laughs from four different comedy headliners selected for each show, who'll be raising the woof, and end with a massive round-of-a-paws at this hilarious weekend comedy Fringe Treat.

Humans, whether dog owner or not will all get a cracking line-up of top quality Fringe comedy in a cool outdoor venue, that's just the place for some massive laughs (and woofs) in the early evening.

And Cat's are welcome too (as long as they are disguised as dogs)

Dogs must be kept on leads during show and are owners' responsibility. Plenty of shade and space for dogs to move around; Dog Water, Dog Toys, and Poo bags available. Poo bags only for the dogs, thanks. We won't make that mistake again. Tell us if your dog's allowed treats, we also have those.

With free dog treats and dog food discounts from THE PET BUTCHER at every show! - Australias findest pet food butcher: https://petbutcher.com.au/"

4pm - At The Piglet, Gluttony, Rymill Park, CBD - Sat & Sun afternoons every weekend of the Fringe Feb 21 to Mar 22

Beat The Comic: Piemaggedon

The silliest quiz show ever. Kids versus comedians in a head-to-head battle of wits answering wacky questions. The loser gets a custard pie and most likely so will everyone else. Leave your respect at the door. Anyone questioning the quizmaster gets a pie. Anyone calling for the quizmaster to get a pie, gets a pie, anyone using the word pie.... guess what. And being old enough to have a driving license doesn’t exclude you from any of the rules.

Midday - At The Piglet, Gluttony, Rymill Park, CBD - Five Weekend Dates only: Feb 21, 22, 28; Mar 1

Aaaaaaaargh! It's the Best of Fringe Comedy from the UK

After 13 sell-out years, The Laughing Horse rides back into Adelaide with more of the finest UK comedians to hit the Fringe. 

Featuring a sensational smorgasbord of comedic talent at every show, with the very best of British comedians selected from all around the Festival, alongside occasional guests from the International comedy circuit. It's different every night - with four top class comics at each show.  

★★★★★ "If you are looking for a very funny show to sample some of the best British comedy at this year's festival, then definitely head on down to catch this must see show" FunnyTonne, Melbourne. 

★★★★★ "Cracking Comedy Selection" Cream of the Fringe, UK.

★★★★ "Kept the Crowd well Entertained – Ace" Rip It Up, Adelaide.

★★★★ Herald Sun, Melbourne

★★★★ The Skinny, UK

★★★★ Three Weeks, UK

8pm - At Historian Hotel, 18 Coromandel Place, Off Grenfell St, CBD - Every Thur, Fri & Sat Night, Feb 20 to Mar 21

All-New Nik Coppin

The globetrotting British comedian returns with a fun show packed with jovial banter and interesting & inventive new material, and invites the audience to judge how good, bad or great it is.

"Fast and funny... The audience loved it... Sweetly, wildly hilarious" ★★★★ Rip It Up, Adelaide Fringe

"Fun and amazing" ★★★★ Melbourne International Comedy Festival

"He talks at 100mph and generates an irresistible atmosphere of good old-fashioned fun" Chortle, Edinburgh Fringe

7pm - At Historian Hotel, 18 Coromandel Place, Off Grenfell St, CBD - Mar 11 & 18

Best of Adelaide Fringe: Clean Pick of The Fringe

The Best of Adelaide Fringe International and Late shows have been sell-out hits at the Fringe for over 12 years, featuring the best in international and Aussie stand-up Comedy.

And this clean version brings you all of the same top-notch comedians, jokes and laughs that you'd expect - just without the rude bits!

Comedy fans of all ages can enjoy this early evening line-up show with four fantastically funny stand-up comedy headliners picked from venues all around the Fringe, international guests and the best of local Adelaide talent.

It's exactly the same as the later night versions,  just without the swear words and naughty material!

(And there's a swear jar on stage, just in case the comedians mess up!)

★★★★★ Cream of the Fringe, UK.

★★★★ Three Weeks, Edinburgh.

5pm - At Historian Hotel, 18 Coromandel Place, Off Grenfell St, CBD - Sats Feb 21, 28; Mar 7, 14, 21

Best of Adelaide Fringe: The International Comedy Show

Can't decide which International comedians to see at Fringe? Then this is the show for you! 

Containing a sizzling selection of the very best international comedy visitors to Adelaide, there's four top comedians for the price of one who have all been specially selected from venues around the Fringe each day to bring you the biggest laughs - and it's a different line-up at each show.  

A sell-out show from 2014 to 2024, with guaranteed laughs from around the globe now we can get back into Australia! 

It's great fun and a sure-fire way of starting your Fringe night out with the biggest laughs!

★★★★ "Hilarious" Rip It Up, Adelaide.

★★★★ "A great Fringe experience" Clothesline, Adelaide.

★★★★ "Every act hit the mark superbly" Cream of the Fringe, UK  

★★★★ "Great Global Laughs" WA Times

6.30pm - At Historian Hotel, 18 Coromandel Place, Off Grenfell St, CBD - Every Thur, Fri & Sat Night, Feb 20 to Mar 21

Best of Adelaide Fringe Comedy

Following sell-out performances at the Edinburgh and Brighton Fringes in the UK, comes a show consisting of an MC and four of the best established and up-and-coming International and Australian comedians at the Adelaide Fringe.

A late evening show, with a short interval, guaranteed to deliver a superb night of fun and laughter.

9.30pm - At Historian Hotel, 18 Coromandel Place, Off Grenfell St, CBD - Fri and Sat Nights, Feb 20 - Mar 21

100% Funny Feckers - Saint Patrick's Day Special

The craic is back for St Patrick's Day!

A high-energy stand-up comedy showcase hosted by Irish comic Wes Dalton (RTE), a crowd-working force of nature with cheekiness and likeability down to a tee. Expect fast-paced stand-up, sharp banter and big laughs from a hand-picked line-up of comedians from Ireland and beyond.

A five-time sell-out at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, this one-off Adelaide show delivers packed-room energy and no-nonsense laughs - with an Irish twist.

Four fabulous acts. One huge night. A proper St Patrick's Day comedy session.

★★★★★ "Absolutely cracking show. Laughed the whole time."

★★★★★ "A fantastic hour - brilliant comedians, sensational host."

★★★★★ "An absolute must at the Fringe."

7pm - At Historian Hotel, 18 Coromandel Place, Off Grenfell St, CBD - March 17th

Stand Up Jewish Comedy

The UK's favourite and funniest Jewish stand-up comedian.

His take on personal relationships, international politics, and the job of being a stand-up comedian. They say Jew's are funny, Ivor Dembina proves it!

★★★★★ The Guardian

7.30pm - At Hymn Bar, 73 Grenfell Street CBD - Feb 25-28; Mar 1, 2

9pm - At Hymn Bar, 73 Grenfell Street CBD - Mar 3-8

Adelaide Fringe Comedy Gala: Bringing The Best of the Fringe to Marion

The Best in International Fringe comedy comes to Marion!

Featuring a specially selected line-up of top-notch International comedy visitors to Adelaide, all packed into one huge two-hour gala show. There's four world-class comedians performing extended sets, plus a compere, with each of the comedians specially selected from Fringe venues all around town, as some of the top international comedians bringing their shows to this year's Fringe.

This is a night that's guaranteed to give you big laughs and a sure-fire way of having a great Fringe night out - without you having to journey into the CBD.

This show is presented by the team that's brought top rated, sell-out International shows to Adelaide since 2011

★★★★★ Cream of The Fringe, UK 
★★★★ Rip it Up 
★★★★ Clothesline 
★★★★ Broadway Baby, UK

8pm - At Domain Theatre, Marion Cultural Centre, Marion - Fri 27 Feb & Fri 20 Mar

Adelaide Fringe Comedy Gala: Bringing The Best of the Fringe to Mitchell Park

The Best in International Fringe comedy comes to Mitchell Park!

Featuring a specially selected line-up of top-notch International comedy visitors to Adelaide, all packed into one huge two-hour gala show. There's 4 world-class comedians performing extended sets, plus a compere, with each of the comedians specially selected from Fringe venues all around town, as some of the top international comedians bringing their shows to this year's Fringe.

This is a night that's guaranteed to give you big laughs and a sure-fire way of having a great Fringe night out - without you having to journey into the CBD.

Presented by the team that's brought galas to Marion, Port Adelaide & Noarlunga as well as shows across the CBD

★★★★★ Cream of The Fringe, UK 
★★★★ Rip it Up 
★★★★ Clothesline 
★★★★ Broadway Baby, UK

8pm - At Mitchell Park Sports Á Communnity Centre, 139 bradley Grove, Mitchell Park - Sat 14 Mar

Adelaide Fringe Comedy Gala: Bringing The Best of the Fringe to Port Noarlunga

Back by popular demand the best in International Fringe comedy returns to Port Noarlunga!

Expect two hours of wall-to-wall laughter, as a handpicked selection of world-class international comedians descend on Adelaide’s south for one epic night!

Four top-tier stand-ups, each delivering extended sets, plus a quick-witted compere to keep the laughs rolling. Every act has been cherry-picked from Fringe venues across town, so you’re getting the best of the best. It’s the ultimate Fringe night out — hilarious, high-quality, and happily close to home.

Presented by the team that’s brought sell-out international shows to Adelaide since 2011- this show is your shortcut to a guaranteed good time. No parking dramas, no city traffic, just laughs and lots of them. Be quick, this show sold out in 2025.

★★★★★ Cream of The Fringe, UK 
★★★★ Rip it Up 
★★★★ Clothesline 
★★★★ Broadway Baby, UK

8pm - At Arts Centre Port Noarlunga, 22 Gawler St, Port Noarlunga - Fri 13 Mar