5 dazzling Adelaide Fringe experiences to catch in our parks and gardens

This year you can experience theatre, music, and immersive experiences in the heart of nature, within historic walls, and among lush gardens.

If you’re looking for a unique way to enjoy the Fringe, here’s where you can catch a show in our national parks, unique historic sites and incredible botanic gardens.

Uncover prehistoric secrets at Naracoorte Caves

Professor Flint and the Dinosaur Hunters
Naracoorte Caves National Park
1–2 March

Step into the underground world of Naracoorte Caves for an unforgettable journey into the past. Renowned singing palaeontologist Professor Flint is back with a show that will have kids (and adults!) enthralled by the story of South Australia’s prehistoric creatures. Set in the only World Heritage-listed site in South Australia, this interactive performance brings fossils to life in a way that’s fun, educational, and completely immersive.

Step inside history at Adelaide Gaol

Gaol Glitterball
Adelaide Gaol
1 March

History meets disco at Adelaide Gaol’s Glitterball, a one-night-only dance party. Set within the stone walls of one of South Australia’s most historic sites, this event transforms the gaol into a dazzling dancefloor where you can let loose under the stars. It’s part of a growing tradition of unique, site-specific events at Adelaide Gaol, proving that even the most unexpected locations can be a stage for creativity.

Escape Cells at Adelaide Gaol
Adelaide Gaol
Various dates

Think you’ve got what it takes to break free? Escape Cells is an immersive escape room-style experience set inside the original cells of Adelaide Gaol. Step into the shoes of a prisoner as you work against the clock to solve puzzles, crack codes, and find your way out before time runs out. Whether you’re an escape room pro or a first-timer, this is a thrilling way to experience the history of the gaol in an interactive, adrenaline-pumping way.

Shakespeare in the gardens

Macbeth
Adelaide Botanic Garden
16 February – 16 March

Few settings are more fitting for Shakespeare’s Macbeth than the atmospheric Adelaide Botanic Garden. As the sun sets, the garden’s towering trees and winding paths create an eerie backdrop for one of the Bard’s most famous tragedies. This open-air performance brings together nature and theatre, offering an unforgettable way to experience the drama, power, and supernatural intrigue of Macbeth.

Make a Fringe adventure of it

Each of these performances offers something special, whether it’s stepping back in time at Naracoorte Caves, dancing the night away in a historic gaol, testing your wits in an escape room, or watching Shakespeare under the stars. So why not turn your show into an adventure? Plan a weekend away, explore the surrounding landscapes, and experience the magic of the Fringe in places you wouldn’t expect.

Tickets are available now—don’t miss your chance to experience Adelaide Fringe like never before!