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Tahir’s Insane Night of Stand Up, S#!t Magic and Spontaneous Comedy | Adelaide Fringe 2025

If you’re in need of a night full of belly laughs, surprises, and a little bit of magic (of the questionable variety), look no further than Tahir’s Insane Night of Stand Up, S#!t Magic and Spontaneous Comedy at the Adelaide Fringe Festival. The one and only legend of Aussie comedy Tahir Bilgiç is back, and he’s bringing his signature style of comedy that’s part stand-up, part sketch, part improv, and, yes, part magic. And it’s all packed into a ridiculously fun hour that flies by faster than you can say “fully sick!”

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INFERNO | Adelaide Fringe 2025

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Prepare to feel the burn and bear witness to a performance that’s well and truly “lit” at INFERNO: the hottest fire and burlesque variety extravaganza to ever scorch the stage at Adelaide Fringe. Held every Friday and Saturday night under the May Wirth big top at Gluttony, this sizzling 60-minute showcase promises an electrifying fusion of fire flow and seductive dance that will leave you burning and yearning for more. With a cast of blazing talents who turn fire, passion, and skill into a spectacle hotter than a summer heatwave, this show is guaranteed to light up your night in ways you never expected.

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Nikki Justice: 1 & a Half Weddings & a Funeral | Adelaide Fringe 2025

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Bibles, bikies, and bad decisions: this isn’t your typical origin story. Welcome to the wildly chaotic life of Nikki Justice: ex-stripper turned stand up comedian who has swapped the stripper pole for a microphone. In her Adelaide Fringe solo "hour of power" comedy debut Nikki Justice: 1 & a Half Weddings & a Funeral, Nikki takes us through the tumultuous ups and downs of the rollercoaster that is her life: from church pews to circus tents, strip clubs to school runs, to navigating life as a newly divorced mum of three. Strap in for an unrestrained and uncensored ride where religion, crime, love, and chaos collide in a story that’s as unpredictable as it is hilarious.

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ARCANA: Wheel of Fortune | Adelaide Fringe 2025

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What happens when the Devil gets her own game show? Find out at ARCANA: Wheel of Fortune, where the stakes are high, souls are on the line, and every spin of the wheel could either save a life… or send someone straight to Hell! Currently entertaining audiences at this year’s Adelaide Fringe, this isn’t your average game show—this is a tarot-inspired, burlesque-bathed, high-stakes extravaganza where performers spin the wheel of fate and dance to save their souls. Produced and hosted by none other than the fabulously fiery Whisky A'More as The Devil and featuring an all-star cast of burlesque and cabaret wonders, this devilishly fun game show at Gluttony is a guaranteed win for anyone looking for thrills, laughs, and jaw-dropping talent. Will these talented “contestants” be lucky enough to save their souls, or will they be condemned to the fiery depths of Hell? There’s only one way to find out…

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Pop Culture Cabaret | Adelaide Fringe 2025

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Grab your popcorn, hold onto your seats and prepare for the ultimate pop culture showdown! Pop Culture Cabaret has landed at Adelaide Fringe Festival, bringing with it a whirlwind of glitter, fire, and all the iconic movie and TV characters you know and love—reimagined in the most outrageous, hilarious, and spicy ways possible. From Austin Powers to Top Gun, this show is like binge-watching your favourite cult classics, only with more pole spins, jaw-dropping aerials, and way less plot. Produced by the mischievous minds of Lucas Andrews and Daphne Delphine from Agent Pickle Productions, this variety cabaret is an unhinged mash-up of circus, fire, burlesque, and comedy that’s so much more than your average night at the theatre—it’s a pop culture fever dream you won’t forget!

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BITE | Adelaide Fringe 2025

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Sink your teeth into BITE: Adelaide Fringe’s juiciest cabaret experience. A scrumptious smorgasbord of quick-witted cabaret, awe-inspiring acrobatics and tantalising talent, BITE invites you to indulge your senses in a delectable serving of chaos, sensuality, and adults-only entertainment. Hosted by the mischievous Alex De Porteous and co-produced by the visionary Holly X, this show is a sinful treat, seasoned with eroticism and served up with a side of fire. With elaborately vibrant costumes designed by the ever-talented Lesley Miller of Devil In The Detail Design, BITE is both a visual and sensual indulgence, where neon green and black collide to forge an aesthetic identity that's as bold and unique as the show itself. Once you’ve had a taste of this delicious show, you'll be left craving more—because one BITE is never enough.

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AURA | Adelaide Fringe 2025

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Immerse yourself in the electric world of AURA, where sultry burlesque collides with fiery passion, circus artistry, and raw, unapologetic power. Held at Adelaide’s stunning rooftop poolside bar Nineteen Ten during this year’s Adelaide Fringe Festival, AURA is a celebration of the divine feminine and its many varied and diverse forms. Curated by the legendary Lylah Bloom of Lylah Bloom Productions, AURA honours the fierce femmes who challenge norms and break barriers, paving the way for unapologetic self-expression. Night one (Friday 7 March) shone a spotlight on emerging artists on the rise, while night two (Saturday 8 March) showcased established and seasoned professionals from all across Australia. AURA is an invitation to reclaim your own power, to revel in your own sensuality, and to leave feeling inspired and empowered.

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Something Wicked.. A Bewitching Burlesque | Adelaide Fringe 2025

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Dark, seductive, and utterly mesmerising, Something Wicked.. A Bewitching Burlesque is more than just a show for mere mortals; it’s a breathtaking descent into a world where burlesque, fire, and witchcraft collide in a spectacular symphony of passion and power. Produced by Miss Eli Fury of Haus of Fury Productions, this spellbinding spectacle features a cast of solo and troupe performers descendant from the enchanting worlds of burlesque, circus, aerial, and fire arts. From the first spark to the final flame, this bewitching spectacle casts a spell that you won’t want to break, blurring the lines between seduction and sorcery.

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SMUT, The Show | Adelaide Fringe 2025

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After a sold-out 2024 season, SMUT The Show makes its triumphant return to Adelaide Fringe, delivering an ultra-risque, adults-only spectacle perfect for those looking for some daring and debaucherous late-night entertainment. Hosted at Fool's Paradise, this R-rated romp is a bold celebration of the SWER (sex worker) community, weaving together strip-club performances, burlesque, circus, and sideshow in a performance that feels like a deliciously deviant protest.

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The Vintage Showgirl | Adelaide Fringe 2025

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Get ready to shimmy and shake your way through the decades of burlesque history at The Vintage Showgirl: a seductive stroll through time that celebrates a sold-out run at this year’s Adelaide Fringe Festival. Step into a glittering time machine that takes you through the many eras and iterations of burlesque, from the flirty flappers of the Roaring '20s to the bodacious showgirls of the psychedelic '70s. Set amongst the antiquated halls of heritage mansion Ayers House, The Vintage Showgirl is created and hosted by the whimsical Viola Verve of Viola Verve Productions, who has curated a stellar cast of both seasoned burlesque icons and emerging stars. Prepare to be dazzled, darlings: there’s a reason The Vintage Showgirl has sold out both shows, proving that burlesque is forever and the art of the tease never goes out of style.