# Adelaide Fringe: what to do between sessions in Adelaide

Source: https://eventweekends.com/culture/adelaide-fringe/
Last checked: 2026-11-02

## In short

- **When:** 19 February to 21 March 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
- **Where:** Venues across Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
- **Free time:** Gaps of two to four hours between screenings or shows, and whole days for companions.
- **Best base:** East End: Near the parklands circuit.
- **Getting there:** Adelaide airport (ADL) is 15 minutes from the city by taxi or JetBus.
- **Weather:** In February and March, Adelaide averages highs of about 29°C and lows of 14°C, with roughly 25 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 13 h 16 min of daylight.
- **Top things to do:** Barossa Valley wine tour; McLaren Vale and d'Arenberg Cube; Kangaroo Island day trip

## Weather and what to pack

In February and March, Adelaide averages highs of about 29°C and lows of 14°C, with roughly 25 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 13 h 16 min of daylight.
- Sun hat, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle.
- Comfortable walking shoes and a small day bag.

## Airport to venue

Adelaide airport (ADL) is 15 minutes from the city by taxi or JetBus.

Free city trams and walking.

## Where to stay

- **budget:** West End. Cheaper hotels.
- **mid:** East End. Near the parklands circuit.
- **luxury:** North Terrace. Grand hotels.
- Hotels we would book: Ibis Adelaide (budget), Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide (mid), Eos by SkyCity (luxury)

## Day plans for the free hours

### Between screenings or shows

A two- to four-hour gap: something close by.
- Half-day: Cleland Wildlife Park. Koalas and kangaroos.
- Eat: Peel Street, Laneway bars

### A free day

For companions without a pass, or attendees taking a day off.
- Full day: Barossa Valley wine tour. Shiraz country.

### Evenings

After the last show of the day.
- After dark: Rundle Street.
- Eat: Adelaide Central Market, Covered market

### Rainy day

Indoor backups.
- Rain or heat backup: Art Gallery of South Australia.
- Free: Botanic Garden.

## Tours worth booking

- [Barossa Valley wine tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Barossa%20wine%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-adelaide-fringe): Shiraz country.
- [McLaren Vale and d'Arenberg Cube](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=McLaren%20Vale%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-adelaide-fringe): Wine and the Cube.
- [Kangaroo Island day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Kangaroo%20Island%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-adelaide-fringe): Wildlife by ferry or flight.
- [Cleland Wildlife Park](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Cleland%20Wildlife%20Park&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-adelaide-fringe): Koalas and kangaroos.
- [Adelaide Central Market tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Adelaide%20food%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-adelaide-fringe): Market tastings.

## Where to eat

- Adelaide Central Market: Covered market
- Gouger Street: Chinatown dining
- Peel Street: Laneway bars

## With kids

- Adelaide Zoo pandas.

## Rainy-day backups

- Art Gallery of South Australia.
- SA Museum.

## Getting around

- Free city tram and buses in the centre.
- Tap on with a contactless card on trains, trams, buses and ferries in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.
- Uber, DiDi and taxis are easy; distances outside the centres are long.

## Questions people ask

### When is Adelaide Fringe 2027?

The next edition is 19 February to 21 March 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

### What is the weather like during Adelaide Fringe?

In February and March, Adelaide averages highs of about 29°C and lows of 14°C, with roughly 25 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 13 h 16 min of daylight.

### How do I get from the airport to Venues across Adelaide?

Adelaide airport (ADL) is 15 minutes from the city by taxi or JetBus. Free city trams and walking.

### Where should I stay for Adelaide Fringe?

For most visitors the best base is East End: Near the parklands circuit.

### What can we do between sessions at Adelaide Fringe?

Good short outings in Adelaide include Cleland Wildlife Park, Adelaide Central Market tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

### What is there for kids and families near Adelaide Fringe?

Family-friendly picks: Kangaroo Island day trip, Cleland Wildlife Park. Adelaide Zoo pandas.

### How far is Venues across Adelaide from Adelaide centre?

About 1 km in a straight line. Free city trams and walking.

More in Adelaide: https://eventweekends.com/city/adelaide/