Welcome to Tarntanyangga / Victoria square

Fool’s Paradise is the new home of circus and cabaret at Adelaide Fringe. Situated at the centre of the CBD in the southern half of Tarntanyangga (Victoria Square) Fool’s Paradise is an epicentre of activity for the Fringe. Presenting three unique venues, each with a stacked program of circus, physical theatre, comedy, music and magic, and an equally impressive program of food and beverage offerings from local South Australian producers.

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Experience Adelaide

Before your show, sample the best of South Australia at the Adelaide Central Market. Only a short walk from Fool’s Paradise is one of the largest undercover fresh produce markets in the Southern Hemisphere, with 70+ stalls open Tuesday to Saturday including until 9pm Fridays. The Adelaide Central Market offers a huge range of fresh food including fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, seafood, cheeses, bakery, smallgoods and health foods, along with some of Adelaide’s most popular cafes and eateries. The Adelaide Central Market remains Adelaide’s premier food destination for multicultural cuisine and fresh produce.
Visit AdelaideCentralMarket.com for trading hours and list of traders.

What’s On at Fringe at Fool’s Paradise

Award Winning Shows

Come and see the best Adelaide fringe shows – all in one place! With circus, physical theatre, comedy, music and magic there is something for everyone.

Food and drinks

Come for the shows and stay for the food.  With an equally impressive program of food and beverage offerings from local South Australian producers.

Right in the centre of town

Right in the heart of Adelaide and close to public transport options it’s never been easier to get to the Fringe. Fool’s Paradise is fully wheelchair accessible.