Adelaide Fringe 2026 Top Picks: Kids

Our pick of the best and most anticipated Fringe shows for the whole family

Grossed Out Game Show | photo courtesy of the Garden of Unearthly Delights
Grossed Out Game Show | photo courtesy of the Garden of Unearthly Delights

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The Giant Balloon Show

The Bunker at Fool’s Paradise, 21 Feb-15 Mar, various times

The Giant Balloon Show | Photo by Rob Studdert

Does what it says on the tin. Take an award-winning entertainer, an 80s soundtrack, and of course, a ruddy great big balloon, and you get this must-see show.

Pico and the Golden Lagoon

Domain Theatre at Marion Cultural Centre, 28 Feb & 19 Mar, 11am; 21 Mar, 2pm

Pico and the Golden Lagoon | Photo courtesy of the artist

With a live musical score and a message of sustainability, this charming puppet show follows a curious young adventurer on an all-ages journey of discovery.

Trash Test Dummies Circus

Umbrella Revolution at The Garden of Unearthly Delights, 13 Feb-22 Mar, various times

Trash Test Dummies | Photo courtesy of The Garden of Unearthly Delights

Much-loved circus and acrobatics troupe The Dummies return for one final Adelaide Fringe season. Don’t miss your last chance to take the bins out with a bang.

Grossed Out Game Show

Umbrella Revolution at The Garden of Unearthly Delights, 14 Feb-22 Mar, 3.30pm

Grossed Out Game Show | photo courtesy of the Garden of Unearthly Delights
Grossed Out Game Show | photo courtesy of the Garden of Unearthly Delights

The ultimate, award-winning slimy gameshow. Win challenges to earn litres of the stuff, cover the other team’s captain, and stay out of a sticky situation. 

Jon & Jero: The Forgotten Tales

The Lark at Gluttony – Rymill Park, 14-22 Mar, 3.45pm

Jon & Jero | Photo by Jeromaia Detto

Bumbling brothers Jon & Jero are back. They love telling stories, but they’ve forgotten how they go, so they’ll have to improvise! Perfect for kids five and up.