The word is out! The Fringe is in town and Playford is in full Fringe mode.

Catch must-see shows at The Shedley Theatre, including iconic Aussie comedian Dave Hughes, then step straight into the buzz with a lively event Fringe Friday in Prince George Plaza. It's free entry and open to everyone!

Also in the Elizabeth CBD precinct, each Friday, you can experience two new live shows in Northern Sound System and under the lights at the Launch Pad skatepark, with a diverse line up of recording artists making soundwaves.

Keep scrolling for more about the Fringe shows happening in our city, including our Fringe Friday event.

We had such an amazing night at Fringe Friday in Prince George Plaza. Thank you to all those who came along, we can't wait to see you again. Keep an eye out for March next year.

Delicia Eats Variety Spectacular

Thursday 12 March

7.00 pm – 9:00 pm (120 mins)

THE 60 FOUR: HITS OF THE 60s AND 70s

Saturday 28 March

2:00 pm - 4:15 pm (135 mins)

7:30 pm - 9:45 pm (135 mins)

LEONARD COHEN: His Life, Ladies and Lovers

Friday 20 March

7:00 pm - 9:30 pm (150 mins)

Saturday 21 March

2:00 pm - 4:30 pm (150 mins)

Northern Sounds 2026 with our powerhouse Northern Sounds System (NSS) is amping up new live gigs from a diverse range of genres every Friday night.

Featuring emerging and much-loved artists on the local scene, these performances take place with free shows held outdoors from 7:00pm to 8:30pm under the lights at the Launch Pad skatepark and ticketed events indoors on the NSS main stage.

The first Northern Sounds 2026 show kicks off on Friday 20 February, so grab your friends and see inspired, bold and energetic storytelling and live performances with true heart.

2026 line up

Friday 20 February

• 6:00pm: Abbey Amber – crepuscular
• 7:00pm: Live at the Launch Pad ft. Ethan Weber + SumdiDumdi
• 8:30pm: Cringetrender – Dream EP

Friday 27 February

• 6:00pm: Lonely Empire
• 7:00pm: Live at the Launch Pad ft. NX + OC3ANEYES
• 8:30pm: LIL CUE – Straight From the North

Friday 13 March

• 6:00pm: Tereza – Abraço (Embrace)
• 7:00pm: Live at the Launch Pad ft. The Organics + YunG Lan0
• 8:30pm: Rosie and the Posies

Friday 20 March

• 6:00pm: Nestor Again
• 7:00pm: Live at the Launch Pad ft. Methylated + The Bluff
• 8:30pm: ZAV-E – All Feelings No Genre